About this episode

The episode discusses major trail running events in August and features an interview with Hoka athlete Hans Troyer.

August is THE month of trail running. Many of the most prolific races happen during this time and it is prime peak bagging season. Taylor and Alex talk about UTMB, Leadville, and an the new Norda x Black Diamond collaboration which includes the Norda 000. Guest: Hans Troyer is a Hoka athlete who has gained a large following through amazing performances but mostly because of his genuine likeable character. They chat about his first time in Europe, some takeaways from Wester States, and his outlook on his upcoming race, CCC. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15. Näak is a nutrition brand the leverages natural ingredients and research backed formulas to help athletes perform. They have a host of products like gels, drink, mixes, broths, bars, and recovery fuel. Their highest performance Boost line doubles down on the carbs for high-performance fuel that's also gut-friendly. Go to naak.com to explore and purchase. Lagoon: Sleep is one of the most underrated training components. We've been fans of Lagoon for years and use their custom pillows nightly to support a great night of sleep and, of course, our…

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor, Alex

Guest: Hans Troyer

Topics covered

• trail running
• UTMB
• Leadville
• Norda 000
• Hans Troyer
• race performance

Keywords

• trail running
• UTMB
• Leadville
• Hans Troyer
• Norda 000
• Black Diamond
• Wester States
• CCC

Sponsors

Näk Nutrition, Lagoon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hoka, Black Diamond

Products: Näk products, custom pillows, Norda 000

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