In training for the 2022 Leadville Trail 100, our boy Arron needed to escape from his seaside, zero elevation home in Virginia Beach and head west to Colorado. While there, he and Brandon hit some great trails in and around Boulder County winding up as high as 12,000 feet.

In part one of two, Brandon and Arron talk about some of the adventures on this trip and also look at new gear from Zealios, 100% sunglasses and an awesome bodysurfing toy from WAW Handplanes.

Links from the show:

Christmas Ale From Upslope Brewing Company: https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18564/87213/?ba=beergoot

Key Lime Pie Nitro from Left Hand Brewing Co.: https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/key-lime-pie-nitro

Norvik from 100% Sunglasses: https://www.100percent.com/collections/norvik

WAW Badfish Bodysurfing Handplane: https://amzn.to/39HrpVr

Zealios body, hair and skincare: https://amzn.to/3bksgeX

Kahtoola Microspikes: https://amzn.to/3bjgfX7

Picture Rock Trail: https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/heil-valley-ranch/

Arapahoe Pass Trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28180

Fourth of July Trailhead: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28264

First Landing State Park: https://www.first-landing-state-park.org/

Chasm Lake Trail: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/romo_chasmlake.htm

Hanauma Bay State Park: http://hanaumabaystatepark.com/

Arron's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6798076

Brandon's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/98005

Brandon and Arron review the Nike Trail Pegasus 4 as they talk about ramping up mileage in preparation for Arron's Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon coming up in August of 2022.

Also on the show, the guys talk about finding the sweet spot for endurance running. Is it based on heart rate (hint: yes)? Pace? Effort? Finding the most effective running effort can be tricky but it's also the key to being able to run a long way without overextending yourself.

Finally, Arron and Brandon talk about how running - and endurance sports more broadly - are a hugely important part of how they find joy living. #FJL

Links from the show:

Arron's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6798076

Brandon's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/98005

With Arron heading to Colorado for some tune up trail running in preparation for the 2022 Leadville Trail 100 in a few weeks, the guys look at some possible training options for his short trip!

Also on tap, Brandon and Arron have gotten their hands on a bunch of new and upcoming running shoes from Nike including first impression reviews of the Zoom Terra Kiger 8, React Infinity Run Flyknit 3, Air Zoom Pegasus 39 and the React Pegasus Trail 4.

Links from the show:

Fix a busted bike tire with a dollar bill: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/fix-busted-tire-buck/

Hall Ranch on Trail Run Project: https://www.trailrunproject.com/directory/8011976/hall-ranch

Long's Peak: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/longspeak.htm

Seth's Weather Report Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/212623405490878

First Landing State Park on Trail Run Project: https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7010443/first-landing-state-park-loop

Active 88's Running shoes: https://www.activeimprintsco.com/

Arron's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6798076

Brandon's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/98005