Podcast appearances and mentions of jacob puzey

“Finish line. All the vibes at the finish line, whether it's tears or laughter or appreciation, you cannot replicate that feeling. Whether you're the runner or you're the race director.” - Jodi McNeillJodi McNeill and Norm Nadon have been running for a long time and they've had the sport be an even bigger part of their lives than most, having run a retail shop for a while. The one constant love in the sport they both share is the love of community. The opportunity to share that with others and grow their own is one they both embrace as the hosts of the Gotta Run Racing Podcast. The podcast was something that was on their radar for quite some time, and all it took was the pandemic to kick it into gear.“The funny thing is that I always wanted to do a podcast even before we sold our store, and I bought all the equipment, I threw it in the closet, and that's where it was for a year. And then the pandemic, we sold our store and I said, okay, now's the time. And thanks to YouTube, how do you edit? How do you produce? How do you market? I learned on YouTube. And yeah, that's how it came to the podcast today.” - Norm NadonJodi and Norm were kind enough to have me on their show as well, which you can find here! Make sure to listen to both shows and let us know what you think. I had a blast learning more about them and I equally enjoyed getting the chance to share some more about myself on the Gotta Run Podcast.The Trail Running Film Festival is coming to JasperThe Trail Running Film Festival is back, and we are hosting 6 shows this year! I'm incredibly excited to be returning to Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Canmore, and Crowsnest Pass. And we've just nailed down our 6th show, the one we've been hinting at, as we're headed to Jasper in 2025! It will be a fundraiser show to help recover from the terrible wildfires earlier in 2024. We're so pumped to be working with Jasper Community Habitat for the Arts to bring the festival to Jasper. All proceeds from this specific show will be split between the Habitat for the Arts and the Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade. We saw the Run for Jasper had raised funds for the brigade through that event and thought it was a great idea. A massive thank you to Mathias, Amanda, and everyone else at the Trail Running Film Festival for donating the license for this show. It truly will be every dollar raised going back into the community. Tickets are on sale now and if you can't make it but want to donate, we have a donation option on the site as we'd love to raise as much as we can for these Jasper groups. It's an iconic Canadian outdoor space and the Trail Running Film Festival seems like a great fit and way to help the revival of that great community. I can't wait to hang out with you all again, celebrate our amazing sport, and grow this festival to provide an even more fun and entertaining evening for everyone involved. Our early bird tickets are on sale now for the newly announced Jasper show, as well as Vancouver at the Rio, Edmonton at the Garneau, and Crowsnest Pass at Frank Slide. They are $25 and will go up to $30 on January 1, and they will be $35 at the door. So you might as well save a few bucks while you can. We are so damn excited to have 5 Peaks and the Stoked Scramble/Stoked Ultra back as our Platinum sponsor this year. They have been incredible to work with as they are so supportive and so encouraging and have been since day 1. They love this event as much as we do and we're super grateful to Jacob Puzey for all the support. They give us so many goodies to give away as well, it means the world to us!We also have Black Lung Ultra from Nordegg, AB coming on as a sponsor for our tour. Last year they got involved with our Alberta shows and had so much fun they are getting even more involved this year! Their race sold out in its inaugural year back in September, and we're pumped to help them sell out again in 2025! A massive thank you to Petrea, Nick, Michael, and Brandon for their constant encouragement and support. We will likely announce some more sponsors in the coming weeks, we'll have guests to announce, and we're working on fun acts like the surprise burlesque opening act we had in Vancouver in 2024. We want to lean into the word “festival” and do that by including local artists and performers, so we can continue to spotlight our amazing communities. I'm so pumped to be working with Jeannine Avelino again on all of this. She's such an incredible community member and human being and I'm lucky to have her involved. And of course, my wife Sheena is always helping and finding ways to add value to our shows. I'm grateful to her. We have a small but mighty team and we plan on showing what we can do to make 2025 your favourite year yet! Get your tickets now.The Miller Minutes #2This was our second meeting and I had a bit of a struggle this month as a storm blew snow in for nearly a week straight. I've not had to deal with weather like that for quite some time, and shoveling snow every day was a challenge I forgot about! So this challenge and the challenge of figuring out my personal time with my new job have been tough but I'm feeling good about it. Andrew Miller is a great coach who keeps me positive so we just keep moving forward toward the goal!Listen where you listenSpotify: Click HereGoogle Podcasts: Click HereApple Podcasts: Click HereMusic by Paolo Argentino from PixabayWe're on the journey to 2,000 subscribers, help us get there!If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate it if you could like, share, subscribe, or comment! I'm trying to make this the best trail running podcast it can be and I certainly appreciate your time. Thank you all and happy trails :) Get full access to Community Trail Running at communitytrailrunning.substack.com/subscribe

“I need to be outdoors. And I feel like most people need to be outdoors. I see that in my kids, and I see that in most people in society. But I love seeing how much nature can impact people. It is unlike anything else.”Jacob Puzey is the owner and director of 5 Peaks. 5 Peaks hosts trail races in BC, Alberta, and Ontario and Jacob has local race directors who help ensure the races speak to the locals in each area. It was very insightful to hear from Jacob about how races come to life, what costs go into hosting, and how the permitting process can play out. He touched on so much more than just that and I'm grateful for his candor. 5 Peaks, like all of us, is doing there best to keep costs down, but today's environment is a challenge.“We tried really hard to not increase costs unnecessarily. And we actually haven't for three years. But the cost of everything, food, gas, storage, shipping, swag, you know, toilets, medics, everything has gone up.”Jacob is definitely in trail running for the love of it. As a labour of love, 5 Peaks touches many who trail run in Canada. They are fun for the whole family and a big part of that is because Jacob's creating those events with having fun with his family in mind. “I love being on-site on race day, and my kids love attending the races. They love running the races. They love passing the finisher swag out at the end. I mean, when we're there, we're there at 6 a.m. So, if we go to a race, it's usually a road trip, so to speak. Surprisingly, even my five-year-old son, he can't wait to get up before the sun comes up. His favorite thing to do is break down boxes, and they like to work at the merch tent. Even my kids like doing different things. It's their favorite. It's like Christmas.5 Peaks races are a great time and here in BC the race lineup will have something to challenge runners of all levels:April 6 - Alice LakeMay 4 - Golden EarsJuly 20 - Cypress MountainAugust 31 - Whistler BlackcombSeptember 14 - Mount SeymourThis year, Season Pass holders will get an exclusive 5 Peaks running towel. It's also a family-friendly event with 3 km and 1 km kids races at each event. Head over to www.5peaks.com to learn more.5 peaks is the gold sponsor of the Trail Running Film Festival!Early Bird Trail Running Film Festival tickets on sale nowThursday, April 4, 2024. The Rio Theatre. Doors at 6, show at 7.Bring your noisemakers!Yes, I'm so excited to host all of you amazing trail runners once again here in Vancouver, BC! The Rio Theatre is booked for Thursday, April 4, 2024, with the doors opening at 6 and the show starting at 7. We're gonna do it bigger and better than last year and give this thing a festival vibe.We have amazing sponsors lined up once again (like 5 Peaks!), we'll have some great giveaways, another awesome guest, and a secret show opener that you're going to want to make noise for. Bring your cowbells, your tambourines, or whatever you have to get loud, and let's rock the Rio together!Tickets are on sale now for $25 and go up to $30 on January 1, so pick'em up for your holiday shopping and save a few bucks.Buy your tickets here.We're bringing the films to AlbertaAnd a big step for us as we're bringing the film festival to Edmonton, Calgary, and Canmore! I'm incredibly excited to be able to hang out with more of you and share the film festival vibes. We're still finalizing contracts with theatres, but it's looking like our dates will be:Tuesday, June 4, 2024, EdmontonWednesday, June 5, 2024, CalgaryThursday, June 6, 2024, Canmore (ArtsPlace)Keep an eye peeled for official announcements as we will let you know the moment these become official and tickets are listed for sale. I'm so pumped to hang out with you all!Please like (me), rate, share, and subscribe wherever you do those things (Now on Facebook)Spotify: Click HereGoogle Podcasts: Click HereApple Podcasts: Click HereMusic by Paolo Argentino from PixabayThank you for the support friends we are so close to 1,000 subscribers!If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate it if you could like, share, subscribe, or comment! I'm trying to make this the best trail running podcast it can be and I certainly appreciate your time. Thank you all and happy trails :) Get full access to Community Trail Running at communitytrailrunning.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the podcast we are joined by two legends: Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey. In this episode we discuss what marathoners can learn from ultra runners and what closely held beliefs in the marathon road running community aren't necessarily gospel in the ultra world. Here are some topics we discuss: Running on pavement versus various types of trail Lengths of long runs and/or weekend doubles  Embracing fun and exciting challenges Effort focused versus time/pace focused Nutrition on the run Megan Roche, M.D.: Megan was the 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. She is a five-time national champion, a North American Mountain Running Champion, and a six-time member of Team USA. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience and received her M.D. from Stanford Medical School. Megan and her husband, David Roche, created the Some Work All Play Adventure Team where they coach some of the best athletes in the world and dedicated amateur runners. Jacob Puzey: Jacob coaches runners from all over the world of all ages and abilities — from newbies to national champions — and loves helping his athletes reach new heights in their running performance. Jacob is revered for his unique ability to understand family and work demands and address those challenges within a training cycle. Jacob is just as accomplished as a runner. As part of a marathon buildup in 2011, Jacob signed up for a trail 50K, accidentally won that race, and has since set numerous course records on both road and trail courses throughout North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Jacob Puzey.  Jacob is the head coach at Peak Performance and has been running long-distance races for the past ten years. In 2016 he set the world record for the fastest 50-mile run on a treadmill with a time of 4:57 hours.

What does it take to prepare for one of the most competitive 100k races while also being a father, partner, and running a business? Today we speak with the guy who is making all of those things happen and is one of the nicest athletes in the ultra community: Jacob Puzey! This is Jacob's second time on the show. Jacob Puzey is a professional ultrarunner for Craft based out of Canada, and he is also a Director at 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Jacob has had top finishes at many races, including a 6th place male finish at Javelina Jundred in 2021. In this episode, Jacob breaks down how he balances family, training, and a busy work schedule, how he is approaching his upcoming race at Black Canyon 100k, and his mindset when it comes to pacing an ultra. Huge thank you to Jacob for coming on the show! Join the Everyday Ultra Patreon Community: patreon.com/everydayultra Listen to the first episode we did with Jacob: https://anchor.fm/everyday-ultra/episodes/How-to-Train-Smarter-for-Your-Next-Ultra-with-Jacob-Puzey-e1gdahv Follow Jacob on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/?hl=en Check out 5Peaks: http://www.5peaks.com/ The song Jacob mentions in the episode: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/john-jesus-last-night-with-moses/1580693442?i=1580693447 Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/?hl=en

Jacob Puzey is a 39 year old husband, father, coach, race director and runner from Invermere, BC. He is the Director of Peak Run Performance, a company that offers a variety of coaching experiences to assist you along your running journey. He has also been a race director for two decades, and is currently directing the 5 Peaks Trail Race Series and the Tran Selkirks Run.  As a runner he has won the Calgary 50K four times, and set the 50 mile treadmill record in 2016.  Jacob cites his best running performances as occurring in the Pacific Northwest at the Mount Hood 50 and the Hagg Lake 50. When asked why he now runs, this dedicated husband and father of six states that his runs are now not preferential, but existential. Please excuse the background noise as we were recording from various locations around the globe during a mild earthquake! We hope you'll appreciate Jacob's deep relationship with running and the running community.  Connect with Jacob :Instagram: @jacobpuzey5peaks.compeakrunperformance.catranselkirks.comResources we discussed in the episode:Jacob's wife's (Amy Puzey) company, Access NutrientsJacob's brother, Tommy Rivers Puzey (@tommy_rivs) Sinister 7 - www.sinistersports.caKim's 50-mile recap episodeOur interview with race director, Brian GallantConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)

Whether you're training for you first or 50th Ultra, getting the right tips on how to train smarter and more efficiently from a coach is always helpful. And in this episode, I was joined by one of the best running coaches out there, Jacob Puzey! Jacob is the Director of Peak Run Performance, which is a coaching company designed to help runners achieve their big goals (without having to do any of the guess work themselves). Jacob is also an accomplished runner himself, finishing in the top 10 of the 2021 Javelina Jundred and winning multiple races in the past. Plus, he's coached tons of runners to the podium as formerly a collegiate-level Cross Country coach, and now as a running coach to the public. In this episode, Jacob and I discuss simple tips to make your training way more effective, what you should be aware of if you're thinking of working with a coach, and how to keep yourself in the game during brutal training blocks. Also, Jacob's brother, Tommy Rivs, has been unfortunately and heartbreakingly battling cancer since 2020. If you know Tommy, Jacob, and their family you know that this couldn't have happened to a more undeserving guy and family. So, we discuss ways you can support #TeamRivs in the beginning of the podcast as well. Special thanks and much love to Jacob for this special episode! Check out Peak Run Performance: https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coach-jacob Donate to support Tommy Rivs and his family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up Tommy Rivs x Craft Sportswear Gear: https://www.craftsports.us/collections/team-rivs-collection Follow Jacob on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/

The first Coach's Corner episode of 2022 is here and it features two legends: Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey. In this episode we discuss what marathoners can learn from ultra runners and what closely held beliefs in the marathon road running community aren't necessarily gospel in the ultra world. Here are some topics we discuss: Running on pavement versus various types of trail Lengths of long runs and/or weekend doubles  Embracing fun and exciting challenges Effort focused versus time/pace focused Nutrition on the run Megan Roche, M.D.: Megan was the 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. She is a five-time national champion, a North American Mountain Running Champion, and a six-time member of Team USA. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience and received her M.D. from Stanford Medical School. Megan and her husband, David Roche, created the Some Work All Play Adventure Team where they coach some of the best athletes in the world and dedicated amateur runners. Jacob Puzey: Jacob coaches runners from all over the world of all ages and abilities — from newbies to national champions — and loves helping his athletes reach new heights in their running performance. Jacob is revered for his unique ability to understand family and work demands and address those challenges within a training cycle. Jacob is just as accomplished as a runner. As part of a marathon buildup in 2011, Jacob signed up for a trail 50K, accidentally won that race, and has since set numerous course records on both road and trail courses throughout North America. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic, a wellness company that mixes mushrooms and adaptogens with coffee, cacao, latte, protein powder. They have a special offer for the Rambling Runner audience. Receive 10% off your Four Sigmatic order. Just go to www.foursigmatic.com/RAMBLINGRUNNER or enter code RAMBLINGRUNNER at checkout. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ83E0U8M4V7klqZB8BF3wA Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2006, Karin Reemts lost a dear friend to leukemia. She founded "Joggin for Jenn," and over the next 4 years raised $10000+ for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by running half/full marathons. The key race was the 2006 Chicago Marathon. Karin trained for and ran that race for Jenn—and for all those that couldn't run. Karin had found her "why" and discovered running for a greater purpose! During the pandemic, Karin felt like she was running around in circles and felt a bit rudderless. She learned about RIVS plight from brother Jacob and took to heart something he said, "lets breath life into RIVS by running, walking, and moving our bodies." Karin hired Jacob as her coach and he taught her to focus on effort & time, add variety to her paces, and to trust the process. For the past 18 months, Karin has put all her energy into spreading awareness and raising funds for RIVS and completed the PRP Virtual Race series of Team Peak Run races: 25K, 50K, 50M, 100K—which benefitted Bigger Than The Trail—all while staying healthy. Karin and husband Patrick had a 5+ year IVF journey to have their children, Baxter and Cassidy. Because it was such a rough, uphill battle to get pregnant, Karin poured every last ounce of herself into being the best mom. Ultimately, that took a big toll and she lost herself along the way. Her husband insisted she schedule 10 minutes a day for herself—which slowly grew to an hour—and the "Happy Mama Project" was born. Soon Karin was running again, which had always helped her manage anxiety. When home schooling during the pandemic, her kids helped out too, suggesting when Mom "needed to get in a run." This part will resonate with all the moms out there that we love, who take on so much for their families. We discuss: family life, youth sports, swimming, running, triathlon, mentors (Coach Showers & Coach Holm), running for a greater purpose, Joggin for Jen, Team RIVS, Bigger Than the Trail, hiring a new coach and positive changes made with Jacob Puzey, the Happy Mama Project, anxiety, how Running for RIVS galvanized so many, the running community. I'm so grateful for Karin coming on and sharing her inspiring story! I hope you all enjoy this convo as much as we did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Karin: Instagram: @the_happy_mama_project All Links: https://campsite.bio/thehappymamaproject Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2022 Ron Romano

In 2014, two friends came together to solve a problem in the sports nutrition market. Matt Smith and Patrick Stark, both passionate about sports and nutrition, recognized the market lacked real natural fuelling options that not only tasted great, but contained real food; that's when Endurance Tap was born. To start, Matt and Pat didn't have to look any further than Canada's number one export, maple syrup, and after months of experimenting with different ingredients, settled on just two more simple ingredients; ginger and sea salt. The combination of these three simple ingredients not only resulted in an all natural source of fuel for endurance athletes, they're easy to consume, are easy on the stomach, and ensure athletes avoid sugar spikes. In this episode, we'll learn more about the genesis of Endurance Tap and all the great work Matt and Pat, together with the Global Endurance Tap Changemakers like Gary Robbins, Kim McMullen, Jacob Puzey, and others are doing to combine their passion for endurance sports with their personal passion for organizations that better the planet and their communities. To learn more about Endurance Tap, you can follow them on Instagram at: @endurance_tap Follow The Longest Stride: Instagram - @TheLongestStride Twitter - @Longest_Stride https://www.thelongeststride.com

When it come to amateur participation in endurance sports, most of us cannot imagine anything more ambitious or arduous than the 26.2 miles of a marathon. (And truthfully, most of us can't even imagine that.) But if you're our guest this week, you see the finish line of a marathon approaching and think, "halfway there." Literally.Jacob Puzey is an ultramarathoner, performance coach, race director, and business owner.  In 2016, he set a world record by running 50 miles in 4:57:45 on a treadmill, beating the previous record by nearly an hour. He is a six-time national champion in cross-country, road and ultra championships, and has three national trail 50K championships to his credit. In 2017 he finished 37th overall at the Boston Marathon (out of a mere 30,000 runners) with a time of 2:26.52.He hangs up the running shoes long enough this week to sit down with The Dream Job, and share how his childhood spent playing with pickaxes and rocks prepared him for the work he does today. We also talk about how he got the courage to walk away from two masters degrees and half of a PhD to go "all in" as a running coach, and about the inspiration he draws from his 70 year-old father's approach to his career. It's a wide-ranging and downright inspiring conversation that will make perfect background listening while you're wheezing through one of Jacob's warmup runs (aka: anything less than a half marathon). Peak Run PerformanceJacob on InstagramJacob on Twitter

Coach Jacob Puzey is the Director of Peak Run Performance (PRP) based in Canada.  PRP provides individual run coaching to athletes of all levels in all corners of the world and they organize several races throughout the year.  Jacob is also an accomplished runner and has set records and won championships throughout his storied career.  Jacob and I first connected when he was my coach and help me train for my first 100 mile run.  You can learn more about Jacob and Peak Run Performance at www.peakrunperformance.com. This episode is sponsored by the Quintanar Running Co.  Q running works to empower individuals and communities through running.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️. In episode 13 we speak with Jacob Puzey, who set a world record in 2016 for running 50 miles in 4:57:45 on a treadmill, beating the record of 5:57:31 by nearly an hour. He is also a six-time national champion in cross-country, road and ultra championships, and has three top 10 national trail 50K championships on his resume. He is a husband, father, runner, coach, race director for Peak Run Performance, TranSelkirks Run, and 5 Peaks and a podcaster. We dive into some of his pivotal running experiences, and talk about diversity and representation in trail running. Jacob's brother Tommy was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of Lymphoma. He is receiving treatment under the guidance and expertise of some of the leading lymphoma physicians in the world. You can support Tommy and Steph and their daughters through their go fund me page and the craftsports collection. You can follow Jacob on Instagram at @jacobpuzey

Dave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Jacob Puzey.  Jacob is the head-coach at Peak Performance and has been running long-distance races for the past ten years. In 2016 he set the world record for the fastest 50-mile run on a treadmill with a time of 4:57 hours.                     Show Highlights: By most standards, Jacob’s running career did not start well. Even with his tremendous talent he  never qualified for the Oregon State Track & Field Championships Jacob coaches runners from all over the world of all ages and abilities — from newbies to national champions — and loves helping his athletes reach new heights Jacob is humble if nothing else and has set his sights in the future on running the Boston Marathon and Western States.    

Our guest Jacob Puzey has been the face and voice for his brother Tommy Rivers Puzey as he continues his fight to survive and beat cancer (Primary Pulmonary N/K T-cell Lymphoma). In today's podcast, we talk about his latest condition, how the family is coping but of course cover Jake's journey as well, including some really great insight and stories about his father Kim Puzey, running a 120 mile stage race with Tommy, leaving an unsuccessful relationship, finding love again and how he's learning to pivot in these challenging times.  + Craft x Tommy Rivs Collection https://bit.ly/33SHjpG + GoFundMe For Tommy https://bit.ly/33NJDhR + AJ LeGrand https://ajlegrand.bandcamp.com/ + Peak Run Performance Virtual Races https://bit.ly/3oscrnK + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j  ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Importance of Female Role Models Jacob grew up surrounded by three strong sisters and mother. From a young age, he saw them as role models of strength and courage. Today, as a father to four daughters, Jacob says he knows he’s not someone his daughters can aspire to be because they’ll always see him as a man, as their father. He shares he’s constantly looking for strong women to point to because having been surrounded by strong women his whole life, he wants his daughters to have the same.  Exercising Your Strengths “It’s about putting in the time and being patient. Let your body adapt to gradually increasing stimuli.” — Jacob For Jacob, he had spent the majority of his childhood running 5Ks and 10Ks. It wasn’t until later in life when he learned of his uniquely high VO2 max and lactate threshold which gift him with having more endurance. That’s when he learned about marathons and later ultras. That’s where he found his strength.  As a coach, he shares that the greatest opportunities to improve as athletes are in aerobic development. “So many people focus too much on anaerobic and not enough on aerobic. Perhaps the best way to find out where your talents and strengths are is to focus on building your aerobic base. Build your lungs.” He also discusses what it’s like to explore new activities like trail running. He says you can start small by doing your easy runs on trails first, then introduce strides or hill repeats on trails. A good indicator of where you’re performing at your strongest is how well you’re feeling during certain workouts but also paying attention to how quickly you recover.  Who is Tommy Rivs? The largest part of Jacob’s story is his brother Riv’s recent illness. Rivs is Jacob’s younger brother. An ultra-marathoner with a big beard and an even bigger heart.  “He’s just a very kind soul. A renaissance man of some sort,” says Jacob. Rivs speaks multiple languages including sign language and French. He makes videos with iFit so people can run while learning about different cultures. He’s a husband, father, and helps others with their running journey through his physical therapy practice. Rivs and Jacob were even training to qualify for the Olympics. But earlier this year while in the Grand Canyon, Rivs got sick and couldn’t get out. He was coughing blood and thought he might have COVID-19 so he self-isolated for two weeks until he got too sick and his wife took him to the hospital. After many tests, it was discovered Rivs has a rare form of lymphoma. He went from being a world-class athlete to being on life-support for over three months, in a coma, and paralyzed.  Jacob shares Rives is now out of the ICU and is undergoing chemotherapy. He’s in a rehab facility to help him regain strength and mobility before undergoing a bone marrow transplant. In the past months, Jacob helped put together a Run with Rivs Challenge, which the running community around the world showed support for. Organizing this helped give Jacob a sense of meaning and purpose since he’s not able to physically be near Rivs or his family due to COVID travel restrictions since Jacob lives in Canada.  Paradigm Shift For Jacob, the whole experience with Rivs has increased his sense of empathy toward what others are going through and a deeper appreciation for the human experience. “Like most runners, I pride myself in being independent and low maintenance. But this experience has exposed my vulnerabilities, fears, weaknesses, blind spots, and given me a new appreciation for humanity and the running community,” Jacob says. Ask for Help “It’s ok to not have all the answers and to ask for help. I think this is particularly helpful for men to hear because we spend so much of our lives believing we have to be strong and independent, and it is our responsibility for others to rely on us— not the other way around. We can become better people through these tough times.”   Resources: Jacob’s Instagram  Jacob’s Peak Run Performance  Tommy Riv’s Instagram  Tommy Riv’s Facebook  Thank you to my wonderful sponsor Tracksmith, Athletic Greens, and Inside Tracker for sponsoring this episode of the Running for Real Podcast.   Tracksmith is a Boston based running clothing company that truly cares about the quality and care of their running clothes. Running can be a demanding lifestyle for our clothes, they definitely go through the wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers truly work with the finest materials and think of you as a runner in mind with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. Not to mention they have their fall collection out! You can also go here to check out my favorites! You can get $15 off your purchase of $75 or more, click here and enter code FORREAL15.   Athletic Greens is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. Just to help my immune system be stronger and greater! It is so simple to do and it taste good as well. I used this for my prenatal and I am still using it while breastfeeding. Now you can get up to a YEAR supply of Vitamin D3 and K2 for free with your first purchase of  Athletic Greens through my podcast. Visit here to learn more!   InsideTracker has been a sponsor and also a dear friend that has helped me SO much in my past when my body was just not right. I count on Inside Tracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. As Running4Real listeners they are wanted to give you all the deal of the year, to take control of your health and wellness. You can get $200 OFF the ultimate plan which is their most comprehensive plan. Go here and use code: GIFTFROMRUNFORREAL for this amazing deal.   Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Jacob, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Jacob Puzey is an accomplished professional distance runner, Director of Peak Run Performace, a race director, and a dedicated husband and father. His approach to training, racing, and coaching is one that blends the "soft" skills of endurance sports with a science-backed understanding of an athlete's unique physiology. Episode Highlights:Training by Feel - How to blend RPE with the technology athletes have at their disposal. Mental Health - Navigating the pressures of life, as well as executing a training plan, can weigh heavily on an athlete's mind. What role does endurance sports play in mental health?Finding Joy - The pursuit of a goal must not overshadow the joy that comes from the process. Set your sights on happiness. Visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com for more resources, tools, and support on all things endurance sports. 

We kick off our second season of the Art and Science of Running Podcast reconnecting hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent from across the pond. Jacob is in Canada. Malc is in the UK. They’ve each had the opportunity to record new episodes. They’re excited to share these episodes in the coming weeks. Jacob and Malc preview future episodes including one we recorded with London Marathon runner Up, Sara Hall. They also summarize and provide an update on Jacob’s brother, […] The post Season 2: Episode 1 Catching up with Malc & Jacob, London Marathon, Tommy Rivs, RunScribe, Running Gait Instructional Videos, Education, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

We are honored to welcome Jacob Puzey to the show to talk about his brother, Tommy Rivers Puzey, and his battle with cancer. We will also chat about the Run With Rivs initiative and how we can help!

In this special bonus episode I am honored to be joined by Jacob Puzey, older brother of Tommy "Rivs" Puzey, and Ben Rosario, head coach of the HOKA Naz Elite. We discuss the amazing fundraising work that is being done on behalf of Tommy and his family and the new Run With Rivs initiative. Jacob also shares some insight into the wonderful dualities that make Rivs a master competitor, dear friend, empathic communicator, beloved free-spirit, and so much more. Run with Rivs - How to Get Involved Pick a day, or a few, between August 1st and 9th and take on a challenge of your choosing. Run, ride, hike, walk, etc. for as many miles as you wish to raise money for the family of Tommy Rivers Puzey as he battles Primary Pulmonary NK T-Cell Lymphoma: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Anywhereintheworld/RunwithRivs Your challenge is totally up to you. It can be as epic as a century ride or as simple as a walk around the block. Rivers, a friend to so many across the globe, is a cyclist, a marathoner, a mountain runner, a trail runner, a triathlete, and an ultra runner. He’s also a father, a husband, a son, and a brother. Let's do this! Get out there and pour your heart into an effort, whatever it might be. Let's lift up Rivers and his family by doing what Rivers does best! Cover ground, breathe, and share your journey! Register via the link in our profile. Tag us and use the hashtag #runwithrivs. You can learn more at https://www.instagram.com/runwithrivs/ and get updates about Tommy at https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up.

On this episode of Le Run Down we uncovered a life of running with elite distance runner, Jacob Puzey. Growing up, running was a way to get around and get into trouble but when his family moved to Oregon, running became everything. He’s an accomplished distance runner, an experienced coach, family man and he co-hosts his own podcast too. Get to know Jacob and hear his life long journey through running. News links: https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/2020-boston-marathon-to-be-held-virtually/ (https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/2020-boston-marathon-to-be-held-virtually/) https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29358312/new-york-city-marathon-set-nov-1-canceled-due-coronavirus (https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29358312/new-york-city-marathon-set-nov-1-canceled-due-coronavirus) https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicago-marathon/ct-chicago-marathon-status-update-20200624-baih3rwlergsdj6sixr6rjahlq-story.html (https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicago-marathon/ct-chicago-marathon-status-update-20200624-baih3rwlergsdj6sixr6rjahlq-story.html) https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/bmw-berlin-marathon-not-taking-place-in-2020/ (https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/bmw-berlin-marathon-not-taking-place-in-2020/) Show links: https://www.peakrunperformance.com/ (https://www.peakrunperformance.com/) https://www.transrockies-run.com/ (https://www.transrockies-run.com/) http://transelkirks.com/video (http://transelkirks.com/video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mKUaF0Wag4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mKUaF0Wag4) https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/?hl=en) http://www.artsciencerun.com/ (http://www.artsciencerun.com/) Ways to help: Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/) Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0TGDdHJIO6FGkKNWBBXINUmfGSXdM8eK6eY2ZmrK8Q/mobilebasic) Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit?usp=drivesdk) List of American and Canadian Bail Funds (https://bailfunds.github.io/) News: The Globe & Mail - 75% of Canadians believe RCMP has a problem with systemic racism (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-strong-majority-of-canadians-believe-rcmp-has-a-problem-with-systemic/) CNN - German Special Forces unit to be Dissolved, source says, after reported far-right links (https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/30/europe/german-special-forces-dissolved-right-wing-intl/index.html) New York Times - Supreme Court Won't Block Ruling to Halt Work on Keystone XL Pipeline (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/us/politics/supreme-court-keystone-xl-pipeline.html) The Intercept - In Buried Report, US Government Admits Major Failures in Confronting Domestic Terrorism (https://theintercept.com/2020/06/29/antifa-trump-domestic-terrorism/) Educational materials: Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads (https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources) Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing (http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/) Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v) Second Thought - America's Police Problem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVoX-RwMJw&bpctr=1591459509)

This week's guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada. Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race director, and more. In this week's episode we talked about: -the many hats he wears -living and running in Alberta, Canada -his entry into running -the running community -what RD's are dealing with during these times -his background in education -a dive into homeschooling and his tips for parents who are now working from home with school aged kids -and much more! You can follow Jacob's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/ and https://twitter.com/jacobpuzey, and his coaching group is called Peak Run Performance. This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast, hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent discuss how much has changed in the past month. Races have been cancelled or postponed. Borders between nations, states, and provinces have been closed. People are working remotely or working from home. Schools are cancelled. Kids are home with parents. Travel bans are in effect. Many are being asked to self-quarantine and / or self-isolate. Training for most has been impacted and often […] The post Episode 22: Race Cancelations, Putting Running & Training into Perspective, Mental Health, Family, Working from Home, Shelter in Place, Indoor Training Options, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Jacob Puzey original interview from winter 2019 covering many topics about trail and ultra running and mutual love for patacones :)

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent explain how to periodize and prioritize training, racing, and recovery to avoid injury. Periodization There are essentially two approaches to training and racing – linear and non-linear periodization. Linear Periodization The most common approach to training and racing among elites is a linear periodization focusing on one or two goal races per year. While this practice may be followed by amateur athletes, the vast […] The post Episode 13: Malc Kent & Jacob Puzey discuss Periodizing & Prioritizing Training, Racing, Injury Prevention, Winter Training, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast we speak with international trail and ultrarunning superstar, Manu Vilaseca. In this conversation, long-time coach, Jacob Puzey, chats with Manu about her experiences at UTMB, moving to a new country and learning a new language, cross training, training for a stage race, and how coaching has helped her become a better runner. They also discuss how Manu’s background as a multi-sport athlete training in Brazil has informed the way […] The post Episode 10: Manu Vilaseca, Trail & Ultrarunning, UTMB, Stage Racing, Coaching, Travelling, Language Learning, and more appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In episode 6 of the Art and Science or Running, Coaches Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss the pros and cons of training and racing by heart rate. Malc explains the two fundamental ways to measure heart rate: The classical mode – with a chest strap has two key parts or electrodes on the back of the device to pick up an electrical signal of the heart pumping. In theory, it’s a very simple algorithm of how many peaks were […] The post Episode 6: Heart Rate Training and Racing, Training Zones, Geoffrey Kamworor & RunScribe, Coaching and Racing at same event, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Live from Malc’s basement in Cochrane, Alberta, co-hosts Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss group training, specifically the NN Running Team, with whom Malc has been working in Kenya.   Malc originally moved to the area because a research and development center for Garmin is located in Cochrane. Malc’s wife worked as a wireless developer for Garmin and Malc did some consulting and testing work on wearable running technologies. Over the years, Malc has worked as a consultant for a number of companies […] The post Episode 2: Group Training, NN Running, Recovery, Trusting the Process appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Have you ever run a race & noticed that your watch didn’t match the mile markers or give you the same distance as someone else who ran the race? Which is more reliable – the treadmill or your watch’s indoor running mode? In episode 3 of The Art and Science of Running Podcast​, Malc Kent​ & Jacob Puzey​ discuss GPS, indoor running metrics, treadmill training, race course certification & other running metrics and technologies. Listen, subscribe, rate & review the […] The post Episode 3: GPS, Pace, Indoor Running, Treadmill Training appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the The Art and Science of Running , coaches Malc Kent  and Jacob Puzey share their histories as athletes and coaches in the sport of running. Jacob began running in middle school to get in shape for basketball. He ran in high school in the state of Oregon, USA before walking onto a Junior College Cross Country team at Ricks College where he was part of 2 x National Championship Team.   Even at 18, Jacob […] The post Episode 1: Intro to the Art and Science of Running Podcast appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Had a nice time speaking with a friend of the show, Jacob Puzey.  Jacob now lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his wife Amy along with their 6 children.  He offers online coaching services through Peak Run Performance and is the race director for the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series - a 25 race trail running series throughout Canada.  He also directs the TranSelkirks Run – a five-day stage race in Revelstoke, British Columbia. Training For Ultra Gear www.TrainingForUltra.com  

Welcome to episode 72 of the Final Surge podcast where today we welcome runner and coach Jacob Puzey. Jacob and I have a great conversation about his early running career and how those experiences and the coaches he worked with influenced who he is today and how he coaches. Jacob was the top Canadian male in Boston in 2017, is the 2016 and 2017 Canadian Road 50K National Champion and has a great coaching resume. Jacob's business Peak Run Performance is teaming up with Final Surge in the coming weeks to offer new coaching services in several languages, so watch out for that.     Could you give our listeners your background on how you started running back in the day? Middle school basketball player Did not come naturally had to work at it 10th grade started running year round How did the high school career and running career after high school go? Qualified for Oregon XC State Meet as a senior Tough Oregon high school area Ran against a lot of future D1 college runners Ran for a Junior College who was defending national JC champion 2 National Championships for JC When did you make the transition into coaching? Took 2 years off after junior college Started training for marathon Developed a love for it again Went back to finish college and did some youth coaching at middle school and high school You have coached high school runners and ultra runners. What are the foundational principles you take in your coaching philosophy that would be applicable to all runners? Stamina, speed strength, need to work on all of them Nutrition and skills would be emphasized by event I know from your bio you took over some high school programs that did not have a history of success and you created state championship programs. What did you do to turn around and build those programs? Did not try to make wholesale changes Go in and listen and learn about cultures of team Winning traditions in other sports so was easier Get them to buy into potential in that sport Competed against the great teams All coaches have influences that have an impact on them as coaches. Who are some of the influences who have impacted your coaching philosophy? Middle school, high school coaches, college coaches Learned different training philosophies from hs/college coaches  Greg McMillian, Joe Vigil What does the typical athlete you are coaching these days look like, what is their experience level and distances they are training for? From Millenials waiting tables to executive empty nesters All distances Coached people who raced on all 7 continents last year You are going to be releasing some coaching very soon on Final Surge, how is it you ended up on Final Surge as your coaching platform? While living in Flagstaff ran with some NAZ Elite Guys Heard about NAZ Blogs Worked for Greg McMillian Did not look at it until was ready to launch something Liked easy syncs Right vision behind company ((((30))))What can people expect to find in your packages? Multiple languages Speak the same language as athlete Every coach speaks at least two languages Tailored training plans and 1-0n-1 coaching How many coaches do you have? 4 with a nutritionist Coaches have experience in several countries to understand unique differences You have 4 coaches that work on your team, what events do you focus on? All surfaces, all distances, all disciplines Road and trails Stage races Tailor training to person There are many tools runners use. GPS watches, heart rate monitors, HRV readings, Power Meters. What type of technology do you use? All of it and as little as possible Trail and ultra a lot of metrics thrown out the window Run by feel Like that they are available in Final Surge You have a lot of running accomplishments, you were the top Canadian male in Boston this year and a lot of success in Ultras. One of your accomplishments is the 50-mile treadmill record you set. When I saw the video this was the first time I had heard of you. How hard was that to run on a treadmill for 5 hours? Was easier than thought Started just below world record pace but found himself going faster Was originally thinking of going for 50k record Didn't expect it to be an hour quicker Do you use a treadmill often? Yes, in Calgary it is cold Wear microspikes 4-6 months a year when outside Boston training did a lot of treadmill miles When need good footing will use treadmill when cold You ran the TransRockies with your brother, for those who do not know what the TransRockies is can you tell them and what it was like doing with your brother? 6 Day stage race 8500-12k feet elevation If run at team you all need to be within 2-minutes of each other   Final Surge 5 questions in under a minute Favorite endurance/running book? - Once a Runner Current trainers you are wearing? - Altra Paradigm Favorite race? - 50k-50miles (3-6 hours) Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Steak, salted chocolate covered almonds Your favorite workout - Georgetown 400's Resources PeakRunPerformance.com Instagram PeakRunPerformance Twitter @teampeakrun Twitter @JacobPuzey

Jacob Puzey lives in Calgary and is first and foremost a husband and a father of five children. We talk to Jacob about running, directing races, parenting, and coaching. Jacob has excelled at a number of distances, from marathon to ultramarathon, and even holds the world record for the fastest 50-mile effort on a treadmill. We talk with Jacob about how the running community has played a critical role in his life, including introducing him to the woman of his dreams and starring in a documentary with his brother, Tommy Rivers. Jacob emphasizes longevity and sustainability in running and is a student of the sport. We learn what makes Jacob an effective running coach and how he and his wife like to give back to the running community. Jacob finishes by telling us about how his company Peak Run Performance is seeking to make running as accessible as possible by providing coaching, nutrition, and others health services to diverse communities speaking different languages.   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2017” at playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified and our running podcast!   Runified’s Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Jacob Puzey Blog, Instagram, Twitter, Peak Run Performance Website, Facebook  

Join me on the next episode of Beyond Ultra, where I will be talking with Ultra Running Phenom and Coach, Jacob Puzey.  Jacob is the current Record holder for the fastest 50 MILE run on a treadmill!!  He also holds numerous Ultramarathon titles, and has some very impressive PR'S and Course Records!!! What makes Jacob equally as aweaome, is that he takes his knowledge and love of running, and extends that to others that want to learn!  Jacob is a phenomenal coach and athlete, and I am happy to have him on the show.  Did I mention that we are teammates together on Team Swiftwick Socks? You can check out Jacob's bio, blog, and advise at:  www.jacobpuzey.com.... Don't forget to tune in, you won't want to miss this one!!!

YiOu Wang and Jacob Puzey are each coming to Lake Sonoma with a mission: Do the best they can and push hard.  Will that get either on the podium? We’ll have to wait until Saturday to find out. For YiOu, this will be her second attempt at 50 miles, though … The post YiOu Wang and Jacob Puzey Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.