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Meet all-round trail legend MISTER Victor Ballesteros, the visionary behind Victory Sportdesign and the Tamalpa Headlands 50K. In this episode of Choose to Endure, we explore Victor's compelling journey from a childhood steeped in adventure to becoming an influential figure in the ultra running community. Discover how his father's adventurous spirit and the allure of Marin County's Dipsy Trail ignited a passion for long-distance and technical trail running, leading to remarkable feats like placing 2nd at the inaugural Tahoe 200 and 12th at the prestigious Western States in the early 2000's.Victor's story doesn't end at ultra running, though; it evolves into a narrative of creativity and resilience with the birth of Victory Sportdesign. Frustrated with the chaos of disorganized race drop bags, Victor utilized his artistic skills and a forgotten college bag design project to craft the highly functional Victory bags. Learn about the meticulous journey of turning a concept into a coveted product that meets the unique needs of ultrarunners, emphasizing the importance of quality, creativity, and the supportive community that propelled his vision forward. Hear how these modular, organized bags, such as the Bear, Kodiak and Grizzly, have become essential tools for adventurers and their crews striving to enhance efficiency and reduce race-day stress.As a race director, Victor's path is marked by unexpected opportunities and heartfelt connections. From participating in the Tamalpa Headlands 50K to a chance encounter leading to announcing at a major Western States 100 aid station (Michigan Bluff), his commitment to the ultra running community shines through. Experience the emotional highs and lows of ultra running finish lines, the heartfelt camaraderie, and the balance of tradition with modern enhancements in race organization. Victor's insights into the resilience and spirit of ultra runners, coupled with the poignant moments at the Michigan Bluff aid station, offer a celebration of every participant's perseverance and dedication. Join us to uncover the inspiring journey of a man who embodies the principles of persistence, creativity, and unyielding passion for the sport. He's a true OG of the trail running world and has so much history and insight to share!Victory Sportdesign:http://www.victorysportdesign.comTamalpa Headlands 50K:www.headlands50k.comVoodooSwitch (Victor's Band):https://soundcloud.com/voodooswitch-1/give-it-all-away-acousticChoose to Endure:Website:https://www.choosetoendure.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChoosetoEndureInstagram:https://instagram.com/choose_to_endure?utm_source=qr Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552757049526
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE “Put Some Salsa On It.” “If Running is your Church and it's your soul, why are you not going.” “You Can Show Up” Victor Ballesteros is a multi-talented individual who has a passion for running, creativity, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Victory Sports Design, a company that creates durable and functional gear bags for runners. Victor's journey as an entrepreneur began when he designed a bag for his art supplies in college and realized there was a need for better drop bags in the ultra running community. He took the opportunity to create high-quality gear bags that are built to last. Victory Bags have become a staple in the ultra running community and are highly regarded for their functionality and durability. In addition to his work with Victory Sports Design, Victor is also involved in the Trails in Motion film Tour, where he helps curate and manage the global event. Victor shares the story of how he took over Bay Trail Runners and Trails in Motion film festival after the passing of his friend Rob. He discusses the emotional significance of continuing Rob's legacy and the impact of the film festival on the running community. Victor also talks about his recent role as a race director for the Tamalpa Headlands 50K and the challenges he faced in organizing the race. He emphasizes the importance of showing up and taking care of oneself amidst personal struggles and commitments. In this final part of the conversation, Victor reflects on his recent race experience and the importance of showing up and embracing the journey. They discuss the Dipsea race and the Tour de Giants, two challenging races that hold special meaning for Victor. They also touch on the allure of ultra-distance running and the difficulty of articulating the experience. Victor's Links IG - @victorysportdesign Website - Victory Sport Design HEADLANDS 50K Registration Sign Up HERE Things we talked about on the show. Victory Sport Design SFRC Brett Rivers Jorge Maravilla Ted KnudsonWSER Tahoe 200 Candice Burt Johny Burton Mark Gilligan Trails In Motion Film Tour Helen Diller UCSF Cancer Research Center Robert Rhodes Dirtbagger Film Syndicate Bay Trail Runners Todd Gleaden Tamalpa Headlands 50k Tamalpa Runners Tim and Diana Fitspatric Miwok 100k Nike Trail Tor Des Geants Favorite Trail: The Dipsea If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links: Run Trail Life Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. Freetrail Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Strava Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Victor Ballesteros, Victory Sports Design, gear bags, entrepreneurship, ultra running, Trails in Motion film festival, Bay Trail Runners, Trails in Motion, film festival, race director, Tamalpa Headlands 50K, legacy, community, showing up, self-care, race experience, showing up, journey, Dipsea race, Tour de Giants, ultra-distance running, post-race meal, favorite trail, encouragement
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This is time for a new episode of our podcast ! Sense Of Sound Podcast - S03E09 - LohaS - Guest Mix @ Victor Ballesteros (EC) @djlohaspl (PL) - Hello ! My name is Artur and I come from Poland, but I live in Germany. As a DJ I have been active since 2008 with a little break in 2015-2017. In 2018 the idea for a podcast / radio show was born and this is how the Sense Of Sound Podcast was born! The name refers to the series of events that I organized when I was still living in Poland. I invite you to 50 episodes of the best music with DJs from around the world! Let's go
This week Victor Ballesteros, of Victory Sportdesign, joins Clint and Jack to chat about MC'ing the Michigan Bluff aid station, racing with dogs, Robert Rhodes, mental health, Victory Sportdesign, Voodoo Switch, Aka Bill and craft beer. We are also joined by past guest (Ep 12) and patron Jeff Genova. You can find Victory Sportdesign at their website (https://www.victorysportdesign.com/) and on IG @victorysportdesign. You can find Voodoo Switch on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=voodoo%20switch We have launched a Patreon!! Please check it out and consider helping Clint and Jack produce this podcast. There will be bonus content from our interviews. https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnTheRunPod and on Twitter @BeerOnTheRun. All of our links are on our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BeerOnTheRunPod. Come by and say hi and let us know what you think about our show. Please check out our friend and sponsor's website and podcast. Luis Escobar is the host of The Road Dog Podcast and puts on races at All We Do Is Run.
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Vic Ballesteros, Owner of Victory Sportdesign. The episode continues to explore concepts of entrepreneurship in the run space, and is catered to both Race Directors and Aspiring Business Owners alike.
This is an episode we have been wanting to do for a long time. We love our dogs and they love to join us on the trails. However, there are many questions that come up concerning the safety of our companions. Ultrarunner and dog-lover, Victor Ballesteros and Veterinarian, Dr. Xuân Mai Võ, join us to talk about their passion for the trail, outdoors, and their furry companions. Some of the topics covered: What breads are the best? Where to find a good trail running dog? When can our pups start running? How far? Safety concerns for our dogs. How to deal with heat What can we learn from our pets? Canicross (Canicross USA) Some additional resource links: Sophia Yin , Perfect Puppy in 7days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves Musher's Secret (paw wax) Squirrel's Nut Butter Salves Leptospirosis Dog and Human Harnesses Mid-range, everyday harnesses, Ruffwear For the BEST sports bags visit Victor's company, Victory Sport Design and get 15% off with code trnpups
Today was the 30th Annual Way Too Cool 50K . We sit down at the race with Victor Ballesteros and Kenzie MacPail to discuss their favorite Dos and Don'ts of race day.
Stoked to have Victor Ballesteros in the studio for an interview! I think you're going to love this one! RS is brought to you by: http://www.squirrelsnutbutter.com/ http://victorysportdesign.com http://drymaxsports.com/ http://ultrarunningcompany.com/ https://sundogeyewear.com/ http://paradigmwellnessmed.com/ http://os1st.com/ http://www.biotropiclabs.com/ And http://guenergy.com/ All Day!
HOUSE JET RADIO VOL.411 GUESTDJ: VICTOR BALLESTEROS (GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR) SOCIAL MEDIA: twitter.com/VicBallesteros_ plus.google.com/u/0/111279465552326153654/posts
Victor Ballesteros interview! Hope you like it and please consider chipping in to the Victory Sportdesign GRIZZLY Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1515566374/the-grizzly-the-ultimate-travel-adventure-pack Opening song "Give" by Voodoo Switch: http://voodooswitch.com/ Check out the article I wrote for the VSD blog (please let me know what you think!): http://victorysportdesign.com/?p=2169 Running Stupid is brought to you by: http://victorysportdesign.com/ http://drymaxsports.com/ http://ultrarunningcompany.com/ http://sundogeyewear.com/ http://paradigmwellnessmed.com/ http://os1st.com/ And big thank you to: http://guenergy.com/ http://www.biotropiclabs.com/ All Day!
Join the gang (Where is Tony???) and Allyson Turner, a local listener who we had the pleasure of meeting at the Hennepin 100 id station put on by Ten Junk Mikes and Flatlanders. Lots of talk of crazy pets, And a special visit from Victor Ballesteros on his Grizzley backpack kickstarter!!!
Victor Ballesteros is an accomplished trail runner that has evolved into starting his own business, Victory Sport Design. Victor has developed some strong opinions on how to be a good pacer from his experience as a racer and pacing many of his friends. A few years ago he penned a great article on pacing, "The heART of Pacing". He joins The Nation to discuss his experiences and wisely teaches us how we can prepare to help our runners perform at their best. Check out Victor's Band, Voodoo Switch! This podcast closes with one of their songs. FUNK OUT!
HOUSE JET RADIO VOL.263 GUEST DJ: VICTOR BALLESTEROS (GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/VicBallesteros_ https://plus.google.com/u/0/111279465552326153654/posts
Victor Ballesteros was the second place finisher at the inaugural Tahoe 200 mile Endurance Race beginning on Friday, September 5, 2014. This 100-hour limited run circumnavigates Lake Tahoe in California. With over 39,800 feet (12,131 meters) of ascent and 39,800 feet of descent, it proved to be one heck of a challenge for the 90 warriors that toed the line. Candice Burt, the race director (masochist), of the race joins as co-host. We were pleased to learn that an amazing 67% of the starters finished the race! Listen in to find out what this beast was all about, how this distance differs from your run-of-the-mill 100-miler. Victor is CEO of Victory Sportdesign, THE best gear / drop bag available and works at San Francisco Running Company Victor's band, Voodoo Switch, plays the outgoing music on this podcast, "Waiting" Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get free shipping and no blisters if you order some RunGoo Enter code: TRN2014 when you check out.
Victor Ballesteros, ULTRArunner Victor Ballesteros is the third fastest man to finish the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. He was also the last man standing from a group of men looking to break Kilian Jornet’s record. How did this amazing journey begin? How was it organized and what happened out … The post Victor Ballesteros Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.