Golden Hour Adventures Podcast

Heather Jacoby is the proud founder of Asé Pure Naturals—a brand deeply rooted in the transformative power of natural healing.  At Asé Pure Naturals, they go beyond being just a brand; they are advocates for a vibrant and enduring life. Their mission extends beyond recovery for athletes; They are committed to promoting a healthy and fit lifestyle, fostering longevity, and enriching lives with boun...

In this episode, Justin and Robbie discuss the controversial topic of using speakers on trails. They share their personal opinions and experiences, including a funny story about encountering different reactions to playing music on a trail. They also discuss the safety concerns and benefits of using speakers, highlighting the importance of being aware of one's surroundings. Justin and Robbie compar...

Heidi is an ultramarathoner and race director who is working hard to bring more ultra distance races to Alaska, the place where she first fell in love with trail running and the ultra community. She currently directs several races in the MatSu valley where she lives with her husband, son (also an ultramarathoner and Nordic skier) and two Weimaraners. Heidi is also the Retail Buyer for AKtive Soles...

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to nutrition and training for endurance sports. They start by diving deeper into heat training and its benefits for acclimatization and performance. They also discuss the importance of electrolyte balance and hydration, especially in hot climates. Finally, they explore fueling strategies for beginners and seasoned athletes, emphasizing the...

Dan Adamietz, MS, ATC, CSCS From central MN, currently living in Saint Paul, MN Has been an Athletic Trainer for 12 years and is currently studying to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.  Has worked at in high schools, rural physical therapy clinics, urban private practice orthopedic surgical centers, and 5 years at the division 1 collegiate level on the East coast.  Holds multiple certification...

Ryan talks about how he met Robbie in this episode. Ryan talks about his mental health and how running trails has shaped who he is today. Ryan is a first responder and has responded too many horrific accidents. 

In this episode, Justin shares his experience running the Bandera 100k race. He discusses his training leading up to the race, including his high volume, low intensity approach. Justin also talks about the travel from Alaska to Texas and the packet pickup experience. On race day, he faces unexpected foot pain but pushes through with the support of his crew. Robbie joins him as a pacer for part of...

John Calabrese lives primarily in the fatass race scene doing local trail races with The Virginia Happy Trails Running Club and local events all over the East Coast. He’s got a full race schedule for 2024 but is extremely motivated to run the Sri Chinmoy 24-hour race in Congers NY in June. John’s current dream is to get into the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race.     John is a father o...

Gabby is a member of the Brooks Ambassador team with Justin. They talk about their love for Brooks, Gabby running a marathon in her wedding veil, and how she got into triathlons. We laughed a lot on this one, hope you enjoy the episode.  

Justin and Robbie discuss all that happened in their lives in 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024. Join us as we look back on all that happened. 

Patrick is a Trail and Ultra Runner, a happy dad, husband, professional engineer, and not so professional trail runner. Lucky to live in Colorado and be in the middle of a ton of beauty. He lives with autoimmune (alopecia and vitiligo) and is a sun screen enthusiast. Join us for his story.

Jason has completed Hardrock 100 in both directions to become a true Hardrocker. Jason has quite running resume starting back to 2005 with his first 100 miler at Leadville 100.  Jason has attempted Nolans 14. Nolans 14 is 14, 14ers in Sawatch range of Colorado. Jason has a strong mountaineering background. 

Jessie is a United States Navy Veteran. Jessie is a cyclist, ultra runner and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practioncer. Jessie started running because she has a crazy best friend that she does stupid shit with. Running gave me my "why" That "why" is what pushes me to better on the trails and in life. It's about fighting the demons and pushing through the pain. The body will do what the mind tells it, it'...

Amanda is a full-time fitness professional. She's a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience without punishment, guilt or shame. She approaches her c...

Michal Coombs works and is a PhD student at Rocky Mountain University. For her dissertation, she is exploring how trail/ultrarunning impacts the runner’s sense of self-efficacy and empowerment. She thinks the most romantic gesture her husband has given her is the race cards he makes for every trail race she’s done (he has the course map/elevation on one side and aid stations, mileage between aid s...

Michelle AKA Waddell Running Lady on IG is an Ultra runner from Arizona who embodies that running is fun. She even hosts Fun of the Run Podcast, where she breaks down her life and running in a fun way that anyone can relate to. She is fresh off her 2nd ultra the Pass Mountain 50K. Listen along as we dive into her running and life and laugh all along the way.  

It took Greg ten years to get into Hardrock 100! Greg ran nine Hardrock 100 qualifiers over years leading up to finally getting in 2023. Greg had to train in Florida for Hardrock where he lives. Greg has an interesting story of how he got into running ultras. Listen along to hear about Greg's Hardrock adventure of 2023.

Pete "LocoRunner" Gaytan. Pete is a 62 year young runner who is achieving marathon personal records in his 60s. He has found that training and competing in marathons and triathlons in retirement has allowed him to achieve goals that were difficult to complete at a younger age. He recently ranked #1 in the world for the marathon in his age group based on the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group W...

David Martin is a 4x USA Triathlon All American and 2x Team USA elite amateur triathlete. David is a USA triathlon certified coach. In 2019 he competed on behalf of team USA at the ITU Triathlon World championships in Lausanne, Switzerland where he placed 13th in his division. He is currently in his 4th year of his PhD in Exercise Science and is the Co-director of athlete performance and safety at...

Our Guest this week is Julie Miller. Julie decided to take charge of her life and get sober, and she does it through hiking. She considers herself a Section hiker instead of a through hiker. listen along as we dive deep into Julie's life and her many hikes. She is also a podcast host of Through the Glass Recovery, it can be found on all platforms.  

Our guest this week is Mike Horner, Host of Living an Ultra Life Podcast. He is also a seasoned Ultra-Runner having run multiple races from 50K to 100 miles. Listen along as he dives deep into his running story and why he decided to start a podcast.  You can find Living an Ultra Life Podcast on all platforms. 

Chase and Casey both have master's degrees in nutrition and after buying many different products from retailers, they decided to formulate their own products. Their products are made for the endurance athlete. As an established ultra runner Chase decided to start his own race line as well, they now have 6 races with others in the works. You can find everything you about their races and supplement...

Greg is a coach for men! He helps men build discipline and new habits to become the versions of themselves. He focuses on mindset, discipline, strength and endurance.  Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com)   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldenhourC Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/golden_hour_adventures_podcast/ Follow Justin h...

David King is the Race Director for the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. As an avid cyclist himself, he saw a need for an awesome grinder, with the help of the whole town they organized a 3-day event. Proceeds from the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind benefit the 5 Volunteer Fire Departments of Nolan County. Check out the episode and register for the event below:  Rattlesnake Gravel Grind -...

Join us for a Year in Review, with a special guest host. We covered some of the guests we've had on in the past year, a look back on unexpected podcastisms, and a look into the future of GHA. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldenhourC Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/golden_hour_adventures_po...