Hammer Factor Hot Seat

Well we're back, kinda. Going to take a minute to get the groove back, but good things coming soon. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Coree Woltering (aka Speedo Man) brings his light-hearted yet determined attitude to the Hot Seat as he discusses his recent FKT on the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail.  This track runner turned Ironman turned ultra runner talks about his experiences running for 21 days straight during a pandemic, civil unrest, the ups and downs of both his FKT and his career, being a person of color in the outdoor indus...

To say Jay Leutze is a genius would be a colossal understatement. Jay has been a catalyst for many conservation projects over the years. From protecting the Appalachian Trail, a story detailed in his book Stand Up That Mountain, to his most recent work helping the Great American Outdoors Act see it’s way through congress, there are few conservationists with a more decorated track record than Jay....

Brittany Peterson, 2019 Western State 100 second-place finisher and Cody Lind, one of the world's foremost sky runners join us to talk about their recent FKT of the Superior Hiking Trail.  Brittany first talks about her epic battle in the Western States 100.  Next Cody and Brittany talk about the ups and downs of running 290 miles on rugged terrain, battling bugs, sleep deprivation, physical strug...

Zach Bitter, the current record holder for 100 miles on a treadmill and 100 miles on a track joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat.  Zach shares his experience running a 100 miles on a treadmill, how he got into Ultras, diet, training, and his secret sauce in general.  As always thanks for listening! Follow Zach on Instagram Website: zachbitter.com Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...

Kurt Refsnider, the 2020 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 champion, current FKT holder for the Grand Loop, Arizona Trail 750, and Arizona Trail 300, joins us for this episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat. In this episode, Kurt talks about his passion for geology and how it drives him to explore such great distances on his bike, what he has learned by being self-trained, the importance of self-care...

2017 Western State's 100 winner, previous Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim record holder, and running coach, Cat Bradley joins us for this episode of the Hammer Factor. Cat talks about her past track and cross-country experiences, her hike through of the AT, winning Western States, getting the R2R2R FKT, someone beating it, and working through major injuries. Follow Cat on Instagram Website: catbera...

Darcy Gaechter, the first and only woman to run the Amazon River source to sea, owner of Small World Adventures, and published author, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Darcy talks about the planning, dynamics, and struggles of a 148-day expedition, coming face to face with yourself while writing a book, and the struggle of being accepted for making a life outside the box. With over 20 ye...

World renown ultrarunner, photographer, and race director, Luis Escobar and Dorji Dhradhul, Butan's Tourism Director General, join us for this episode of the Hammer Factor to talk about the Snowman Race.  The Snowman Race is a 300km, 5-day ultrarunning through the high mountain of Bhutan. The focus of the race is to raise awareness of the impact of Climate Change.  In this episode, we discuss the...

Josh Riccio, the current Molokai 2 Oahu SUP Stock Board Record Holder, joins us for the 18th episode of the Hot Seat.  In this show, Josh talks about his 6 Molokai 2 Oahu races, the preparation for such a big race,  the Hawaiian paddle culture, how he discovered SUP, and his love for coaching. Follow Josh on Instagram Website: joshriccio.com Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ha...

Life is a struggle and Avery Collins LOVES the struggle.  From growing up in the flatlands of Indiana to becoming a world-class ultrarunner with many wins under his belt, Avery has a great story to tell.  In this episode, Avery shares how he has overcome serious injuries, loving the struggle of 100-mile races, the importance of staying positive, cannabis, the sport of ultrarunning, and his love to...

In this episode, we are excited to have legendary polar explorer, Sarah McNair-Landry.  Sarah grew up in  Iqaluit, the capital city of Canada’s territory of Nunavut, with a team of dogs and freezing weather.  She has traversed the Greenland Ice Cap five times and is the youngest person to ever reach both the North and South Poles.  Alongside Sarah in this episode, we have legendary whitewater kaya...

8 time National Champion, arguably the fastest single-speeder in the world, professional and coach, Gordon Wadsworth (aka Quadsworth) joins us on the 15th episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  In this episode, we discuss: • Becoming a single-speed Jedi Master • How he discovered his love for biking • His passion for coaching youth • Why he loves stage races • His passion for adventure • Ups and...

Whitewater SUP pioneer, class IV tuber, multisport adventurer, and engineer, Spencer Lacy joins us on this episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  Coming from a whitewater family and continuing the passion, Spencer talks about:  The beginnings of whitewater SUP Stand Up Paddling The Grand Canyon Class IV tubing - including the Grand Canyon Iceland pack raft expedition Growing up in a whitewater fa...

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3-time King of the Hammer's Champion, 3-time Ultra 4 National Champion, and Triple Crown Off-Road Champion,  Jason Scherer joins us on this episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  With over 20 years of off-road car racing experience, Jason talks about:  A perfect race is the elimination of all mistakes-there no such thing as 110% How he became the king of Ultra 4 What makes Ultra 4 so awesome How...

Environmental Toxicology Consultant and former pro mountain biker, Anne Galyean, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Anne talks about how she discovered mountain biking,  her love for science, and her days on the National Enduro team. In this episode we discuss: Balancing mountain biking and getting her PhD How mountain biking relates to making life decisions How to live life outside the mo...

Lindsey Richter-founder of Ladies AllRide and previously pro mountain biker joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Lindsey has a mission to change women's lives and empower them through dirt, sweat, and a mountain bike.  Lindsey has a unique outlook of the sport from experience in racing, advertising, coaching, and so much more.  In this episode Lindsey talks about: How she found herself throu...

Simon Grimstrup (aka the Barbarian Trailrunner) is the 2019 Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra Champion-a 230K, 5-day running race across the artic. As well, he has raced 400km across the Gobi Desert and is on the Danish National Running Team.  In this episode Simon shares: How he got into Ultrarunning What it takes to run 200+ km  How a flatlander trains for the mountains Ups and downs of an endurance...

Tristan Cowie:'18 & '19 Pisgah Stage Race champion, 2018 US Cyclocross team member, 2018 PMBAR Champion, and CTS coach sheds light on: Racing mountain biking before it was cool Mentors over the years What clicked in 2018 Perfecting his coaching style and some memorable moments Importance of cross training  His love for BBQ And much much more Get Connected hhttps://www.instagram.com/tcowie16/ https...

Brittany Peterson is an ultra runner who has found her niche in sky running and is looking to make a statement in the ultra world in 2019. A college track running turned trail runner placed 3rd in the sky running worlds in 2018 and won the Bandero 100K to solidify herself a spot in the 2019 Western States 100.  In this episode she shares: Finding her passion on the trails Overcoming injuries and h...

Sonni Hönscheid- 3 time Queen of Molokai SUP champion joins us from her home town in the Canary Islands for this episode of the Hammer Factor.  Sonni’s life-long love for the ocean and positive, care-free attitude are visible in all aspects of her life- including her art.  In this episode she shares:  How growing up a pro windsurfer's daughter helped shape her passion for SUP Winning the GlaGla ra...

Aaron Saft is a USA track and field trail marathon champion, 2nd place finisher at both the Grindstone 100 and Chatanooga 100 ultra trail marathons, and owner of Asheville’s Foot Rx. In this episode, Aaron tells us about his many phases of running from racing 1 mile to 100-mile races.  In this episode he shares: High and low moments of his career. Being a father and an athlete #dadthleteOwning a r...

Probably the most well known female athlete in SUP - Annabel Anderson - join us for this inspirational episode. Annabel has overcome major injuries starting at the age of 17 and still managed to become a world’s best by showing up every day.  In this episode she shares: How her dreams of being an Olympic skier were shattered  Recovering from 11 surgeries before the age of 24 Surviving the financia...

The 2018 Tough Mudder World Champion, Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) phenom, Hunter McIntyre, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Hunter is a passionate, energetic human bean that thrives going against the grain and will take on any challenge. In the episode Hunter shares : Why OCR Being diagnosed with ADHD in school and how he benefits from it today Going from a party animal/ Abercrombie mod...