The Headlamp Hour with Nate Jewkes

Speedgoat 50k 2024 race recap! My grueling and humbling experience with the course, my training block leading up to the race, nutrition plan, stats during the race, and some Air BnB surprises.

I had the opportunity to pace Hayden Hawks at the 2024 Western States 100. Hayden finished 3rd, only 16 seconds behind 2nd place in a sprint finish. I also got the chance to help run with a camera up the escarpment for the livestream. In this episode I discuss my first experience at this iconic race. Episode cover art: @squirrels_nut_butter Follow Nate! Nate’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...

Back in March it was announced that Mountain Outpost would produce the livestream for the Western States 100! On this episode we talk with Zac Marion - the Director of Livestream Production at Mountain Outpost about his background and all things Western States Livestream! Episode Cover Photo: Mark B. Griffith Follow Zac! Zac’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zac_marion/?hl=en Zac’s Strava -...

Tayson Whittaker is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals - an ultralight backpacking gear company based in Cedar City, Utah. Tayson is also a dad of two, has an impressive beard, and just completed his first 100 mile trail race - the Bryce Canyon 100.  Is this episode we talk about how Tayson started a company before even graduating from college, how he loves being a father, and how trail running...

Just 6 weeks after my 6th child was born I ran and won the Bryce Canyon 50 miler in course record time. My wife Danielle and I talk about how it went! Enjoy! Follow Nate! Nate’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nate.jewkes/ Nate’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/16021854

Rachael Norfleet is the newly minted Director of Partnerships at Aravaipa - the trail and ultra events company. Rachel is an accomplished trail runner herself and lives with her husband Mitch and son Callum in Bozeman, Montana. In this episode of The Headlamp Hour we talk about Rachel’s new position at Aravaipa and how she got there after several years in medical sales. We discuss her approach to...

How do you deal with death threats you receive through your LinkedIn post you meant to be inspirational and informative? How do you obsess over the process of becoming a better trail runner and detach yourself from the outcome? Chris Claflin is a trail runner based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and a financial coach whose LinkedIn posts are informative, educational, but apparently also controversial t...

Is this runnable? What does runnable mean? What is Fell Running? Sky Running? What's a VK? PTRA? UTMB? ITRA? FKT? On this episode of the Headlamp Hour with my cohost Hayden Hawks we talk about, well, all things Trail Running! Especially for those just getting into trail running, we define all the trail running acronyms and terminology, talk about some of the biggest races, names, and gear in t...

Hey Headlampers! Welcome to the Headlamp Hour! On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Eszter Csillag -  a trail runner born in Hungary but currently based in Hong Kong.  Eszter is a mother of two and just last week defended her dissertation for her PhD in Art History! On this episode we talk about how Eszter was raised in an active, sports family of 6 children in Budapest, Hungary, how...

On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Patrick Oborn and Mike Greer who just competed in Sudden Death December. What is Sudden Death December you ask? It is an individual, backyard ultra of sorts, last-one standing style. It actually starts with “No Rest November” where you run at least 10k per day everyday in November, then starting December 1st you run 11k. On December 2nd you run 12k...

KC Stayner is a trail runner based in Canyon Lake, Texas, near San Antonio. KC is a father of 5, the Director of Sales for Tyler Technologies, and my cousin-in-law! KC has an extensive trail running background, including finishes at the Wasatch 100, Bandera 100k, and most recently at the Rocky Racoon 100 miler. KC and his wife Hannah homeschool their children on their ranch/homestead in Texas.  In...

Lauren Puretz is a trail runner based in Colorado Springs, CO. On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk about how she earned a GOLDEN TICKET to the 2024 Western States Endurance Run by getting 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k just a couple weeks ago. Lauren is also a gynecologist, wife, and mother of two! I hope you enjoy the conversation.  Follow Lauren! Lauren’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/a...

On this episode I give a full race recap of my experience at the 2024 Black Canyon 100k. This was my debut 100k and it did not disappoint! To help me retell the story I’m joined by my wife Danielle as cohost. I know that you’ll enjoy the recap! Photo Credit: Mike McMonagle @shitinthewoods Nate’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nate.jewkes/ Nate’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1602...

On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Tyler Green and Rachel Drake - the trail running couple sponsored by Nike and based in Portland Oregon. In addition to trail running, Tyler is a high school cross country coach and Rachel just finished up medical school, but most importantly they are parents to their 16 month old boy Lewis! On this episode we talk about Tyler and Rachel’s recent tr...

Originally from Whakatane New Zealand, Dan Jones now lives and spends most of his time in Wellington, NZ with his fiancee Michelle  Because of our mutual friendship, for this episode I brought on a special co-host, Hayden Hawks! In this conversation we talk about Dan’s amazing breakout 2023 season, including 1st at Tarawera 100k on home soil, a 5th place finish at Western States, and an impressive...

Kim and Justin Haslam are a trail running couple from Ogden Utah. Both nurses, they balance their time between work, running, and being parents to their three children. In this conversation we talk about all of that and more - including life lessons learned from 100 miler finishes and DNFs, Justin’s appendicitis, Kim’s Vietnamese heritage, and helping their kids find and pursue their passions.  Fo...

Nicole and Patrick Monette are a dynamic couple hailing from Michigan, who juggle their roles as trail runners and devoted parents to three children. Nicole, a full-time Physical Therapist, boasts a remarkable past as a professional trail runner for Hoka. Meanwhile, Patrick, a dedicated stay-at-home Dad, talks about his growing passion for trail running. Together, they share insights into their un...

On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Chris Morrison, a father, husband, trail runner, and content creator. We talk about how he grew up in Alaska, met his wife Ashley there and how later they made the drastic move to Phoenix. We discuss how he got into trail running as well as how he grew his Instagram following by posting authentic, funny, and relatable running content. We discuss th...

On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Kylie Aldaz and Matt Halverson - the incredible trail running couple based in Tuscon, Arizona. We discuss their backgrounds, including Matt’s Iowa farming upbringing and his continued role in selling tractors for John Deere. We talk about Kylie’s job as a recruiter at the University of Arizona, and her successful coaching business - Desert to Peak...

On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Summer and Christian Allen - The amazing all-american duo and parents of two, soon to be three! We discuss how they met at Weber State University, how they continued to compete and become All-Americans while raising their first child. We ask Summer what it’s like to go from running in the Olympic trials to being a mom and running during and after p...

In this episode we talk with Anthony Costales -  a professional trail runner from Salt Lake City Utah. Anthony is a husband, father, and Junior High School PE Teacher. In this episode we talk about his 2023 season, including his first place and course record performance at the Black Canyon 100k and his podium finish at Western States. We also talk about how he and his wife Katie balance their time...

Caleb Olson is a trail runner from Draper, Utah who balances life as a Software Developer, husband, and an elite trail runner. In this episode we discuss his background, being from the Pacific Northwest, how he met his wife and moved to Utah. We also discuss his recent 2nd place finish at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100k in South Africa and his preparation for Western States next summer after getting a...

Damon Chavez is a trail runner from Cedar City, UT. At just 26 years old he already has an impressive trail running resume. This year he competed in the Tahoe 200, securing a 3rd place finish there. He also ran the very competitive Javelina 100 and got 11th. He balances his love of running with his full time job and is one of the silent crushers of the trail running world. Follow Damon! Damon'...

In this, the first episode of the Headlamp Hour podcast we talk with none other than the amazing Hayden Hawks, my former college teammate, current training partner, and good friend. We delve into his whirlwind of a year – from his difficult but formative DNF at Western States last June, to his knee surgery and recovery, to his move to Boulder, CO, and why he decided to move back to Cedar City, UT....

This is the very first episode of a new podcast called The Headlamp Hour. In this episode, I, your host, introduce myself and talk about what you can expect from future episodes. Welcome! Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠Nate's Instagram Miller vs. Hawks: Miller vs. Hawks - Run Steep Get High - TNF 50