This week we’re talking to Jeffrey Stern, a professional runner for Salomon, dog dad, coach, freelance writer, and marketing consultant. Jeffrey grew up in Marin and still thinks of the Bay Area as home even though he is now ripping it up on the trails and roads in Santa Barbara. Jeffrey spent 2020 consistently training and shaping himself into an ultra runner who is ready to have breakthrough races at some of the biggest races in the country this year. He recently smashed the unsupported FKT on the 42-mile Los Padres Traverse as a part of training for Black Canyon 100k. Jeffrey shares his mental and physical training trips, how he balances his life, and how rowdy, adventurous races like The Dipsea and Mount Marathon inspired him to pursue trail running professionally. Jeffrey’s passion is infectious. We dare you to listen to this episode and not smile!
Some highlights from our conversation:
🏡 His tips for balancing everything while working from home
😴 The power of sleep in performance
🙌 Knowing yourself and not worrying about what works for other people
⌚️How lunch runs can make 24 hours feel so much longer
🧠 How to train mentally for breakthrough races
🏔 Why he chose the Los Padres Traverse for his recent FKT
💫 What he learned from his FKT that he’s going to apply to Black Canyon
🏃‍♂️ How The Dipsea race inspired him to think about trail running
🎽 Why crazy adventurous races like The Dipsea and Mount Marathon get him stoked
🌪 Becoming a better runner during 2020 by mixing things up and being consistent during periods of chaos
⚡️How 2020 might spark an increase in trail running
🚵‍♂️ The differences between cycling and the trail running community
Follow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter and Instagram @uponward, his website where you can find out more about him and his coaching, his blog for Spring Energy, and his dogs’ instagram @leoandlunas_lab_life.
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