Listen "Episode 74: Matt Forsman is Back and Up to His Old Haunts"
Episode Synopsis
Matt Forsman is back to the podcast to talk about the return to in-person racing and how his Haunted Bay Area Road Trip has evolved since last year. Matt discusses why this April was a breaking point for him and the challenges of figuring out the right mix of in-person and virtual events. We also hear how the Ninja Loop was the origin for his racing company Sasquatch Racing.
Some highlights from our conversation:
✅ The challenges of getting a permit for an in-person race
🔗 Inclusivity in event organizing
🎽 The return of group training
🧠 The mental health components of in-person training and events
🚨 Addressing our depleted surge capacity
🤩 His personal renaissance
🐲 The creative evolution of his races
💡 Finding his best ideas on long runs
Check The Haunted Bay Area Road Trip!
Follow Matt on Facebook and Twitter @262Matt, and find his coaching at San Francisco Running Club and his races at Sasquatch Racing
You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @Runnersofthebay
Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at [email protected].
This week’s episode with Matt is brought to you EverAthlete, the online strength and mobility training community for outdoor enthusiasts! Visit www.everathlete.fit/ and use code ROTB50 to get 50% off your first month!
Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.
Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.
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Some highlights from our conversation:
✅ The challenges of getting a permit for an in-person race
🔗 Inclusivity in event organizing
🎽 The return of group training
🧠 The mental health components of in-person training and events
🚨 Addressing our depleted surge capacity
🤩 His personal renaissance
🐲 The creative evolution of his races
💡 Finding his best ideas on long runs
Check The Haunted Bay Area Road Trip!
Follow Matt on Facebook and Twitter @262Matt, and find his coaching at San Francisco Running Club and his races at Sasquatch Racing
You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @Runnersofthebay
Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at [email protected].
This week’s episode with Matt is brought to you EverAthlete, the online strength and mobility training community for outdoor enthusiasts! Visit www.everathlete.fit/ and use code ROTB50 to get 50% off your first month!
Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.
Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.
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