Jacob Banta | Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro

Jacob Banta | Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro

Jacob Banta is a pro trail runner and photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He's been building a strong racing resume in the sport for a few years before achieving a big breakthrough in February when he finished 2nd place at the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand. That result earned Jacob a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. This podcast coincides with Jacob signing his first professional running contract with Altra -- an important moment for any ambitious athlete. Topics:
  • What makes you you?
  • Jacob's experience racing motocross
  • Dealing with traumatic brain injuries and concussions
  • An email Jacob's mother Misty sent to Freetrail
  • The importance of being given an opportunity
  • Jacob's coach, Rick Floyd
  • Earning a Golden Ticket
  • How the Altra partnership came to be
  • Practicing patience while building a pro athletic career
  • Visualization and cultivating belief
  • Training and goals for Western States
  • Upcoming race at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k
  • A lot more!
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Trail Running Industry News & Business Opportunities - Seth LaReau of Trail Waves

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Kilian Korth | The Rise of 200 Milers & Ultrarunning's New Frontier

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Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

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Beth McKenzie is an American pro trail runner living in Australia. She is also the Founder and CEO of Wyn Republic, a performance sports apparel brand, and a mother of two. Over the last two seasons,...

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Tim Tollefson to talk through the following topics:   Trail Runner o...

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Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro

Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro

Will Murray is a pro trail runner living in Bellingham, WA. He was one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, finishing 2nd at the Black Canyon 100k and winning the Javelina Jundred in a new course...

14 Jan 1h 8min

Jim Walmsley & Katie Schide | #1 Trail Runner of the Year

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Today we welcome the #1 Trail Runners of the Year, Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both Americans who currently reside in France. This is the second time each has won our prestigious award and they'v...

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Today we welcome the #2 Trail Runners of the Year, Ruth Croft of New Zealand and Francesco Puppi of Italy.      We start with Ruth who is unquestionably one of the best to ever do it. This seaso...

9 Jan 49min

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