About this episode

This week’s guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada. 

Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race director, and more.

In this week’s episode we talked about:

  • the many hats he wears
  • living and running in Alberta, Canada
  • his entry into running
  • the running community 
  • what RD’s are dealing with during these times
  • his background in education
  • a dive into homeschooling and his tips for parents who are now working from home with school aged kids
  • and much more!

You can follow Jacob’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/ and https://twitter.com/jacobpuzey, and his coaching group is called Peak Run Performance.

This week’s podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn’t slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They’re tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I’ll be wearing them this spring and you should too!


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