The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Jacob Banta | Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro
1h 22m
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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