The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE In this episode, Troy Meadows talks with Brian Peterson, an ultra runner and father based in Arizona who is also passionate about vintage clothing and Wild West culture. Brian shares his background in sports and how he discovered trail running. He talks about his experience running his first 100K and the importance of going beyond what you think you're capable of.  Brian also discusses the challenges of balancing running and family life, emphasizing the need to prioritize and find a routine that works for everyone. In this part of the conversation, Troy and Brian discuss the importance of consistency in training and the need to balance work, training, and family. They also talk about their involvement in Trail Talk, a YouTube show where they discuss current topics in trail running. Brian shares his experiences running the Javelina 100K and the Javelina 100-Miler, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned.  They also discuss Brian's partnership with Norda, a sustainable trail running shoe company. Takeaways Don't be afraid to go beyond what you think you're capable of in running. Finding a balance between running and family life requires prioritization and effective time management. Brain's Links IG - @wolfrunner Strava - Brian Peterson Links to things we talked about. Mount Baldy Run-to-the-Top LMFA & Co Running Club Vapor Kar - Hydration Vest Trail Talk Trail Running Reaction show on YouTube Javalina 100k Norda 001 Black Canyon 100k pacing @Elliotcardin from Norda Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:39 Early Sports and Introduction to Running 09:23 Rediscovering Running and Trail Running 14:23 Running First 100K 28:39 Interests in Vintage Clothing and Wild West Culture 34:27 Balancing Running and Family Life 39:04 The Importance of Consistency in Training 41:03 Balancing Work, Training, and Family 43:09 The Maturity of Ultra Running 44:16 The Value of Doing the Work 48:26 Trail Talk: A Fun and Engaging Project 57:42 The Javelina 100K Experience 01:09:39 Reflecting on the Javelina 100-Miler 01:13:53 The Javelina 100K Redemption If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  Run Trail Life - This is a brand I am super passionate about because I am the Founder and Chief everything officer for RTL. Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to runners for public lands. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. Freetrail - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more. I absolutely love this community and have personally used the training plans to get ready for my ultra efforts. Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteFreetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube