Inside Ultra-Runner, Jacob Banta's First Western States 100

In this episode of the Front Pack Podcast, we catch up with Jacob Banta, one of trail running’s most intriguing rising stars just after his first crack at the sport’s biggest stage. But Jacob’s path to elite ultrarunning didn’t start where you’d expect. Before sponsors like Amazfit, before the big races, and before the Western States debut, he was racing motocross. Now he’s making the leap in a big way—and doing it with a calm, California cool that makes you wonder how he stays so relaxed while putting in 135 miles of work behind the scenes. We talk Western States, training, fueling, training; what it takes to break into the top level of trail running, the mindset behind his training, and what he’s learned along the way. If you want a glimpse at where the sport is headed next, or are looking to be inspired, dive in. ______ Big thanks to Amazfit, Jacob's sponsor for connecting us. Follow them on Instagram, @amazfit.global. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amazfit.global ⁠ ______ Interested in the news, gear, trends, and athletes changing endurance sports. Follow Front Pack Sports on Instagram @FrontPackSports. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/frontpacksports/⁠