Hammer Factor Hot Seat – Details, episodes & analysis

Coree Woltering (aka Speedo Man) brings his light-hearted yet determined attitude to the Hot Seat as he discusses his recent FKT on the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail.  This track runner turned Ironman turned ultra runner talks about his experiences running for 21 days straight during a pandemic, civil unrest, the ups and downs of both his FKT and his career, being a person of color in the outdoor industry, and the future of trail running.  This is a good one folks, enjoy! The article discussed in the episode: Racial Complexities of Outdoor Spaces: An Analysis of African American’s Lived Experiences in Outdoor Recreation  Follow Coree Website Instagram Facebook Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

To say Jay Leutze is a genius would be a colossal understatement. Jay has been a catalyst for many conservation projects over the years. From protecting the Appalachian Trail, a story detailed in his book Stand Up That Mountain, to his most recent work helping the Great American Outdoors Act see it’s way through congress, there are few conservationists with a more decorated track record than Jay. Stand Up That Mountain More on Jay Leutze Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

In this episode, we are excited to have legendary polar explorer, Sarah McNair-Landry.  Sarah grew up in  Iqaluit, the capital city of Canada’s territory of Nunavut, with a team of dogs and freezing weather.  She has traversed the Greenland Ice Cap five times and is the youngest person to ever reach both the North and South Poles.  Alongside Sarah in this episode, we have legendary whitewater kayaker and boyfriend Erik Boomer.  Enjoy the show! Follow Sarah on Instagram Follow Erik on Instagram   Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

8 time National Champion, arguably the fastest single-speeder in the world, professional and coach, Gordon Wadsworth (aka Quadsworth) joins us on the 15th episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  In this episode, we discuss: • Becoming a single-speed Jedi Master • How he discovered his love for biking • His passion for coaching youth • Why he loves stage races • His passion for adventure • Ups and downs of his 20-year career and how the sport has changed • Finding the perfect coach for right now • Surviving COVID-19 lockdown Follow Gordon Instagram  quadsworth.com Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

Whitewater SUP pioneer, class IV tuber, multisport adventurer, and engineer, Spencer Lacy joins us on this episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  Coming from a whitewater family and continuing the passion, Spencer talks about:  The beginnings of whitewater SUP Stand Up Paddling The Grand Canyon Class IV tubing - including the Grand Canyon Iceland pack raft expedition Growing up in a whitewater family Minivan life SUP racing Get Connected Instagram Facebook Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

  For a limited time, use discount code 'GTFOutside' for 10% off your entire cart. (get the fuck outside!). https://coloradokayak.com/ Races, freestyle comps, free camping and more in New Mexico! MothersDayWhitewater.com Take advantage of your free time: https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor/ Welcome to Hammer Factor Episode 72, ‘Paddling Through A Pandemic”.  I want to start off by saying we are living through unprecedented times.  Everyone listening to this show has seen their schedule, job and life in general drastically change in just a few days.  The situation in this country and around the world for that matter is evolving daily.  While no one can predict the future, the next few months will be something tomorrow’s generation will study in their history books.  To say we’re going to face adversity is a colossal understatement.  Having said that there will be another side to this. We will move through this cloud and that is what we want to discuss on this show.  Primarily can we or even should we keep kayaking through this era of social distancing and if should what is the best practice. Hammer Factor Subscription Options Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammerfactor/? Hipgrave Magic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM551Exbsqo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3xYpjqgcKz97Wzg_phZYx4za3mNOZ2BYi-3UGv3QqsnB_eIuFRlExDbc0 Jet-Powered Kayak:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1SVStFWg-g&fbclid=IwAR2LwQbB8bohX8nnJp6Au6QTUVkr6TEHpVv0VKoR-WubQAyBEdskEv5c1rA    

3-time King of the Hammer's Champion, 3-time Ultra 4 National Champion, and Triple Crown Off-Road Champion,  Jason Scherer joins us on this episode of the Hammer Factor Hot Seat.  With over 20 years of off-road car racing experience, Jason talks about:  A perfect race is the elimination of all mistakes-there no such thing as 110% How he became the king of Ultra 4 What makes Ultra 4 so awesome How his unique racing style and brought him to where he is today The sport of Ultra 4 and how it has grown and changed over the last decade. Staying fit and his secret recipe of rest, exercise and diet. Get Connected Instagram Website King of the Hammers Video Links 2019 King of the Hammers 2018 King of the Hammers Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

Environmental Toxicology Consultant and former pro mountain biker, Anne Galyean, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Anne talks about how she discovered mountain biking,  her love for science, and her days on the National Enduro team. In this episode we discuss: Balancing mountain biking and getting her PhD How mountain biking relates to making life decisions How to live life outside the mold The importance of consistent fitness Get Connected Instagram Facebook Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat

Lindsey Richter-founder of Ladies AllRide and previously pro mountain biker joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Lindsey has a mission to change women's lives and empower them through dirt, sweat, and a mountain bike.  Lindsey has a unique outlook of the sport from experience in racing, advertising, coaching, and so much more.  In this episode Lindsey talks about: How she found herself through sports Finding ultimate suffering and loving the struggle How empowering and confidence boosting mountain biking can be-especially for women Life as a coach  Her Survivor days and how it changed her Get Connected Instagram Facebook

Simon Grimstrup (aka the Barbarian Trailrunner) is the 2019 Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra Champion-a 230K, 5-day running race across the artic. As well, he has raced 400km across the Gobi Desert and is on the Danish National Running Team.  In this episode Simon shares: How he got into Ultrarunning What it takes to run 200+ km  How a flatlander trains for the mountains Ups and downs of an endurance race  Stories of fatigue, sleep deprivation and how to keep going Get Connected Instagram Facebook Subscribe Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat/id1414378393?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hammer-factor-hot-seat?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/hammerfactorhotseat