Otto is a runner and outdoor enthusiast from Bozeman Montana. He is a trail focused footwear designer by trade and has a wealth of knowledge on shoe technology as well as in the overall outdoor retail landscape. Otto has a stellar resume competing in The Cirque Series mountain races and currently focused on Ultra endurance racing, specifically the Crazy Mountain 100.

In this interview episode Otto runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., gives some insight on the shoe biz, answers some hypotheticals, and the boys talk strategy on how to take full advantage of your pacing crew without breaking the rules. Enjoy!

Do you have that dog in you? This episode is all about underdogs! Our host Jake Jr. discusses his preference for the underdog mindset and highlights true underdog stories from the running world and beyond.

Links:

Zach Miller Documentary

https://youtu.be/xvJMlwNUAsI?si=yrUgWo7CBoEh-sC4

Zach Miller & Jim Wamsley UTMB 2023 Highlights

https://youtu.be/AaCGGopQOJ0?si=j_Egp1z9o6bHTzx5

Michael Otteson Youtube:

https://youtu.be/qQXswaLlX4E?si=vUu5_QAULiSZDdxW

Conor Mantz & Clayton Young Qualify for Paris 2024

https://youtu.be/xYrGTv-QPLA?si=fUpuCxCJ7gFOZhy4

Music:

Intro: 40 k by Gee Tee

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=0756e06f7e0e43b7

Outro: Making It Right By Remember Sports

https://open.spotify.com/track/3k8hFSYbeMcHbyx3Ah3mBV?si=3f43595c42944aec

Mike is an ultra trail runner from Philadelphia.

He is the resident expert on trail running in the Wissahickon Valley Park (The Wiss) which is the crown jewel of Philadelphia's park system with over 50 miles of trails.

In this interview episode Mike runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., describes his approach to running, details his knowledge of the Wiss, and lays out his big goals for the year.

Mike's running style is unique and motivating and he is an incredible follow on Strava especially if you are interested in the Philly/East Coast Ultra Trail scene.

https://www.strava.com/athletes/23295043?oq=mike%20

If you would like to support conservation and maintenance of Wiss please consider making a donation to the Friends of the Wissahickon

https://fow.org/

Creds:

Intro: 40k by Gee Tee

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=b55c5585eddd4394

Outro: High (ft Lois Lauri) by Polygon

https://youtu.be/ksh6eeMYdXg?si=k2WiV_H9hmn4pWSr

Our host Jake Jr. sits down with himself to highlight the benefits of recreating outdoors over the comfort and ease of the indoors. 

He gives some insight on how to plan and motivate towards more outdoor efforts. 

He also tells a few stories of resilient runners who have benefited from outdoor training. 

Links: 

Yuki Kawauchi Story 

https://youtu.be/GLtRS8JeQq0?si=i5hp2lc_0kPgwa3c

Molly Seidel Story 

https://youtu.be/SeCkzufh8dc?si=_gf3IbaQKkNoZBdd

Lucy Charles-Barclay Indoor Set Up 

https://youtu.be/tqM1tMZYm7A?si=jNXHuVD219nb3F5S

Music: 

Intro: 40 k by Gee Tee

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=8fecb11e73ba4ced

Outro: Keep Things Random by Jersey 

https://open.spotify.com/track/7ElqztGIlLw0QQXiUR6Tk4?si=ab62232ada9547b5

The Run Up-Take Podcast trailer/teaser episode. Brian K joins the show to help Jake Jr. test out some new pod equipment and run the gamut of questions.

Brian is a cyclist, skier, runner, climber and all around outdoor enthusiast. Brian grew up and went to college in the SLC area and now resides in Seattle. He is stoked on his outdoor hobbies and has a ton of knowledge about them, he also knows how to kick back for some laughs and have a good time.

Welcome to The Run Up-Take!

A podcast for celebrating running and the outdoors, while keeping things light and laid back, with a few hot takes sprinkled throughout.

In this first Introduction episode our host Jake Jr. lays out the ethos, format, and goals for the show.

He runs himself through the gamut of questions, and gives an in depth look at his auto-bigraphical running journey.

Enjoy