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From Kayaking to Running: Brian Vermillion's Journey

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Brian Vermillion, an experienced athlete in kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, and ultra running, joins Steven Kornhaus on the Adventure Jogger podcast. They discuss Brian's recent win and course record at the Fort Frenzy 12-hour race, as well as his journey in various sports. Brian shares his transition from kayaking to running, starting with a triathlon that sparked his interest in running. He talks about his first marathon and ultra marathon experiences, including the Three Sisters 24-hour race and the Fontandango 50-miler. Brian shares his experiences of overcoming injuries and participating in various races, including the Fontana Dam race and the No Business 100. He discusses the challenges he faced during these races and the support he received from his wife. Brian also talks about his transition from kayaking and mountain biking to focusing more on running. He highlights his participation in the Cherokee 130k race and the technicality of the course. Brian finishes first in the race, despite the challenging conditions. Brian discusses his recent races and future plans, including his experience at the Cherokee Ultra and his upcoming race, Last Man Standing. He also talks about his training volume and favorite places to run in Tennessee. Brian shares his love for his converted van and his adventures in it, including a trip to Colorado. He mentions his bucket list race, Hardrock, and his favorite race distance, around 50-60 miles. Brian also reveals his favorite trail snack, post-race treat, and recovery tool. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:36 Victory at the Fort Frenzy 12-Hour Race 03:30 Challenges and Triumphs in the Race 05:16 Running with East Coast Adventures 06:43 Brian Vermillion's Multisport Journey 10:19 Transition from Kayaking to Running 13:06 Brian Vermillion's Competition Resume 16:24 Road Running and First Half Marathon 19:43 First Ultra Marathon Experience 24:04 Overcoming Injuries and Setbacks 26:18 Transitioning from Other Sports to Running 28:13 Exploring Trails and Longer Distances 30:03 Setting Personal Goals and Summiting Mountains 34:31 The First Attempt at a 100-Mile Race 38:23 The Supportive Role of Brian's Wife 40:48 Challenging Races and Technical Courses 43:56 Success in the Inaugural Cherokee 130k Race 46:54 A Season of Wins and Future Plans 49:03 Training and Running in the Mountains of Tennessee 52:54 Van Life and Adventures in Colorado 56:19 Dreaming of Hardrock and Favorite Race Distances 58:27 Favorite Trail Snacks and Post-Race Treats 01:06:24 Recovery with Ice Baths Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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