Pat Reagan: Just Two Dudes Being Real

The conversation between Ryan and Patrick covers various topics related to podcasting, music, and their personal experiences. They discuss their podcast setups, favorite albums and cassettes, and Patrick's background in music and the instruments he plays. They also touch on the commercialization of music and the pressure and expectations Patrick faced at the Western States race. Overall, the conversation provides insights into their shared passion for music and the challenges and joys of being involved in the music industry. In this part of the conversation, Patrick reflects on his past races and the disappointment he felt at Western States 2021. He discusses the freedom he now feels without the pressure of living up to expectations and the joy of rediscovering running without the need for competition. Patrick also emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships and appreciating the journey. He expresses gratitude for his sponsors and the support they have shown him. Finally, Patrick talks about the freedom to express his opinions without the constraints of being a sponsored athlete. In this conversation, Patrick Reagan and Ryan Ploeckelman discuss the impact of a controversial shoe design on Patrick's running career. They also explore the coaching process and the importance of finding the right coach for individual athletes. Patrick shares his insights on working with athletes of all levels and the satisfaction of seeing them achieve their goals. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of ultra running and the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity. The conversation concludes with a discussion about future conversations and the thriving Adventure Jogger community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 00:35 Discussion about Podcasting and Music 06:33 Patrick's Music Background and Instruments 09:58 The Role of Rhythm in Bands 12:25 Getting into Music and Playing in Bands 26:45 Commercialization of Music 31:00 Meeting at Western States and Memes 33:49 Pressure and Expectations at Western States 34:22 Reflecting on Past Races 39:17 The Disappointment of Western States 2021 46:55 The Freedom of Not Living up to Expectations 53:51 Taking a Sabbatical and Rediscovering the Joy of Running 59:12 Authentic Relationships and Appreciating the Journey 01:06:49 Finding Support and Gratitude in Sponsors 01:07:46 Embracing Freedom to Express Opinions 01:07:59 The Awful Experiment 01:08:54 The Strange Shoe Design 01:09:23 The Impact on Performance 01:09:46 Taking a Stand 01:10:04 The Downfall 01:10:34 Reflecting on the Experience 01:11:18 The Positive Side of Hoka 01:11:32 Comparing Different Brands 01:12:30 Timing and Trajectory 01:12:42 Favorite Swag from Hoka 01:13:45 Exclusive Gear 01:14:02 Invitation to Nashville 01:14:32 The Ryman Auditorium 01:15:02 Helping Everyday Runners 01:16:06 Best Advice for Everyday Runners 01:16:45 Investment in Athletes 01:17:18 Working with Different Athletes 01:18:08 Learning from Everyday Runners 01:19:05 The Challenge of Coaching 01:19:36 Invested in Athletes' Success 01:20:03 Collaborative Coaching 01:20:43 Unique Concepts in Coaching 01:21:28 Working with Different Athletes 01:22:31 Coaching Breakups 01:23:08 Maintaining Relationships 01:23:51 Possibility of Future Conversations 01:25:29 The Rollercoaster of Ultra Running 01:26:01 The Realities of Ultra Running 01:27:26 Coaching Relationships 01:28:07 The Breakup of Tortoise and Hare 01:29:14 Future Conversations 01:31:26 The Adventure Jogger Community 01:32:06 The Tortoise and the Hare Podcast 01:33:17 Continuing the Conversation Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices