Episode #63: Competing in the 603 with Tom Hooper

Tom Hooper joins us on The Running Kind Podcast to chat all things mountain running. Tom is the owner and race director for Six03 Endurance. Within Six03 Endurance you can find several iconic trail races based in New Hampshire, including but not limited to, Loon Mountain Race and Sunapee Scramble. Both of these difficult mountain running events have been the host for several USATF Mountain Running Team Championships. In today's episode we dive into sub-ultra appreciation, the growth of trail running and the importance of grassroots events. Follow along his races at @six03endurance or https://six03endurance.com/. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

The Running Kind ambassador, Emily Fisk, joins our episode today. Her background is in nutrition, registered dietician, and healthcare administration so we took a deep dive into all things nutrition in this episode. In addition to being a nutrition guru, she is a competitive trail runner & ultramarathoner. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

2025 has come to a close… & was our most successful year yet! In today's episode, Aimee is joined by the fam! Mom (Dee) and Em both sit down with Aimee to chat about all the races of 2025 and what's coming up in a new year with The Running Kind. Here's an unfiltered look behind the scenes! See our 2026 race calendar here: https://therunningkind.net/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_  Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee is joined by Sandi Nypaver. Sandi is the winner of this year's Grindstone 100K, coming in 6th place overall. She is an accomplished trail runner, coach and co-founder of Higher Running and plant based athlete. She has had success across many different distances and disciplines. In this episode, we dive into what it looks like building strength as a vegan athlete and how her passions have collided in the running space.  https://higherrunning.com/plant-based/ Follow Sandi at @sandinypaver or @the_kind_alternative on Instagram. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today's episode, we are welcoming Sofía Ramírez Hernández to the show! Sofía is a trail runner and artist based out of Michigan. She is a part of several different organizations including No Surrender Running Club, Switchback Endurance, Huron 100 and of course, Sofía Draws Every Day. In this episode we dive into the connection between art and trail running and how a daily practice has shifted Sofía's perspective on goal setting. Connect with Sofía on Instagram at @sofiadrawseveryday! https://www.sofiadrawseveryday.com/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Josh Fernandez joins us on today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast. Josh is the Executive Director of Queer Run and they are passionate about queer advocacy and equality in the running space. Queer Run is dedicated to creating safe spaces for Philadelphia-area LGBTQIA+ athletes and allies of all running paces. They welcome people from all backgrounds to join them for their free weekly group runs. Follow Queer Run or Josh on Instagram at @queerrun or @joshadelphia. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Aimee is joined by professional trail runner, Michelle Merlis on today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast. Michelle has been hitting the trails since 2014 and has run as a professional SkyRunner and for Team USA at the Mountain Running World Championship in 2022. This year Michelle has expanded her coaching business with MNTN Goat Running while also battling with her body fighting a tick-borne illness. With a shared passion for environmentalism, we shared many thoughts on today's episode about the intersection of climate activism in sport. Follow Michelle at @mntngoatrunning or @mountain.runner.michelle You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today's episode Aimee chats with Yolanda Lopez Haugabook, also known as Yo! Yo joins us today as the co-founder of a new trail running group in Nashville, TN, Sin Miedo. Sin Miedo translates to without fear, or fearless, and has taken off with force. She and her partner are bringing inclusivity to the trails, making it a safer space for BIPOC runners to enjoy!  Check out Sin Miedo at @sinmiedotrailrunners on Instagram! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Today Aimee is joined by David Sinclair, a Craft mountain athlete that has been tearing up the scene for years now. He had a stellar race, most recently placing second at CCC at UTMB in France a few weeks ago. Though this is his most recent accomplishment, he holds the course record at JFK 50, won the USATF 50K championships, and was named #3 Ultrarunner of the Year last year… among a long list of impressive race finishes. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Aimee is joined by Samantha Dong and Steven Leung on today's episode featuring Asian Trail Mix! Asian Trail Mix is a trail running community based in New York City that promotes diversity and inclusion for people of color, especially AAPI individuals, at all levels of fitness. Samantha and Steven founded the group and recently brought members to Climb It For Climate, where we all connected in person for the first time! Follow Asian Trail Mix on Instagram @asiantrailmix! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego