Road Dog Podcast

“I hope people like the book. It’s happy and it’s sad. It’s extraordinarily emotional.” Michael Salsbury is a runner, a family man and the author of Running From Tragedy. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about his runner son Sebastian, his running, Broken Arrow, why he wrote the book, what’s the book about, his personal tragic family story, and why you should read it. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Michael Salsbury Contact Info: Website: www.runningfromtragedymemoir.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Tragedy-Michael-Salsbury/dp/B0D1VZVC9N Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

“If you run with the Earth then you can run forever.” Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch is a trail runner and life coach from Germany and currently lives in Oregon. In this episode, Franziska chats with Luis about her life journey, how she got into distance running, her love of Luna Sandals, her experience of running in the Copper Canyons, how travel is important, Born to Run, meeting her husband in Mexico, and being a life coach. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. www.lunasandals.com/FRANPRETSCH  lunasandals.com/escobar GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch Contact Info: [email protected] www.franpretsch.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/frofra.gof IG: franpretsch https://www.instagram.com/franpretsch?igsh=bTYycmpkcGg0M2tm&utm_source=qr Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com  

“I can’t think of any scenario where I’ve witnessed such like a close-knit community that was accepting of new people.” John Waters is runner and works in software. In this episode, John chats with Luis about moving to San Diego, his experience in the Copper Canyons, his experience at Born to Run, playing music in front of people, his prep for Leadville, and his mental health struggles. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com John Waters Contact Info: https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleywaters/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

“That’s incredible that us as people can go out there and push ourselves that hard and just see where that edge is, and there’s kind of this fascination with like where is that edge and what does that feel like.”  Rob DeCou is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Lux Virtual. He is also an ultra-endurance athlete. In this episode, Rob chats with Luis about his son getting into endurance sports, their experience at Born to Run, the importance of connection in his son’s life, his family’s journey on visiting all the National Parks, his mission to help raise awareness bout human trafficking, his partnership with Hope 61, his project of kayaking from Catalina to San Pedro, and why the Copper Canyons is a special place. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Rob DeCou Contact Info: [email protected] https://gorobgo.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdecou/ https://www.facebook.com/rob.decou.1 https://www.instagram.com/gorobgo_org/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

“Let them know it’s okay to ride or it’s okay to run. You’ll survive and you can switch off.” Susan Smyth is the coordinator and ride manager of the Ride & Tie race. In this episode, Susan chats with Luis about Ride & Tie, the details around this special race based on the old Pony Express, where the race has been held, the Cool Summer Night Run which is happening in conjunction, and the event happening at the Milestone Saloon after the race. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. Coolest Ride & Tie:  https://www.coolestrat.com/ Ride & Tie World Championship: https://www.rideandtie.org/about-ride-and-tie/ Cool Summer Night Run https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115303 GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Susan Smyth Contact Info: [email protected] Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com  

“A lot of times we tend to see medical issues from Robinson through Rucky Chucky. And that’s where we have a lot of our medical teams set up.” Dr. Andy Pasternak is the medical director for the Western States 100-mile endurance run. In this episode, Dr. Andy chats with Luis about meeting at the Rose Bowl, being the medical director of Western States 100, his running experience, aid stations, most common issues runners have on the course, the biggest cause of DNFs, his best practices for runners to follow, and what to do if you get a rattlesnake bite. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com    

“I am what I call a back of the packer runner. And I felt encouraged by everybody on the course. People that I would be like, why are they going to try and encourage me, they’re off running really fast. But everyone was so encouraging and so nice. I did not feel invisible on the course which sometimes I do.” In this special episode, Luis chats with a dozen of Born to Run first timers. Hear their first-hand experiences at the event, how they found Born to Run, their personal running journeys, the welcoming nature of the running community, and how running has changed them. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Brixton: https://www.brixton.com LUNA Sandal Company: https://lunasandals.com Tanri Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/collections/sun-care Marvelous Mud: https://marvelousmudpotterystudio.com Prescription Roasters: https://prescriptionroasting.com Pickle Juice Sport: https://picklepower.com Allwedoisrun.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

“I think that there is always room to grow, but you can’t grow without other people understanding where you can work with them and where they can work with you.” Chris Andrews is a professional runner and coach. Chris chats with Luis about Born to Run Ultramarathon Extravaganza, how he got into running, getting robbed at gunpoint, running the Big Sur International Marathon, coaching other runners, relationships with sponsors, how to make a living as a runner, importance of coaching, what he has on the horizon, plus a surprise guest pop-in from Eric Koenig. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Chris Andrews Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisandrews._/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com    

“So then my younger brother calls me up and he’s freaked out. He is like, he has 12 half siblings. All different moms, all the same dad. His dad.” Harris Goodman is a pathologist and a long-distance runner. In this episode, Harris chats with Luis about his experience at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run, being a pathologist, the restorative reset that running gives him, how he got into running, and how he found multiple family members on 23 and Me. Derringer Silva joins Luis for some bonus content around Born to Run, his custom hat company Brixton which will be making hats for people at BTR. Brixton website: https://www.brixton.com/?cid=brixton-logo_go-home_plp_all-headwear Derringer Silva email: [email protected] Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

“I just really love being out on the mountains, spending longer runs out on the mountains, and I’m just stoked on hard trail running right now.” Aimee Kohler is a mountain runner and chats with Luis about being a Fit Specialist at a running store, common mistakes people make when choosing shoes, maintaining trails, OCR events, running in the Copper Canyons, The Running Kind events, Derringer Silva joins Luis for some bonus content around Born to Run, his custom hat company Brixton which will be making hats for people at BTR. Brixton website: https://www.brixton.com/?cid=brixton-logo_go-home_plp_all-headwear Derringer Silva email: [email protected] Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Aimee Kohler Contact Info: Website: https://therunningkind.net IG: https://www.instagram.com/therunningkind_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: [email protected] Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: [email protected] yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com