Hello, trailblazers! Lace-up and welcome to 'The Headlamp Hour,' the podcast where the trail begins when the sun sets. I'm your host, Nate Jewkes, and this is your space to connect with the fearless souls who lace up their running shoes before dawn or after the twilight hours, navigating the trails by the gentle glow of their headlamps.
In a world where every second counts, we'll dive into the stories of these dedicated trail runners who squeeze in their runs during the 'headlamp hour,' balancing the demands of work, family, and the irresistible call of the wilderness.
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Hello, trailblazers! Lace-up and welcome to 'The Headlamp Hour,' the podcast where the trail begins when the sun sets. I'm your host, Nate Jewkes, and this is your space to connect with the fearless souls who lace up their running shoes before dawn or after the twilight hours, navigating the trails by the gentle glow of their headlamps.
In a world where every second counts, we'll dive into the stories of these dedicated trail runners who squeeze in their runs during the 'headlamp hour,' balancing the demands of work, family, and the irresistible call of the wilderness.
On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Kylie Aldaz and Matt Halverson - the incredible trail running couple based in Tuscon, Arizona. We discuss their backgrounds, including Matt’s Iowa farming upbringing and his continued role in selling tractors for John Deere. We talk about Kylie’s job as a recruiter at the University of Arizona, and her successful coaching business - Desert to Peak coaching. Kylie also opens up and tells the story of her difficult journey from drug addiction, losing her Mom, and eventually finding trail running.
Of course we also talk about some of their recent trail racing results, including Kylie’s amazing Cocodona 250 performance and Matt’s experience at the Ring the Springs 100. Stick around to hear about some of their big goals for 2024 and beyond in this episode of the Headlamp Hour!
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The Headlamp Hour with Nate Jewkes
Hello, trailblazers! Lace-up and welcome to 'The Headlamp Hour,' the podcast where the trail begins when the sun sets. I'm your host, Nate Jewkes, and this is your space to connect with the fearless souls who lace up their running shoes before dawn or after the twilight hours, navigating the trails by the gentle glow of their headlamps.
In a world where every second counts, we'll dive into the stories of these dedicated trail runners who squeeze in their runs during the 'headlamp hour,' balancing the demands of work, family, and the irresistible call of the wilderness.