Otto is a runner and outdoor enthusiast from Bozeman Montana. He is a trail focused footwear designer by trade and has a wealth of knowledge on shoe technology as well as in the overall outdoor retail landscape. Otto has a stellar resume competing in The Cirque Series mountain races and currently focused on Ultra endurance racing, specifically the Crazy Mountain 100.

In this interview episode Otto runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., gives some insight on the shoe biz, answers some hypotheticals, and the boys talk strategy on how to take full advantage of your pacing crew without breaking the rules. Enjoy!

Do you have that dog in you? This episode is all about underdogs! Our host Jake Jr. discusses his preference for the underdog mindset and highlights true underdog stories from the running world and beyond.

Links:

Zach Miller Documentary

https://youtu.be/xvJMlwNUAsI?si=yrUgWo7CBoEh-sC4

Zach Miller & Jim Wamsley UTMB 2023 Highlights

https://youtu.be/AaCGGopQOJ0?si=j_Egp1z9o6bHTzx5

Michael Otteson Youtube:

https://youtu.be/qQXswaLlX4E?si=vUu5_QAULiSZDdxW

Conor Mantz & Clayton Young Qualify for Paris 2024

https://youtu.be/xYrGTv-QPLA?si=fUpuCxCJ7gFOZhy4

Music:

Intro: 40 k by Gee Tee

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=0756e06f7e0e43b7

Outro: Making It Right By Remember Sports

https://open.spotify.com/track/3k8hFSYbeMcHbyx3Ah3mBV?si=3f43595c42944aec

Mike is an ultra trail runner from Philadelphia.

He is the resident expert on trail running in the Wissahickon Valley Park (The Wiss) which is the crown jewel of Philadelphia's park system with over 50 miles of trails.

In this interview episode Mike runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., describes his approach to running, details his knowledge of the Wiss, and lays out his big goals for the year.

Mike's running style is unique and motivating and he is an incredible follow on Strava especially if you are interested in the Philly/East Coast Ultra Trail scene.

https://www.strava.com/athletes/23295043?oq=mike%20

If you would like to support conservation and maintenance of Wiss please consider making a donation to the Friends of the Wissahickon

https://fow.org/

Creds:

Intro: 40k by Gee Tee

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=b55c5585eddd4394

Outro: High (ft Lois Lauri) by Polygon

https://youtu.be/ksh6eeMYdXg?si=k2WiV_H9hmn4pWSr