Episode 74: Matt Forsman is Back and Up to His Old Haunts

Runners of The Bay

Matt Forsman is back to the podcast to talk about the return to in-person racing and how his Haunted Bay Area Road Trip has evolved since last year. Matt discusses why this April was a breaking point for him and the challenges of figuring out the right mix of in-person and virtual events. We also hear how the Ninja Loop was the origin for his racing company Sasquatch Racing.

Some highlights from our conversation:

✅ The challenges of getting a permit for an in-person race

🔗 Inclusivity in event organizing

🎽 The return of group training

🧠 The mental health components of in-person training and events

🚨 Addressing our depleted surge capacity

🤩 His personal renaissance

🐲 The creative evolution of his races

💡 Finding his best ideas on long runs

Check The Haunted Bay Area Road Trip!

Follow Matt on Facebook and Twitter @262Matt, and find his coaching at San Francisco Running Club and his races at Sasquatch Racing

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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.

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