Jacob Banta Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro

Jacob Banta is a pro trail runner and photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He's been building a strong racing resume in the sport for a few years before achieving a big breakthrough in February when he finished 2nd place at the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand. That result earned Jacob a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. This podcast coincides with Jacob signing his first professional running contract with Altra -- an important moment for any ambitious athlete. Topics: What makes you you? Jacob's experience racing motocross Dealing with traumatic brain injuries and concussions An email Jacob's mother Misty sent to Freetrail The importance of being given an opportunity Jacob's coach, Rick Floyd Earning a Golden Ticket How the Altra partnership came to be Practicing patience while building a pro athletic career Visualization and cultivating belief Training and goals for Western States Upcoming race at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k A lot more! Tarawera Instant Recap Show with Jacob's post-race interview Watch The Big Alta 100k Highlight Video REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at HealWithHeat.com Go to ketone .com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Yo uTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava

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Jacob Banta Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro is an episode from The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman by Dylan Bowman.

This episode is 01:22:40 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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