Jeff Browning - nicknamed "Bronco Billy" (or simply "Bronco"), is a highly accomplished American ultramarathon runner and endurance coach. He's widely regarded as one of the most successful and consistent ultrarunners, particularly in mountainous and extreme terrain races.
Join us for a conversation about Jeff’s remarkable 26-year career in ultramarathons, sharing insights into the evolution of coaching and performance in the sport, his deep passion for ultra running, adventure, and storytelling.
Jeff discusses the unique camaraderie and connections formed while competing against fellow runners, his take on the Lift. Run. Shoot. experience, footwear choices, training, and more!
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Follow Jeff on IG: @gobroncobilly
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – 26 Years of Running Ultra Marathons
00:06:32 – How Coaching Has Evolved & the History of Performance
00:13:05 – A Love for Ultra Running, Adventure, and Storytelling
00:18:12 – An Epic Storm at Hard Rock
00:26:39 – Sharing a Connection While Running with Competitors
00:29:18 – Jeff’s Thoughts on the Lift. Run. Shoot. Experience
00:37:08 – Max Jolliffe and Ian Sharman
00:41:07 – Partnering with Sponsors, Marketing, & Branding “Bronco Billy’
00:51:35 – Footwear Sponsors, the Ultimate Running Shoe, & Working with KEEN
01:01:10 – What the Perfect Running Shoe Looks like to Jeff (Fit, Color, Boas, Laces, Etc)
01:06:17 – Making it as a Full Time Pro Runner & Having a Personality
01:14:16 – Diversity in the Sport (Woman Racers and Filmmaking)
01:17:00 – Conversation, Muscle for Longevity, and Mobility Training
01:32:46 – Jeff’s Ultra Running Mentors
01:38:26 – Up & Coming Racers: Hans Troyer and Rachel Entrekin
01:40:17 – Creating Iconic Ultra Running Films & the Film “The Chase”
01:50:59 – Giving Back Through Storytelling
01:54:20 – QA: F**k, Marry Kill: Western States, Hard Rock, UTMB
01:56:10 – QA: Is a 50K a Real Ultra Race?
01:58:08 – QA: A Race Against Kilian Korth at Cocodona
01:59:06 – QA: How do you Blend the Dirtbag Mentality with New Science?
02:02:01 – QA: What’s Ultra Running’s “Free Solo” Film?
02:05:09 – QA: How Can We Make People Who Don’t Run Truly get What Running Ultra Marathons Really Is Like?
02:08:23 – Final Thoughts
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