EP 617: How One Man Changed Hydration for Running

Trail Runner Nation

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 31 March 2023

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

In this episode we speak with Bryce Thatcher, the founder of UltrAspire and a true pioneer in the world of hydration packs.

Bryce has been a runner for over 40 years and has always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and sport. In the early 90s, he noticed a gap in the market for hydration systems that were specifically designed for trail runners. With this in mind, he set out to create the perfect hydration pack that would allow runners to carry everything they needed on their long runs, while still maintaining optimal hydration levels.

Over the years, Bryce's designs have evolved and he has continued to push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of hydration technology. He has introduced innovations like the soft flask, which allows runners to carry their water without the added weight and bulk of traditional water bottles.

Today, Bryce's company, UltrAspire, is a leader in the world of hydration packs and his designs are used by top athletes all over the world. In this episode, we will dive deep into the evolution of the hydration pack and how it has changed the game for trail runners everywhere.

HERE is a video that tells Bryces story very well.

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0:00.0	I'm one of those guys that I continue to try to push the simple envelope because there
0:08.4	was a time in my career where I made things so complicated that I would have to do a
0:13.1	30 minute clinic on to teach somebody how to wear a pack, you know, and it's like no,
0:17.9	they need to throw it on, you know, just put it on and it should be intuitive.
0:30.4	Welcome again to the trailhead of Trail Runner Nation. This is the podcast where we go on
0:37.6	virtual trail runs with fun, interesting guests. They're going to help us learn a little bit more
0:42.9	about trail running, how to be a better runner, and maybe how to be a better human being.
0:48.0	And today we're running with Bryce Fatcher. Scott, we often talk about a running uniform. Well,
0:53.9	Bryce Fatcher is responsible for part of that uniform and we're going to talk to him today.
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2:12.1	And as trail runners, we like to do things that are different. We like different distances. We like
2:16.5	adventure runs. We like to meet up with friends and do a completely different route. We also
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