Hayden Hawks, professional ultra runner, sits down with host Weston Homa this week to discuss running, hunting, and finding balance in life. Hayden has won and podiumed at some of the biggest races in the sport, but this episode goes deeper than results. He breaks down how growing up in the outdoors shaped his competitive edge, why hunting and trail running are more alike than most people realize, and how the process matters more than the trophy at the endHayden also shares the reality of balancing professional running with being a husband, father, and man of faith, plus the simple habits that keep him grounded when life gets busy. Timestamps:

Hayden intro

Hood 100 recap

Hunting schedule

Southern Utah elk

Childhood mountains

Slowing down

Family traditions

Pack-out calls

Baseball to running

Career breakthrough races

Western States pressure

Flagstaff fall

Post-race lessons

Week-after rule

Balance and faith

Being present

Distractions and excuses

Chamonix simplicity

New Zealand lessons