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The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HEREWant to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE"Community is everything in the running world"In this episode Troy Meadows talks with Skip Brand, the founder of the Hillsborough Running Company (HRC), Skip shares his journey in the running community and his involvement in the Lake Sonoma 50 race series. He emphasizes the importance of community and building relationships through running.Skip took over the Lake Sonoma 50 race from John Medinger and has put his own mark on the event, creating a unique and iconic race experience. He also expanded the race series to include a marathon and a trail half for women. The races have a strong focus on giving back and supporting local charities. The conversation covers various topics related to the Lake Sonoma races, including the culture of surf contests, the history and community of the Lake Sonoma races, the challenges and experiences of running the races, and the upcoming addition of the 100-mile race. The races are known for their focus on the runner's experience, the involvement of the local community, and the support of vineyard worker kids through charity. The conversation also touches on the importance of trail work and the impact of fires on the races. In this final part of the conversation, Skip and Troy discuss their experiences in various races and the challenges they faced. They also talk about the unique aspects of trail running on the East Coast and West Coast. Skip emphasizes the importance of diversity in the running community and the need for transparency in race participation. He also shares his favorite trail to run on locally in Healdsburg. The conversation ends with Skip inviting everyone to participate in the Sufferfest races and be part of the running community.Skips Links IG - @healdsburgrunningcompanyWebsite: https://www.healdsburgrunningcompany.comDonate to the Firefighters Run Free GofundmeThings we talked about on the showMPP #27 with Chris ThomasTropical John Redd Antler Running Healdsburg Running CompanyLeadville 100Lake Sonoma 50Lake Sonoma 26.2Lake Sonoma 13.1CFC - Lake Sonoma 100kCFC - Lake Sonoma 55kGina Lucrezi - Trail SistersKeira Henninger - Lake Sonoma 100k RDLake Sonoma 100 miler - Suffer FestLake Sonoma 100 mile - RelayLittle Baby Backyard Kids RunRob Farver Broken Arrow Sky RaceMammoth Trail FestKodiak 100 Firefighters Run Free GofundmeTahoe Rim TrailHellBender 100Crazy Mountain 100Here For The Women's Race Lake Sonoma - Lake Loop If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below.Sponsor Links: Run Trail LifeUse code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.Freetrail Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | PatreonTroy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Strava Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTuberunning, community, Lake Sonoma 50, race series, HRC, trail running, ultrarunning, relationships, marathon, trail half, giving back, surf contests, Lake Sonoma races, community, challenges, experiences, 100-mile race, runner's experience, local community, vineyard worker kids, charity, trail work, fires, races, challenges, trail running, East Coast, West Coast, diversity, transparency, favorite trail, Sufferfest