The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Jeff Browning | Cocodona, Western States, & A New Partnership with Keen
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Feb 26, 2026 Jeff Browning, a 54-year-old professional ultrarunner and coach with decades of success at 100 miles, talks partnerships, longevity, and racing plans. He describes his new role with Keen and why the brand fits. He discusses aging smartly—training tweaks, recovery, and motivation—and previews his season targets like Cocodona, Western States, and TDS.
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Use HRV To Shape Recovery Habits
- Do track recovery metrics like HRV to guide lifestyle choices such as alcohol use.
- Jeff uses Marco Altini's HRV app each morning and reduced drinking when he noticed alcohol lowered his HRV and recovery.
Colorado Trail Took A Big Toll On Body And Mind
- The Colorado Trail nearly burned Jeff out mentally and physically after 177 hours with tiny naps and little recovery.
- He returned with tendonitis, endocrine/metabolic effects, and learned he should've taken a full month of rest and weight regain afterward.
Constructive Trash Talk Builds Competitive Edge
- Measured trash-talking and rivalry can sharpen performance and build resilience in competition.
- Jeff views old-school calling out as healthy, urging people to rise to challenges rather than be overly offended by competitive banter.