Tyler Green and Rachel Drake - “I think we need a COUGAR in this house”
On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Tyler Green and Rachel Drake - the trail running couple sponsored by Nike and based in Portland Oregon.
In addition to trail running, Tyler is a high school cross country coach and Rachel just finished up medical school, but most importantly they are parents to their 16 month old boy Lewis!
On this episode we talk about Tyler and Rachel’s recent trip and races in Hong Kong, Tyler’s conservative and consistent but sometimes aggressive racing style, what their typical day looks like as parents, a coach, and a recently minted doctor. We talk about Tyler’s spirituality and love for reading. We discuss Rachel’s Olympic trials qualifier but her decision to ultimately focus on the trails and go Golden Ticket hunting instead.
We also discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with being a sponsored married couple. We finish up by talking about Rachel’s upcoming race at the Black Canyon 100k, and where they might end up for Rachel’s medical residency training. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
Photo credit: @hellobrigit
Follow Rachel and Tyler!Rachel’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/14331950Rachel’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelraedrake/?hl=enTyler’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/1649830Tyler’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/narrowgreenarrow/?hl=enFollow Nate!Nate’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nate.jewkes/Nate’s Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/16021854
The Headlamp Hour with Nate Jewkes
Hello, trailblazers! Lace-up and welcome to 'The Headlamp Hour,' the podcast where the trail begins when the sun sets. I'm your host, Nate Jewkes, and this is your space to connect with the fearless souls who lace up their running shoes before dawn or after the twilight hours, navigating the trails by the gentle glow of their headlamps.
In a world where every second counts, we'll dive into the stories of these dedicated trail runners who squeeze in their runs during the 'headlamp hour,' balancing the demands of work, family, and the irresistible call of the wilderness.
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