Rio Lakeshore is a Backcountry partner who's known for his trail running achievements—but he’s accomplished so much more than that. Rio is a deeply introspective individual and he’s also very intentional about his actions both within his sport and outside of it.

Nils speaks with Rio about being a father, and developing the tools to take on the adversity that life consistently dishes out. The pair also dive into the topic of fashion, and certain parallels between the running and snowboarding spaces when it comes to technical apparel that crosses over with streetwear. Follow along to learn what it means to “Run On It” when an idea comes to mind.

Watch Venture Beyond | Ep. 4 | Pacing The Pacific

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:50 – What Running Means
7:04 – Hybrid West Coast Upbringing
14:02 – Getting Into Distance Running
22:36 – The Long-Distance Mentality
27:57 – Persistence & Mindfulness
35:00 – Meditation & Visualization
39:40 – Fashion & Self-Expression
45:29 – Music, Writing & Film
49:18 – Run On It
54:59 – Outro

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