Eric (The Fox) Weninger: Maple Syrup Farmer, Colorado Trail Race Finisher #22

✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨Today’s guest hails from the Driftless region of Wisconsin and is a maple syrup farmer. He is the co-founder of Embark Good Maple Energy and we’re sitting here near the start of the Colorado Trail Race which we will both be racing/surviving this year as part of the grand depart. This will be his first bikepacking race and he’s jumping into the deep end of the pool with the CTR.----------------https://www.instagram.com/embarkmaple/https://www.embarkmaple.com/https://jwookieone.com----------------This episode is brought to you by:Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!Embark Maple Energy - https://www.embarkmaple.com Use code “EMBARK20” for 20% off!----------------https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected](00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsor Messages(00:03:11) - Guest Eric Wininger Introduction and Race Context(00:05:37) - Embark Maple Energy and Product Discussion(00:06:38) - Endurance Racing Experience and Mindset(00:10:04) - Bikepacking Background and Race Preparation(00:15:16) - Managing Anxiety and Mental Preparation(00:17:23) - Race Start and Weather Concerns(00:27:03) - Origin of 'Eric the Fox' and Maple Syrup Farming Background(00:32:18) - Starting the Farm and Business Challenges(00:35:32) - Endurance Community and Nutrition Evolution(00:41:09) - Maple Syrup Production Process Explained(00:50:19) - Tree Health and Tapping Practices(00:53:53) - Farm Expansion and Business Philosophy(00:57:44) - Personal Background and Seasonal Life(01:05:59) - Mushrooms and Forest Ecology(01:10:49) - Seasonal Energy and Emotional Cycles(01:12:43) - Simplifying Off-Grid Living and Solar Power(01:14:31) - Packaging and Production Process of Embark Maple Energy(01:20:06) - Local Food Business Incubator and Community(01:24:08) - Green Tea Caffeine Benefits and Product Usage(01:27:46) - Concussions and Impact on Focus(01:30:51) - Endurance Sports as Outlet After Injury(01:34:02) - Balancing Risk and Safety in Endurance Riding(01:37:46) - Bike Setup and Equipment for the Race(01:44:18) - Unexpected Challenges Before the Race(01:48:21) - Life Changes and Purpose Outdoors(01:51:26) - Using Embark in Extreme Weather(01:53:44) - Race Nutrition and Sleep Strategy(01:57:37) - Rapid Fire Questions and Endurance Superpower(02:09:32) - Advice for New Endurance Athletes(02:12:25) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Support Info----------------#endurance #bikepacking