{"podcast":{"title":"The HAX Show","slug":"the-hax-show-7709938","podcast_index_feed_id":7709938,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10a2bf038/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://haxtraining.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44556190/44556190-1759788417900-b8bcc8523b775.jpg","author":"HAX Show","episode_count":20,"summary":"Welcome to The HAX Show — a podcast from Hammer & Axe where we explore the art of running: how we train, compete, and think about the sport.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T12:18:36.998862+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hax-show-7709938"},"episode":{"title":"Sam Parsons: Redefining Purpose in Running, Building A Tech Startup, and Moving to LA","slug":"sam-parsons-redefining-purpose-in-running-building-a-tech-startup-and-moving-to-la","published_at":"2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hax-show-7709938/sam-parsons-redefining-purpose-in-running-building-a-tech-startup-and-moving-to-la","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hax-show-7709938","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hax-show/episodes/Sam-Parsons-Redefining-Purpose-in-Running--Building-A-Tech-Startup--and-Moving-to-LA-e3gr4m6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10a2bf038/podcast/play/117330054/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2F420568652-44100-2-33a7f3f4fe429.mp3","summary":"Drew sits down with longtime friend and teammate Sam Parsons to catch up on a period of significant transition in his life. Sam dives into his “bonus year” contract with Tracksmith in 2025, his shift away from the traditional pro running system, and his move into full-time work with the startup tech company Faves. Soon to move to Los Angeles with his fiancée, Sam reflects candidly on closing the chapter of going all-in on his pro track career. While he describes that as "the best job I'll ever have", he shares how he's rediscovered purpose in the sport through his work at Faves - helping athletes navigate the evolving landscape of marketing and sponsorship. Lastly, Sam describes what it's been like adapting to training independently and pursuing new types of running goals away from the track.Tune in for an insightful perspective from Sam on what he's excited for - and nervous for - as he steps into a completely new phase of life and community. In This Episode: 02:37 Running And Mental Health 04:25 New Goals - Half Marathon **note: Since recording this episode, Sam has decided to not compete in this half marathon anymore. However, he's excited for other exciting race opportunities ahead! 10:28 Training Solo 15:55 Tracksmith Deal Backstory 24:18 Athletes And Brand Value 32:51 Building A YouTube Channel 43:38 Faves Origin Story and Role 50:15 Modern Athlete Marketing 55:59 Leaving Boulder for LA 58:56 Running Future Redefined 01:04:38 Advice for Boulder Dreamers 01:07:31 Retirement Question and Wrap-Up ________________________________________________ About Hammer & Axe TrainingHammer & Axe Training is a coaching and education platform built by athletes, for athletes. Our coaches work with runners of all levels, providing genuine relationships, proven tra…","meta_description":"Drew sits down with longtime friend and teammate Sam Parsons to catch up on a period of significant transition in his life. Sam dives into his “bonus year…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4162,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hax-show-7709938/episodes/sam-parsons-redefining-purpose-in-running-building-a-tech-startup-and-moving-to-la/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hax-show-7709938/sam-parsons-redefining-purpose-in-running-building-a-tech-startup-and-moving-to-la.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}