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Zach Bates

Scotty Sandow 05/11/2022
Scotty Sandow 05/11/2022
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In this episode, we are joined by 20-year-old Zach Bates, who just finished Canyons 100k and happens to be on the Autism spectrum. Back in May 2021, Zach told his parents that he wanted to run 100 miles. Having zero ultra experience and only six months to prepare, Zach accomplished his goal and created something very special in the process. Zach is joined by his mom, Rana, to share their incredible story.

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Scotty Sandow has over 20 years of experience in the audio production industry. Career highlights include executive producer of a top-rated morning talk show, co-founding an influential ultrarunning podcast, launching the California Department of Public Health’s podcast and co-hosting an award-winning podcast for Placer County, The Placer Life. Scotty also consults with new podcast hosts, sharing his bag of tricks to launch podcasts. He lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills with his family and pet rabbit, Presley. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @go_scotty_go

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