Circle of Hell Champion: Bryce Brooks on Running Through Fire

Circle of Hell Run (COHR), Chef Boyardee, and Sweat Salt Wisdom with Bryce Brooks

I’m joined by the undisputed king of dry-heat suffering, Bryce Brooks. He’s now a three-time champion of the infamous Circle of Hell Run—a 3-hour looped sufferfest in Phoenix held during the hottest part of the hottest day of the year. We dig into exactly how to win a heat race with 200 pounds of ice, salt pills by the fistful, and ice bandana swaps that would make an F1 pit crew jealous.

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We also dive deep into Bryce’s work behind the scenes at Aravaipa, his thoughts on live-streaming gimmicks vs performance, creative pacer rules, and what's next for the ever-expanding race organization. From blacked-out cars with no AC to ravioli-fueled recoveries, this one is part heat survival guide, part comedy, part ode to the ultrarunning grind. My favorite story is the time met Jamil Coury and Courtney Dauwalter at Cocodona 250!

Buckle up. It's a dry heat, but the content is fire.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Circle of Hell Run

03:07 Winning Strategies and Crew Dynamics

06:04 Race Strategy and Managing Heat

08:59 Nutrition and Hydration in Extreme Conditions

11:54 The Atmosphere and Community of the Race

15:05 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations

24:05 Racing and Content Creation Challenges

26:55 Capturing the Highlights of Ultra Races

31:02 The Role of Gimmicks in Racing

35:44 Jamil's Unique Approach to Racing and Content

38:59 Aerovipa's Growth and Event Expansion

42:26 Underrated Events and the Crown King Scramble

44:41 The Rise of Cocodona and Its Popularity

45:20 Cocodona's Rich History and Diverse Biomes

46:20 Evolution of the Live Stream Experience

47:23 First Encounters and Memorable Moments

47:57 The Wild Ride of the First Year

48:44 Hitchhiking Adventures and Unexpected Encounters

51:31 Post-Race Reflections and Decisions

54:54 Transitioning to a New Career Path

57:03 Upcoming Races and Future Plans

58:48 Crew Dynamics and Race Strategies

01:00:39 Debating Pacer Policies in Ultra Races

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