Podcast 79 - Sherpa / Crew Confessions: How VESPA Changed Everything for Abby & Scott Jenkins

OFM - Why Metabolic Health Matters

What happens when elite endurance meets smart fueling? In this episode, ultrarunner Scott Jenkins and his wife and crew chief Abby Jenkins join Peter Defty to share the story behind Scott’s breakthrough performance at the Arizona Monster 300—a 300-mile race that became a personal best, thanks to Vespa and fat-adaptation.

Abby gives a candid look at the emotional and logistical demands of crewing ultra-distance events, from managing nutrition meltdowns to dealing with hallucinations in the desert. But everything changed when Scott began using Vespa, resulting in stable energy, better mental clarity, and smoother aid station stops.

🎧 Inside this episode:

• How Vespa helped Scott overcome nausea and maintain pace

• The crewing perspective: emotional toll, strategy, and success

• Sleep, mindset, and the key to a personal best at mile 205

• Supplement hacks for energy and recovery (CoQ10, Vitamin D, Ketones)

• Why OFM isn’t just about carbs—it’s about smart metabolic flexibility

Whether you’re racing ultras or crewing someone who does, this conversation delivers insight, humor, and real-world takeaways you can use right away.

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