In this episode of the OFM podcast we gain insights from another perspective. Not only do we sit down with ultrarunner Scott Jenkins but with his wife / crew chief / sherpa, Abby Jenkins, to get her take on the VESPA/OFM approach.
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Scott is coached by VESPA/OFM athlete, Jeff Browning starting in 2022. Initially, Scott was simply following the coaching advice but in 2023 after suffering from nausea and bonking during the Moab 240 Jeff suggested he try VESPA. The irony here is Abby suggested VESPA to Scott years before Jeff’s coaching.
Scott’s athletic resume includes massive feats like the Arizona Monster 300 and Moab 240, all while raising money for causes like Operation Smile. But as this conversation reveals, Scott’s real secret weapon might not just be Vespa—it’s his crew, especially Abby.
Abby provides an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to crew a 200+ mile race, and how Vespa’s introduction into Scott’s protocol transformed not just his physical performance, but his mood, mindset, and recovery. The result? Fewer breakdowns, more consistent pacing, and a smoother crewing experience—where the aid station feels more like an F1 pit stop than triage in a critical care unit.
Together, they unpack:
How Vespa eliminated race-day nausea and mental fog
Why strategic fat-adaptation builds emotional resilience
The underestimated stress and complexity of crewing
The role of ketones and strategic supplements in ultra-recovery
Why post-race recovery now feels like “just another training day”
Conclusion
This episode is more than a race recap—it's a deep dive into the real-world performance advantages of Vespa and fat-adaptation, told through the lens of an ultra-endurance couple who are both committed to pushing boundaries. Scott and Abby’s teamwork, transparency, and humor make this another grounded and informative conversation the listener can apply into their own life.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, sherpa or crew chief, Scott & Abby’s experience and insights might just change how you think about fueling, crewing, and recovery.
