About this episode

This week’s episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California.

In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed:

  • qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change
  • training for the Trials as a trail runner
  • lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads
  • her “couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier” while living in Boston
  • going up in distance beyond the marathon
  • sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete -“luck is when preparation meets opportunity”
  • being process focused vs results oriented
  • her travels
  • and more!

Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/ywangruns/ and https://twitter.com/Magicsquid


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