In this episode, we meet arctic botanist and ultra endurance athlete Amy Breen. Hailing from Alaska, Amy takes us into the world of winter ultra endurance racing. She talks about how she became a fat tire cyclist tackling 100+ mile races, and the remarkable story of the race where she both saved her husband's life and won the big prize.
SEASONED ATHLETE - AMY BREEN STATS
Age: 47
Sport: Ultra endurance cycling
Quote: "Be kind to yourself and be forgiving."
THIS WEEK'S EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KATHLEEN MICHAEL
Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, trail runner Kathleen Michael tells her Everyday Seasoned Athlete Story.
EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - Kathleen Michael STATS
Age: 61
Sport: Trail Running
Quote: "Sometimes I get the giggles when I'm running downhill because it brings out that inner ten-year-old that was gone for about 40-45 years."
Triathlon team website: triteamlc.com
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