Mario Fraioli & John Fitzgerald | Coaching Vincent Bouillard & Jenn Lichter to Western States Victory

Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. He is also the coach of Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. John Fitzgerald is a running coach for CTS based in Montana. He is the coach of Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. John and Mario have a personal relationship going back 15 years. They are both highly respected and thoughtful coaches, and together they provide a valuable peek behind the curtain at two of the greatest performances we've ever seen. Topics:

• Mario and John's connection to each other
• Their connection to Vincent and Jenn
• The uncoachable personality traits that make them special athletes
• Vincent's "Let's go win this thing" text after securing a Golden Ticket
• How Jenn's training changed as she's moved up in distance
• Training environments: Jenn's Missoula crew vs. Vincent in Annecy
• The focus and details of their respective training blocks
• Race week energy: Vincent calm and happy vs. Jenn falling ill
• Vincent's motto "Every second counts"
• Race execution: Self-management, emotional control, will to win, etc.
• Emotion of the finish and victory

Read Mario's post-race reflections Read Mario's article about how Vincent trained for Western States Read John Fitzgerald's article about Jenn's victory Read Cliff Pittman's article for UltraRunning Mag Sponsors:

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