This week I had the pleasure to speak with Lan Yazzen. He is a recent finisher of the Ute 100.
We talk about his start in running, beginning with growing up on the Navajo Nation and the traditions his mother taught him. We then talk about how he got back into running later in life.
Lan talks about jumping up in distances and finding new ways to challenge himself. He also talks about training while making time for his family. He talks about his kids being out at the races as well.
I really enjoyed talking with Lan. There is so much that he talks about that is relatable. I found myself laughing a lot, but he's so positive and just keeps going. I'm excited for what he does next.
Cross country season is in full swing. Most APS schools opened their seasons at the Macen Holderman Memorial Cleveland Invite. It was a muddy and fantastic event. I hope you take some time to find a way to support your local team.
It is also marathon training season. The fall schedule is packed full of goodness. Good luck to all in their goals. Listen to your bodies, hydrate, and keep running, New Mexico.
Episode 133 - Pablo Vigil; From the Mora to the Top of the Mountains
Episode 132 - Leah Purucker; Trail Runner, Chef at Daily Grind
Episode 131 - AJ Beach; Athlete Performance Therapist, Sandia Prep, UNM
Episode 130 - Kelsey Long; Navajo, Recent Boston Marathon Runner, Dirtbags Run, and more
Episode 129 - Timberlin (Timbo) Henderson; Dine Ultra Runner, Recent Winner at Monument Valley 50Miler
Episode 128 - Roman Gurule; Pojoaque, NMSU Grad, Creater of NewMexico.run
Episode 127 - Leah Futey; Multiple Time State Champion, Cleveland HS, Future Syracuse Orange
Episode 126 - Kurt Thomas; Hobbs Graduate, Head Track and Field Coach at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode 125 - Christina Aragon; 9x Stanford All American, Bowerman Track Club Athlete
Episode 124 - AJ Jones; Talking about Oregon Cascades 100
Episode 123 - Timothy Tays; Author of Wannabe Distance God
122 - Alicja Konieczek; On Sponsored, Polish Olympian, Steeplechaser
Episode 121 - Lindsey Herman; Leadville 100 3rd Place Finisher
Episode 119 - Kevin Brennan; Runner, Father, CPA, and Creator of the High Desert Dirt Blog
Episode118 - Del Jenkins; Owner of Ardor Elite Training Academy, Assistant Coach for Hope Christian High School
Episode 117 - Emily Clarke; Manzano High School, Claremont Mudd Scripps to University Nevada Reno
Episode 116 - Bruce Gomez; Head Coach Taos Cross Country, Runner, Teacher
Episode 115 - Lydia Jennings; Environmental Scientist, Mentor, Runner, and So Much More
Episode 114 - Mikayla Sehlmeyer; Volcano Vista and Colombia College Grad, Cibola Cross Country Coach
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