This week I got to spend time with Ric Rojas, former Los Alamos Hilltopper and Harvard grad. Ric has been in the running world for a long time, setting New Mexico state track records, competing for Harvard, running professionally, and coaching.
He covers all of this in detail, as he goes through his high school days to professional running. There is a lot about the history of running at the time, including professional runners coming into Los Alamos to train. Ric has a rich story, with some big names, and we don't even get to cover it all.
So tune in and listen to his story and get to know this New Mexican legend. We touch a little about what he is doing now, coaching in Boulder, but if you'd like to know more and hear about his daughter Nell, check out the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame, as they were guests this week as well.
Make sure you continue to be safe and stay strong. We are getting closer to more people vaccinated, which helps us all. So wear your mask, be kind, and keep running, New Mexico.
Episode 97 - Isaiah Rodarte; Adams State University, 5th at DII Cross Country Nationals
Episode 96- Britney Lovato; Western New Mexico University 3k, 5k, and 6k Record Holder
Episode 95 - Will Walker; Sandia High School Boys Distance Track Coach, Assistant XC
Episode 94 - Gene Kersh; Runner, Cyclist, Father, and Competitor
Episode 93 - Coach Elena Schrader; Head Cross Country and Girls Track at Volcano Vista, 5A State Cross Country Champions
Episode 92 - Bob DeYoung; Trail Runner
Episode 91 - Phil Keller; Dukes Track Club Runner and Youth Coach
Episode 90 - Lionel Ortega; Former UNM Athlete and Professional Runner
Episode 89 - Lindsey Herman; Ultra Runner & Coach at Western Colorado University
Episode 88 - Sophia Torres; Artist & Ultra runner, 2021 Mt. Taylor 50k Women‘s Champion
Episode 87 - Matt Gonzales; 7xNCAA All-American & 2x Olympic Trials
Episode 86 - Kellie Nickerson, Teacher, Coach, Sole Sister
Episode 85 - Keith Gerrard, Teacher, Coach, UNM Graduate, Former Great Britain Athlete
Episode 84 - Andy Murray, Highland High School Cross Country Coach
Episode 83 - Gail Leedy, Ultra Runner, Search and Rescue Volunteer, Grandmother
Episode 82 - Dani Aragon, 1500 US Olympic Trials Finalist
Episode 81 - Shelia Burrell, 2x Olympian and Head Cross Country and Track Coach at San Diego State University
Episode 80 - Kyle Fast Wolf, La Cueva Head Cross Country Coach
Episode 79 - Valerie Denton; Trail Runner, Sole Sister, Lawyer, & Mother
Episode 78 - Sam Sanchez, Marathoner
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