#6: Coach Says Go for Big Goals, Discusses Her 254 Mile Record Run

The theme of this 6th episode is physical and spiritual endurance, to dream big and chase the impossible. That may include ultra marathons and similar running events that are growing in popularity. (5:40 mark) This week's guest is Kena Yutz, owner of Project 42 Running. She coaches athletes from all over the United States. This preacher's daughter from SC has completed multiple 100 mile races. (7:25) She discusses how she got started running at age 39, and the importance of slowly progressing with proper training. At one time, (14:15) Kena held the women's record for running 254 miles in 72 hours. Wow! She tells me what that was like, and how anything's possible when you run with your heart. (19:53) She also opens up about balancing single motherhood with a job and running. What is Project 42 Running? (24:45) She explains how she's coaching people to personal records and being fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon, plus (29:13) mentally pushing through the pain on workouts and races. (33:30) Kena also dives into sleep, nutrition, and setting super high goals. (39:00) We close out with our regular segments including "Food for Thought" - news tidbits on spiritual training and the limits of human endurance. Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy the podcast. Share it with your friends using #RunTheRacePodcast. Please write a quick review about it on iTunes or wherever you listen. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.