56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

Published: March 6, 2020, noon

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This week\'s episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California.

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In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed:

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-qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change

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-training for the Trials as a trail runner

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-lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads

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-her "couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier" while living in Boston

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-going up in distance beyond the marathon

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-sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete

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-"luck is when preparation meets opportunity"

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-being process focused vs results oriented

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-her travels

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-and more!

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Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/ywangruns/ and https://twitter.com/Magicsquid

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