After years in Portland, OR with pro team Bowerman Track Club, American distance runner Grant Fisher made a bold move—leaving the system behind to train solo with his former high school coach, Mike Scannell, in the mountains of Park City, Utah. This latest Dig Deeper Story explores the mindset, decisions, and sacrifices behind that transition. From redefining his environment to designing a training setup that works for him, Grant is building a new path to becoming the best version of himself.

From quitting running to placing 4th at both U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon and 10,000m
Tomorrow, Jess McClain lines up at the Boston Marathon, carrying the quiet fire of an athlete who knows how to rise-again and again.
After leaving competitive running, she shocked everyone by placing 4th at both the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon and the U.S. 10,000m Olympic Trials, narrowly missing the team but never losing sight of her purpose.
In our latest DIG DEEPER story, Jess shares how she balances elite training, a full-time job, and the pursuit of a healthy mindset-something rare in the world of pro track and field.

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 We had the opportunity to follow the 2024 1500m World Indoor Champion, Geordie Beamish, to Paris for the Diamond League Meeting de Paris. 

He endured 12+ hour flights and lingering injuries while competing against the world’s best.

Known for his resilience and determination, Geordie has reached a point in his career where enjoyment and competitive spirit coexist. Reflecting on his journey, Geordie shares his thoughts, training routines, and the challenges he faces as he prepares for a significant race in Paris, all while maintaining a positive outlook.

Brian Reynolds is a bilateral amputee 10k world record holder, father of three, and ambitious adventurer who's journey to excellence will inspire and captivate you. Brian's rise to becoming an outstanding athlete while overcoming adversity, highlighting the dedication, passion, and sheer determination that define his path to success.

As we catch up with him, we had the chance to chronicle, Brian is attempting to complete the Seven Summit Challenge which is summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, including Mount Everest.  In addition Brian is attempting to become the first bilateral amputee to finish the Leadville 100 Mile Race in Colorado.

National champion, American record holder, Olympian… these are just a few of the accomplishments from US running icon Molly Huddle’s illustrious running career.  Now, as a mother, we get an in-depth look at just what it takes to not only balance professional running and motherhood, but to excel in both.

As an Olympic Gold Medalist in Triathlon at the 2016 Rio Olympics and busy mother of two, Gwen Jorgensen is well acquainted with the discipline and commitment necessary to excel. We have had the privilege of documenting her journey as she goes for another gold and makes her comeback to Triathlon.

Gwen Jorgensen's journey is nothing short of inspirational. As she says, “And it was Gwen Jorgensen's race to lose. The defending world champion had won all six previous WPS races this season.” This winning streak wasn't merely a fluke but a testament to her discipline and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Meet Francisco Estevez – Professional ballet dancer, dance instructor, photographer, business owner, father and 2x cancer survivor.

Having been diagnosed with two different types of cancer before the age of 30, Francisco has faced and overcome more adversity than the average person experiences in a lifetime, all while excelling at his sport and teaching it to others, starting his own business, and starting a family.

It's no secret that Boulder, CO is steeped in running tradition. There are currently more elite groups that call Boulder their home than any other time in history.

Three of these groups - On Athletics Club, Team BOSS and Tinman Elite headed down to sunny Scottsdale, AZ to escape the harsh Boulder winter and capitalize on the warm weather to train for upcoming spring races.

We were fortunate enough to get an inside look into these training camps and capture these world-class teams with the intention of sharing their countless hours spent running, playing corn hole, debating vegemite vs. marmite, whose in what Harry Potter house, and much much more.

HOME TOWN HERO

Not even Emma Coburn, the 2017 IAAF World Champion steeplechaser, is immune to race day nerves. How did an anxious, small town athlete become a world champion? We caught up with Emma Coburn in her home town of Crested Butte, Colorado to get a glimpse of her life after winning Gold and why starting the Elk Run 5k is so important to her.

WINE & RUNNING

"Running really helps you get in that moment so you're totally 100 percent present." As one of only 255 professionals who have ever earned the title of Master Sommelier and boasting a marathon PR of 2:45, Bobby Stuckey has learned how to balance marathon training with operating the prestigious Italian Restaurant, Frasca Food & Wine. Learn about Bobby’s path toward his success as a Master Sommelier and restaurant owner and how running kept him focused.

OLYMPIC MOM

Only mothers know the feeling of bringing a precious new life onto this earth. The bond that forms between a baby and mother is like nothing else. It’s no secret that motherhood comes with a full dose of incredible challenges. The emotional and physical efforts of raising an infant and fostering a young life into the wonders of this world are hard enough. Doing this while trying to make an Olympic Team is on another level. Meet USA Olympian, wife, mom to two, mentor and badass “Wonder Woman” – Alysia Montaño!

FINDING YOUR PLACE

Cat Bradley was relatively unknown when she upset a deep field, including three past champions—who were all having great seasons—and several high-placing finishers from the year before, when she won the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in 2017.