Gary’s race series and the World Famous Squamish 50: COAST MTN TRAIL SERIES Shout Outs and Social Media

More about the decision to cancel or postpone races for 2020: COVID 19 UPDATEĬoaching services that Gary provides: Ridgeline Athletics More on the Support Local initiative and how you can support your local races: S UPPORT LOCAL As fellow coaches and race directors, we are beneficiaries and grateful to Gary for his emphasis on building community.

Gary goes out of his way to bring other race directors and coaches into these events. These events are not under the banner of Gary’s race series, but under the greater banner of trail and ultrarunning. In addition to putting on world class events like the Squamish 50, Gary has organized film screenings and speaking tours assembling some of the biggest names and brightest personalities in the sport while bringing the community together, filling up theaters, to celebrate the sport. This emphasis on community and reciprocity is not new for Gary or those who know him. His recent initiative, Support Local, is not simply a means to keep his race series, Coast Mountain Trail Running, afloat, but an effort to rally the greater running community behind all local race organizers.

Gary stands out as a leader amongst race directors with his efforts to build community and establish ties of reciprocity. We are grateful that Gary took the time to connect with us and share some insight into what is currently motivating him and inspiring him to continue to lead our community.

He broke the silence recently on the Well – the show of fellow ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman. This was Gary’s second podcast in three years despite countless requests to do so. In turn, this has enabled Gary to be who he needs to be to the myriad people who want him to be present. Especially after the Barkley Marathon 2017, Gary had to learn to say no so that he could continue to say yes to the people and commitments closest to him. Gary attributes his ability to be present with his ability to set and maintain boundaries. We asked Gary how he is able to maintain such presence while ensuring that he is also caring for himself.

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