GEAR:30 Athlete, Kelly Agnew - Ultra Runner

Kelly Agnew - Ultra Runner | Follow Kelly's adventure's on his blog: "Slipping Slowly Into Pain"

In his own words: 

Like many people, I began running later in life in an effort to lose the weight that had piled on as a result of my sedentary lifestyle. But unlike a lot of people, I developed a passion for distance running and ultimately, an unstoppable desire to be on the trails and in the mountains. And most importantly, I learned that I had the ability to run great distances, endure significant amounts of pain and to finish these brutal events near the front of the pack. What started out as a routine path to weight loss, turned into my path to competitive ultra running which opened up a whole new world to me.  

I have a strong desire to share this sport with other people and to help runners realize their hidden potential. I plan to continue being an active ambassador for the sport, while promoting a healthy awareness of our role as stewards of the trails and mountains that all too often get taken for granted right here in our own back yard. I hope to achieve this through my running, racing and writing, in hopes that I can leave this sport better than I found it. - Kelly Agnew 

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