#35 Diana & Tim Fitzpatrick - Longevity in Running, Elite Performance, and Transforming Lives at San Quentin Prison

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""Seeing the transformation in the inmates, from despair to determination, reminds us of the profound impact running can have on someone’s life." 🏃🏽‍♂️🙌🏽
Diana, and Tim Fitzpatrick, are accomplished ultrarunners who’ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've marathon PRs of 2:37 and 2:35 respectively, and multiple finishes at the Western States 100, where at 60, Diana was the oldest to complete the run in sub-24 hours. Diana and Tim exemplify resilience, both in their athletic pursuits and their commitment to giving back.

For the past eight years, they’ve coached a running club at San Quentin, where they’ve seen firsthand the power of running to restore hope, build community, and offer a sense of purpose to inmates. Their story is a powerful reminder of how sport can change lives, even in the most challenging environments.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience in Ultra-Running: Lessons from their ultrarunning careers, nutrition strategies, training routines, periodization, including the importance of pushing through limits.
The Power of Community: How the San Quentin running club offers support and belonging to inmates.
Giving Back: The fulfillment Diana and Tim find in using running to make a difference.

References:

San Quentin Running Club: Featured in 26.2 to Life. More info here: https://www.sanquentinmarathon.com/
Western States 100: Where Diana and Tim have competed multiple times and where Diana is the President https://www.wser.org/
The Dipsea Race: https://www.dipsea.org/

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