My guest today is Lesley Cortright. Lesley set out to prove to herself and her daughters that you can do anything you put your mind to and that girls can do insanely hard things. She completed the Leadville 100, a 100-mile race through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in 28 hours and 23 minutes, under the 30-hour minute time cap (something that only about 1/2 of the runners crazy enough to attempt are able to do). The experience changed her outlook on life and human potential. An outlook that has helped her build a photography business, capturing life’s moments for others!

Speaker
Lesley Cortright
Wander Photography
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Photography - https://www.facebook.com/wanderphotographyatlanta/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-cortright-a39a504/
Website - wanderphotgraphy.com


Ryan Shekell
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanshekell/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanshekell/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4n1_pdUpZ-MTL-itdDZmA
Website - https://www.ryanshekell.com

Show Notes:

1:00 - Introduction and Growing Up In Colorado

4:00 - First 10k Race  at 9-years old (Boulder Boulder)

10:00 - Philosophy about Quitting

12:30 - Running in school, back-to-back state championships as a freshman and sophomore

23:00 - Transition to College and running for enjoyment

30:00 - Post college and running with appreciation

34:30 - Leadville 100 ultra-marathon, pacing and registering

50:00 - Training and preparation for an ultra-marathon

1:00:00 - The worst leg and the community of ultra running

1:09:00 - The Finish Line

1:14:00 - Life - Becoming a professional photographer