We’re kicking off the year with one of our favorite returning guests, Zach Ornelas. Zach is a 2:16:01 marathoner, 2x time Olympic trials marathon qualifier and the Elite Coordinator for the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Zach and I got to chat while we were in Austin for the Spurs Austin International Half Marathon last weekend. Our conversation today focuses on curating the elite athlete experience. With our experience being a part of elite fields throughout the country we chat about what attracts us to particular elite fields, what’s the bare minimum, and little things that make it worth it. Zach provides us with valuable insight on what goes on to bring these fields together and his experience coordinating the elite fields at Detroit.

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