Devon Yanko is a professional runner for lululemon living in Salida, CO. She has had a long and very successful career inside and outside of sport. In addition to being a pro athlete, Devon has owned and operated several businesses, mostly in the world of culinary arts. Two weeks ago, Devon and her teammates finished a 6-day run of self-transcendence as part of lululemon's FURTHER project. In that time, Devon ran a total of 313 miles and participated in one of the most significant research studies ever conducted in women's sports.

 

Devon and Nathan's Homesteading Instagram

 

Topics discussed:

• The origin of Fast Foodie and the pursuit of culinary arts
• Small business ownership
• Selling her business and moving to CO
• The history of trail and ultrarunning in Marin County
• The value of not specializing as an athlete
• Goals for FURTHER and the life changing experience of participating
• Goals for the rest of the season
• A lot more!

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