Liysa Mendels lives in New York City. On December 5, 2015 she finished the Staten Island Greenbelt 50k and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Liysa!

Fun fact: Liysa benefited from joining a local group called the November Project, a free fitness movement that has groups in cities all over North America. Runners from all levels are welcome and you can get more details at November-Project.com.

Liysa's favorite running movie:

Unbreakable: the Western States 100

Liysa's most recent podcast listens:

The Moth, 99% Invisible, Limetown

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