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Episode overview:

Kaci Lickteig, known to many as the Pixie Ninja, is one of the most popular personalities in Ultrarunning.  Her incredibly positive spirit is infectious. In this episode, you will learn all about her 8 Western States finishes, her challenges with injuries over the years, and her incredible relationship with her coach, Jason Koop.

Episode highlights:

(18:08) Western States 2017: challenges, stress, deciding not to quit, “get in the boat”

(24:56) Kaci’s experience with injury: running with a torn hamstring, getting surgery, crutches to 100 miles in six months

(40:05) Kaci’s relationship with Western States: personal experiences, why the race is so special

Additional resources:

Instagram: @ultrarunnerkc 

Twitter: @runner_kc 

Facebook Kaci Lickteig

Information on coaching-

https://trainright.com/

Koop’s Social Media

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Buy Koop’s new book on

Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6

Audible-https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_us