Mario Fraioli & John Fitzgerald | Coaching Vincent Bouillard & Jenn Lichter to Western States Victory
Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. He is also the coach of Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. John Fitzgerald is a running coach for CTS based in Montana. He is the coach of Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. John and Mario have a personal relationship going back 15 years. They are both highly respected and thoughtful coaches, and together they provide a valuable peek behind the curtain at two of the greatest performances we've ever seen. Topics:
- Mario and John's connection to each other
- Their connection to Vincent and Jenn
- The uncoachable personality traits that make them special athletes
- Vincent's "Let's go win this thing" text after securing a Golden Ticket
- How Jenn's training changed as she's moved up in distance
- Training environments: Jenn's Missoula crew vs. Vincent in Annecy
- The focus and details of their respective training blocks
- Race week energy: Vincent calm and happy vs. Jenn falling ill
- Vincent's motto "Every second counts"
- Race execution: Self-management, emotional control, will to win, etc.
- Emotion of the finish and victory
- Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
- Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
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Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. He is also the coach of Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. John Fitzgerald is a running coach for CTS based in Montana. He is the coach of Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. John and Mario have a personal relationship going back 15 years. They are both highly respected and thoughtful coaches, and together they provide a valuable peek behind the curtain at two of the greatest performances we've ever seen. Topics:
- Mario and John's connection to each other
- Their connection to Vincent and Jenn
- The uncoachable personality traits that make them special athletes
- Vincent's "Let's go win this thing" text after securing a Golden Ticket
- How Jenn's training changed as she's moved up in distance
- Training environments: Jenn's Missoula crew vs. Vincent in Annecy
- The focus and details of their respective training blocks
- Race week energy: Vincent calm and happy vs. Jenn falling ill
- Vincent's motto "Every second counts"
- Race execution: Self-management, emotional control, will to win, etc.
- Emotion of the finish and victory
- Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
- Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
2026-07-31
108 min
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