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Learn from an Ultrarunner how to Train, Eat, and Live on High

In this interview, we go over nutrition, training techniques, footwear, land conservation, and how we accommodate the growing mountains loving population.

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Richard Markosian

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Interview with the ultrarunner Eli White

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Ultramarathons and trail running have taken off huge in Utah. Today hundreds if not thousands of people are hitting the trails enjoying nature and making the connection with their body and with their surroundings.

Ultrarunner Eli White moved to Utah just for our amazing trails where he took his running to the next level. In this interview, we go over nutrition, training techniques, footwear, land conservation, and how we accommodate the growing population who wants to enjoy the mountains.

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Richard Markosian

I am a story teller and journalist. I have a passion for farmers, local craftspeople, and folks who aspire to create, build and grow their business in the local marketplace. Why local? By supporting locally-owned businesses we create more opportunity for entrepreneurs, and we claim our sovereignty to shape our communities how we want to see them. I aspire to build Utah Stories Magazine into a household Utah name, and assist Utah businesses and makers with marketing. On the journalism side of things my passion is investigative journalism that offers true insight into issues. I believe strongly in the forth estate: strong, meaningful, insightful journalism is essential to a free market Democracy.

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