#35 Diana & Tim Fitzpatrick - Longevity in Running, Elite Performance, and Transforming Lives at San Quentin Prison

""Seeing the transformation in the inmates, from despair to determination, reminds us of the profound impact running can have on someone’s life." 🏃🏽‍♂️🙌🏽

Diana, and Tim Fitzpatrick, are accomplished ultrarunners who’ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've marathon PRs of 2:37 and 2:35 respectively, and multiple finishes at the Western States 100, where at 60, Diana was the oldest to complete the run in sub-24 hours. Diana and Tim exemplify resilience, both in their athletic pursuits and their commitment to giving back.

For the past eight years, they’ve coached a running club at San Quentin, where they’ve seen firsthand the power of running to restore hope, build community, and offer a sense of purpose to inmates. Their story is a powerful reminder of how sport can change lives, even in the most challenging environments.

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience in Ultra-Running: Lessons from their ultrarunning careers, nutrition strategies, training routines, periodization, including the importance of pushing through limits.
• The Power of Community: How the San Quentin running club offers support and belonging to inmates.
• Giving Back: The fulfillment Diana and Tim find in using running to make a difference.

References:

• San Quentin Running Club: Featured in 26.2 to Life. More info here: https://www.sanquentinmarathon.com/
• Western States 100: Where Diana and Tim have competed multiple times and where Diana is the President https://www.wser.org/
• The Dipsea Race: https://www.dipsea.org/

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