#84 Adam Kimble | Pushing Limits, Legacy & the California Biodiversity Project
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- Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows
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- Fri 04 Jul 2025
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- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themidpackerpod/episodes/84-Adam-Kimble--Pushing-Limits--Legacy--the-California-Biodiversity-Project-e3532m4
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“Collecting samples on the trail means your miles are contributing to conservation.”
On this episode Adam Kimble joins Troy Meadows on the MidPacker Pod to share a story bursting with grit, adventure, and giving back with a cool initiative to help the Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project.
Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project.
adventurescientists.org/adam-kimble
Adam’s Highlights
From road marathons to ultrarunning stardom: Adam’s journey began with that drenched 50 K in 2014 and evolved into FKTs on the Tahoe Rim Trail and a self-supported coast-to-coast run across the U.S.
Up Coming Races: Gearing up for Badwater 135 in July and Cocodona 250 in May.
Life beyond miles: Coaching, race directing, motivational speaking, family man, and ardent advocate for community inclusion.
Motivational Takeaways
Push your perceived limits: Adam’s mantra—he’s always chasing what his body and mind can do next.
Balance through priorities: Reveals how he stays centered as a pro athlete, dad to two young kids, and pillar of his trail community.
Adventure as purpose: Travels with his family, steered by curiosity and shared exploration.
Community & Conservation
Race director and coach: Deeply involved with Donner Party Mountain Runners and official pacer for the California International Marathon since 2019.
Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project: Adam is empowering trail runners, hikers, and bikers to gather soil and insect data statewide. Participants can join teams, compete, and contribute real-world science.
Adam's Links
Website: https://adamkimble.com/media/about/
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