Ep. 175 Building Community Through Endurance Sports with Kenny Wilcox

Today"s conversation is about the profound impact that endurance sports can have on personal growth and the collective strength of our communities. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kenny Wilcox, a dedicated coach at Salida High School who embodies the spirit of endurance sports and community involvement. In this episode, Kenny shares his passion for coaching and how he’s helped grow the cross country team to its largest size in school history. We talk about the importance of team camps and the support from the community that makes it all possible. Kenny reflects on his coaching philosophy, emphasizing quality workouts, teamwork, and character development in young athletes. He also opens up about his own running journey, including the proud moment he qualified for the Boston Marathon. Beyond coaching, Kenny talks about his role in mentoring programs and encourages adults to support youth through Family Youth Initiatives.  - - - - - - - - - - - A big thanks to our sponsors: RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Go to www.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain Health Hagan Ski Mountaineering - - - - - - - - - - - Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son’s Inspiring Alzheimer’s Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Check us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co