Summary: Winter Vinecki is the very definition of someone that gets out and crushes it. She is just 15 years old but has already accomplished what could be considered lifetime goals for many. Despite not being able to drive a car yet she has just set a record becoming the youngest person to complete a marathon on all 7 continents, and the first to do so as a mother/daughter combo running each of the races with her mother Dawn. These were not just your average marathons either - they represented some of the most difficult marathons in the world including the Inca Trail Marathon to Machu Picchu, the Antarctica Marathon and the original marathon course in Athens. In the process she became the youngest person to complete a marathon on the continent of Antarctica. She also has launched her own charity Team Winter which has raised over $500,000 for prostate cancer research after her father was diagnosed with a rare aggressive form of the disease and passed away when she was just 9 years old. She’s accomplished so much yet she’s just getting started. Winter and I discuss her journey, day-to-day life and future goals including: How she got started a young age when many haven't even started competing or training Her memories of running 5K races at 5 years old Progression to longer distance races at a young age The details of her world marathon tour The challenges she faces from those that say she is too young What it is really like to run in Antarctica A look into her training and recovery plans How she balances her training, racing, fundraising and speaking with her classes Where her motivation to do all this comes from Advice to those that are inspired by the life she is living - and what you can learn from it Her mantra of "Just power through it" - what it means and how you can apply it The advice she receives from elite athletes she meets and inspires Training for the U.S. Women's Aerial Skiing team for the 2018 Winter Olympics How she has managed to raise $500,000 for prostate cancer research Quick Tip How to be ready to race any distance in 12 weeks, along with the most important training strategy above all else Read More Links Mentioned in the Show TeamWinter.org - Winter's Charity for Prostate Cancer Research WinterVinecki.com - Winter's Website @wintervinecki - Follow Winter on Twitter Athlete On Fire
