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Level 2 RRCA Certified Adult Distance Running Coach and Youth Coach. UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach. Based out of Amery, WI.

10/22/2026

Let's keep this good feeling going with another Brightside Athlete Highlight!

On Saturday, Newton took on the Wild Dulth Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon! If you've been following along, you know by now that these trail races are some of the hardest in the Midwest. - The Superior Hiking Trail is no joke, with rocks, roots and elevation to contend with.

Newton did a great job moving efficiently and making adjustments as challenges arised. He finished strong and ended his 2026 race season with (another) bang!

Congratulations, Newton!!

10/21/2026

Another Brightside Athlete Highlight!

Kelli switched from road racing to trail racing this year, skipping over the marathon distance and aiming higher - the Wild Duluth 50k (the hardest trail races in the midwest)!

Kelli had a strong race, moved fast through the aid stations, and kept pushing when things got tough. Not only did she finish this race, but she also took THIRD in her age group! 🥉

Congratulations, Kelli! You're one heck of a trail runner!

Wild Duluth Races 50K and 100K

10/20/2026

Brightside Athlete Highlight!

Julia took on her first 50k race, which happens to be one of the hardest in the Midwest - Wild Duluth!

I don't always get to go to my runners' races, so I was fortunate to be there to witness Julia face this challenge!

She worked her way through nausea, muscle cramps, and the mental game that comes with ultrarunning to secure her spot as an ULTRA MARATHONER.

After an amazing year of racing, this finish was the hard-earned cherry on top.

Congratulations, Julia, you crushed it!

10/13/2026

These Brightside Athletes headed to Lansing, IA on Saturday and ran the Driftless Half Marathon!

After running this secluded and hilly course, they confirmed that it was as tough as the website explained it would be. But, if you're a runner, you know the fun lies in overcoming a good challenge!

Congrats Tara, Jess, and Shelley on another Half Marathon finish! 💛💪🏽

10/07/2026

It was a great day for Brightside Athletes at TCM on Saturday!

Julia cruised through the Half Marathon course and set a new PR by 13 minutes!

Amy (not pictured) ran the full Marathon and set a new PR by 14 minutes!

This progress has been made over months of training. I'm so happy for both of them and am lucky to be a part of the ride. Great job, ladies! 💛💪🏽

09/28/2026

The fall races just keep rolling! On Saturday, Brightside Athletes Kelli and Newton teamed up with Rick to form Team for the Birkie Trail Marathon Relay. They crushed it and took FIRST PLACE in the Mixed Masters Division. Nice work, crew!

Run Amery Kelli Lester Newton Handy Rick Gaynor

09/27/2026

Last weekend was a big deal for several Brightside Athletes. Check it out!

Abby raced her first ever 10k at the Run Stillwater Log Run!

Rachel set a new Half Marathon PR at the Run Stillwater Log Run!

Newton set a new 5k PR at the Amery Fall Festival 5k!

Julia also set a new 5k PR at the Amery Fall Festival 5k!

It's not ALL about the race results, but it sure is sweet when things go according to plan.

09/22/2026

After months of preparing and one of his best training builds yet, Phil stepped up to the start line of the Superior Fall 50 Mile in Northern Minnesota!

If you've ever been on the Superior Hiking Trail, you know how tough this race is and the courage it takes to stare down 50 miles of it.

Phil made it an impressive 27 miles!

Although the day didn't end up like he (or I) had hoped, Phil learned invaluable lessons, met amazing people, and had an overall positive experience out on the trails.

A DNF is hard to swallow, but I know it'll only add flame to the fire of Phil's next attempt. 🔥

Congrats on all you accomplished this season, Phil!

09/15/2026

A big shoutout to Kelly on completing the Wolfman Triathlon for the second year in a row!

This event includes:
🚣‍♀️ A 2.8mile Kayak
🚴🏻‍♀️ An 11.7mile Mountain Bike
🏃🏻‍♀️ A 3.8mile Trail Run

Not only did Kelly best her time from last year, but she also came in third place!

Congratulations and thanks for trusting me with your training again this year, Kelly! 💛💪🏽🔥

09/05/2026

Running hasn't felt the same lately - but today was a good day. My first race as a 40yo...a masters runner. 😯

🐚 The Lake Run 9 Miler in Shell Lake. My goal was to race smart, and I accomplished that. I'm not the fastest I've been, but it was enough to take 1st place female and 6th overall in this sweet, small-town race.

Icing on the cake: I saw some familiar faces and met some really nice runners with big goals on their race calendars. 💛

(I usually get a song stuck in my head during races - today was "Breathe" by Fabolous.)

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