Brandon Yonke Has a Bright Future in Ultra Running

Brandon Yonke has done some things before graduating college that most college students, at least the ones I know, would never even dream of doing in their lifetimes.

Brandon Yonke

Brandon has found a love for ultra running at such a young age, and he is already making a name for himself by wining and placing in many of the events that he has run. He’s also finished an ironman, run several marathons, and just recently completed his first 100-mile race.

And just recently, he came home from an running trip that is an experience he will likely never forget-running the Great Wall of China marathon.

Brandon Yonke Running on the Great Wall of China

We obviously got into his trip to China, the race itself, and a whole lot more during our conversation today. Here are some of the highlights of our chat:

Getting started in the ultra running community by participating in a charity run for MS
He started running in middle school, but didn’t run competitively in college though he may have had the opportunity
Running the Great Wall of China marathon and the issues that presented during the race
The demands of training for races while also being a full time college student
Entertaining thoughts on trying to make a living as a runner after college
The entire 100-mile race experience
Switching to a vegetarian lifestyle

If you want to connect with Brandon, check out his website and follow him on Instagram.

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