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Matt Sissman talks about his training for the Leadville 100, and the experience

January 17, 2010 by Shelli

Typically I use this “fitness” space to share my progress, challenges and goals.
This time I have a special treat, though: A video blog of a conversation I just had with Elemental Training athlete Matt Sissman, of Lander, WY, who last August completed the Leadville 100, a 100-mile, high altitude trail race. He was kind enough to share his thoughts with me about the experience – not only the event, but the training that led to it, and the instrumental and meaningful role his family and friends played in it. The video is 42 minutes long. I find Matt’s experience is inspiring, and hope you enjoy listening in on the conversation.

Matt Sissman shares his Leadville 100 Trail Run Experience from Shelli Johnson on Vimeo.

Elemental Gym has a fantastic gym, some terrific programs and classes that will help you achieve better fitness. And, I might add, some great personal trainers: Steve Bechtel, Ellen Bechtel, Jagoe Reid, and Sophie Mosemann.

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: elemental training, endurance, Fitness, leadville 100, ultras

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Hi. I’m Shelli Johnson. I live on the frontier of Wyoming, and my office is a 100-year-old Wyoming Sheepherder’s wagon parked alongside the Popo Agie River. Travel and adventure are among my biggest passions.

I’m an Entrepreneur, Wilderness-Inspired Keynote Speaker, Author of Breathtaking: A Field Guide to Living Your Epic Life, and Executive Coach, Leadership Facilitator, and Wilderness Guide.

I’m also a wife and a mother. I’m married to Jerry, my husband of 34 years, and we have three wonderful sons–Fin, 19, Hayden, 24, and Wolf, 26–who are off forging their own paths.

I’ve been finding my own way for more than 32 years. I’m in my 16th year of operating Epic Life Inc. During the last 15 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations.

Much of my play and work includes travel and adventure, which I share about extensively on this site.

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