Skilled Profile: Amanda Fangmeier – Weblog

This month, we linked with Amanda Fangmeier. Amanda is an avid runner, having accomplished the whole lot from 5k runs all the way in which as much as extremely marathons in her 20-year operating profession so far. She is well-versed in all issues operating and is licensed in 89 whole manufacturers on ExpertVoice since becoming a member of in 2016, with extra on the way in which. Try our interview along with her on her hobbies, recommendation, and favourite manufacturers.

The place are you from? 

I’m initially from Hebron, Nebraska. It’s a bit of city close to the Kansas/Nebraska border and residential of the world’s largest lined porch swing.

What do you do for a residing? 

I at the moment work full-time at a financial institution as a Specialist within the Warehouse Lending division, part-time as a Shift Chief, and coaching class coach/mentor at Fleet Toes Lincoln. 

I see you’ve been operating for shut to twenty years now. What initially sparked your curiosity in long-distance operating? 

Attempting new issues and being part of a group was what initially led me to attempt operating, however discovering an outlet to take care of grief, melancholy and nervousness at a younger age was once I began to actually love the game. I ran cross-country in highschool and school; I’ve since run the whole lot from 5ks to 50ks and nonetheless completely find it irresistible! 

How do you gasoline your physique earlier than, throughout, and after a long term? 

Earlier than a run, I like utilizing Nuun Hydration Ginger Lemonade, and Honey Stinger Waffles – the cookies and cream taste is so good! Throughout my run, I exploit Honey Stinger Cherry Blossom or Orange flavored chews, and if it’s actually scorching out – Pickle Juice. If I’m doing an extended run, I’ll pack a baked potato with a bit of salt in my vest to snack on. After a run, I exploit Nuun Hydration Watermelon or Strawberry Lemonade. I additionally actually love chocolate milk and a banana or pizza post-run.

What’s your go-to operating product from ExpertVoice you’ll be able to’t reside with out? 

Oh that’s a troublesome one! I’d say my Altra Lone Peak path sneakers – they’re simply the correct amount of cushioning and safety on more difficult trails.

You’ve already achieved rather a lot in your operating profession, do you might have any extra targets you might be nonetheless hoping to realize? If that’s the case, how do you count on you’ll be using ExpertVoice to realize a few of these targets?

The previous few years I’ve began operating extra trails, and have a objective to do a 50 mile path race, perhaps even longer distances sooner or later! So far as utilizing ExpertVoice to assist me with that objective, I’ll proceed to remain updated with the schooling provided on ExpertVoice, and to finally order my subsequent pair of Altra sneakers, Honey Stinger and nuun hydration merchandise to gasoline my operating adventures! 

What’s your favourite model (or manufacturers) on ExpertVoice? Why? 

Altra, Garmin, Honey Stinger, Nuun, and Pickle Juice are amongst my favorites – I respect that these manufacturers provide schooling in addition to a reduction on their wonderful merchandise to assist make runs far more pleasurable. The academic facet additionally allows me to make nice suggestions on merchandise to prospects, coworkers, and fellow runners whereas working at Fleet Toes Lincoln.

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