106 | Redwood City, CA with Dena Evans: Running and Coaching in the Heart of Silicon Valley

We are so happy to welcome marathoner and acclaimed coach, Dena Evans to the Suite Run Podcast!Dena Evans has a very impressive resume  - she was the head women's cross country coach at Stanford University and helped guide the Stanford women's cross country program into one of the best in the nation, including an NCAA cross country title in 2003 AND being named NCAA's women's cross country coach of the year. Dena currently coaches post collegiate athletes competing for the Peninsula Distance Club, which she founded in 2007.Dena is also an accomplished runner - she is a 16 time marathoner with a PR of 2:56:04 at the Boston Marathon in 2013. Dena has also completed all six of the world major marathons. She lives in Redwood City with her husband Marlon and has two girls in college. Dena chats with us about her running and coaching career and then we dive into Redwood City. She recommends many beautiful running routes, great dining options, races and a lot more. It was such a treat and honor to have Dena on the show!Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes.Click HERE to grab a Suite Run mug!This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What’s their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body’s data and offer you a clearer picture than you’ve ever had before of what’s going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best.  InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.Where to find Dena Evans:Dena on InstagramDena on TwitterPeninsula Distance ClubPhoto credit: Ian TuttleWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run WebsiteSuite Run Facebook