Helen Mino Faukner

• Trail Runner •

LOCATION: Truckee, CA

STRAVA: Helen Mino Faukner

FAVORITE GU PRODUCT: Roctane Energy Drink Mix Strawberry Hibiscus

FAVORITE ENERGY GEL FLAVOR: Raspberry Lemonade

FAVORITE NUTRITION HACK
Peach rings are probably the best carb/dollar/chew ratio that you can find at a gas station, plus you can put them on your fingers!!

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? WHAT'S YOUR WHY?
My motivation is joy. There are very few things that make me as happy as running and as long as that's the case, I'll keep running. There are moments while I'm out on the trails where my brain feels so empty and the only other way I've been able to find that is through Kundalini yoga. It's a headspace that feels so good. The motivation that I have is very self serving and sport generally is a selfish endeavor, but I like to think by doing this for myself I show up better for the people around me and my community.

HOW ARE YOU DOING GOOD IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
I am a volunteer coach for my local middle school track and cross country team. I am involved in local government and attend town council meetings. I also volunteer at the Slow Food Lake Tahoe community garden. They grow food and then donate it to another local nonprofit: Sierra Community House, where it is distributed to people who need it.

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