LOCATION: Mill Valley, CA I Ultra Runner
INSTAGRAM: @banta.visuals
FAVORITE GU PRODUCT: Strawberry Hibiscus Roctane Energy Drink
FAVORITE ENERGY GEL FLAVOR: Strawberry Banana Liquid Energy
FAVORITE NUTRITION HACK
Add a scoop of chocolate Roctane recovery drink mix to your overnight oats for a chocolate-y delicious breakfast that will fuel the next days adventures!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? WHAT'S YOUR WHY?
What motivates me is to share the life giving power of endurance sports with others. I believe when people are immersed in the landscapes, communities and challenges that go hand in hand with endurance sports they will be more connected to those places, those people and their inner selves. I run to feel that connectedness and I strive to inspire and make it accessible to those I interact with on a daily basis
HOW ARE YOU DOING GOOD IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
I'm always looking for opportunities to leverage my two passions of visual story telling and trail running to lift up others in my community. I have a passion project called “Local Lines” which is a series of videos where I run and film with an athlete on their favorite local trail and speak to them about why that place means so much to them. It’s a fun way to showcase the stories of non elite athletes and the places they love. I’m also heavily involved in my local run groups where I try to share my experience openly and honestly with people at all stages in their running journeys. Ultimately I want all people to feel seen and welcome to be a part of the running community regardless of race, gender, or circumstance.