TDR Podcast #91 – James Kyes Interview

About this episode

James Kyes shares his journey in running, cycling, and coaching young athletes in Duluth.

Local Duluth runner and coach James has been running, cycling, paddling and more for most of his life. His love for Duluth running and outdoor adventure began as a student at UMD, and trail running and racing became a more serious passion as he moved back to Duluth a couple years after college and a stint working in the Twin Cities area. Listen in to hear James’s story on how he got into running, stories from the hundreds of bike races that he’s been in, and his love for coaching and mentoring young runners (mainly at the high school level).

People in this episode

Guest: James Kyes

Topics covered

• running
• coaching
• outdoor adventure
• cycling
• trail running
• mentoring

Keywords

• Duluth running
• James Kyes
• cycling
• paddling
• high school coaching
• trail running
• bike races

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UMD

Places: Duluth, Twin Cities

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