Luke Nelson
Luke Nelson

Luke Nelson

Discipline: Mountain Running® Team

ABOUT:

Luke spent his childhood wandering the mountains, but it wasn’t until he agreed to a really bad bet, which involved a marathon, that he found running. Now, Luke relies on long mountain runs for his everyday connection to the natural world. He strives to maximize each hour by balancing his time as a physician assistant, race director, husband and father.

 

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1. 8th place at Tor Des Geants
2. Finishing Nolan's 14 in 53 hours 
3. 7 consecutive wins at El Vaquero Loco 
4. US Ski Mountaineering National Champion
5. Raising 3 amazing kids that love being outside

 

RESTING HEART RATE:

34 BPM 

 

Banner photo: © Kelvin Trautman

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