Look out! This guy just might trick you into training! (more on that below)
Meet David Norris - someone who is not only an inspiring coach, but also an incredibly inspiring athlete. Most athletes move into coaching when they are done with their careers. David Norris is not only the assistant cross country coach at the club for the U16 to U20 athletes, but he is still kicking butt himself - not only on snow but on dry ground too! David is the 2019 US XC National Champion, named to multiple national teams, as recent as 2023, previous winner and multiple podium achiever of the famed long distance American Birkie in MN, 4-time winner and current record holder of the epic Mt Marathon in Alaska and consummate adventurer.
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David is a the complete package: Elite athlete in the prime of his career, consummate adventurer always seeking out new challenges, thoughtful and supportive coach and role model to the next generation of stars and insightful entrepreneur giving back to the community he hails from. Today we talk about the following and so much more:
At some point in the interview, David simply says this about his career as an athlete, "I just like it." So simple and so perfect. Follow what you like!
For more on David Norris, check out his instagram @grandmasternorris
And watch this video of his 2016 record setting Mt Marathon glissade!
As always, please share your questions, comments, feedback and requests. Go to sswsc.org! Now get out there and support, lead or be a champion on and off the mountain!
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