18: Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger

WARNING:  Unfortunately, this audio is not perfect.  Due to the nature of Kerry’s injury, he was unable to get real close to the microphone (Sorry about that- I need better equipment for occasions like this).  But I hope you guys can get past these audio issues and still appreciate this story from 2 of life’s most inspiring people.

Kerry and Ali are couple goals.  They met at a trail running event 8 years ago in a case of love at first site.  Since then, they set up their coaching business Squadrun and have helped thousands of runners of all ability achieve things they doubted were possible.

On the 26th of February 2022 Kerry Suter went into Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest on a mountain bike.  He was taken out in a rescue helicopter.  This mountain bike ride was to be the final piece of movement for the supremely fit superhuman. 

I caught up with Kerry and Ali in what has become their home since the accident, a spinal unit in Auckland.  This conversation was recorded in May 22, less than 3 months after the accident.  Its not an easy listen.  We laughed a lot- humor is a big coping mechanism for these legends.  We also cried a lot.

If you want to be coached by Kerry and Ali, reach them at Squadrun:  https://squadrun.co.nz/

This episode is sponsored by my mates at Em’s Power Cookies.  Check out their Power Bites!  They are perfect for on-the-go energy for long train runs:  https://powercookies.com/

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