In this episode Dr. Kris Ferguson and Dr. Kathy Travnicek interview ultramarathoner Devon Yanko.  Devon overcame a troubled childhood to become a world class distance runner, having won numerous events including three ultra distance road national championships and competed on six Team USA ultra teams including the 2009 Gold Medal winning team in Belgium for the 100k.  Devon has ran forty sub 3-hour marathons.  

An engaging and free flowing conversation that touches on childhood, the way in which abuse manifests itself, the strength one can find in sports, living with Lupus, the importance of family, and many others. 

Devon believes that the best route for an athlete is the one that balances their goals with their life and their personality. Devon is USATF Level 1 certified and received her Masters in Coaching and Exercise Science in 2020.  Devon may be reached through https://www.chaski.run/team-collection/devon-yanko

Dr. Travnicek MD is triple board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and brain injury medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialities (ABMS). She specializes in treating spine, brain, nerve and musculoskeletal disorders.  Dr. Travnicek practices medicine at the Pain Institute of Nevada in Las Vegas.  For more information, please visit https://paininstitute.com/