Sara Vaughn on Boulder Living, Marathon PRs, and Running for Something Bigger

At 35, Sara Vaughn was just getting started—landing her first professional contract and proving that sometimes the best chapters come when you're brave enough to rewrite the story. Sara Vaughn is mom of 4, placed 6th in the NYC Marathon in 2024, is a top American and 2X top 10 at the Chicago Marathon. Jon chats with Sara about: ​living the fullest Boulder lifestyle ​her marathon training structure ​the winning mindset to have at the start line ​post-race recovery techniques ​the go-to PUMA shoes that have lead to PRs Stay connected: Follow Sara: https://www.instagram.com/saravaughn_realtor/ https://www.instagram.com/vaughnchildcarefund/ This episode is supported by: PUMA: Get your pair at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop! Janji: Use code “FTLR” at checkout when shopping at janji.com for 10% off your order and see why Janji is the go-to for runners who want performance gear made to explore. All apparel is backed by a 5 year guarantee, so you know it’s meant to last! Eternal: Eternal is a performance health company for runners, endurance, and anyone serious about their training, with expert guidance to keep you healthy and performing your best. AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR2026 for 10% off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.