Maddie Hart

A person wearing a blue shirt, shorts, and a cap runs on a gravel forest trail surrounded by greenery.

A woman in a bright pink shirt smiles at the camera while standing outdoors in a sunny forest with tall trees and green foliage in the background.

DISCIPLINE:

Mountain Running® Team

ABOUT ME:

I grew up in Boulder, Colorado so my passion for outdoor adventures started from a young age. Running in the mountains helps me feel fully like myself and challenges me physically, but also reminds me what actually matters by showing me a different perspective on life. I strive both in running and my career to help protect the wild places we love so that generations to come can keep chasing the next adventure.

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

(not ranked in any particular order)
1. Kodiak 100M (10/25) - 5th on a day where I felt "meh" all day
2. Completing the 142M Kokopelli trail in just over 33 hours during the pandemic
3. Moving away from my hometown of Boulder to San Francisco to chase a career in renewable energy
4. Tucson 50k (10/2024) - first road ultra which was a trip and ran a 3:40 for the W
5. Quitting my corporate job in 2025 to prioritize myself and refocus on what mattered most

Q+A:

Who is your favorite running partner and why?

Since moving to California, the majority of my running has been solo. When I do get to train with friends, Amber Philp and Gabi Lieber are both people who I love to train with. I love the ease of training with these friends, and how effortlessly miles fly by. When I train with others, the whole goal for me is to fill my social cup.

What is your go-to hype song?

"Modern Life" by Yes Boone

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

The first La Sportiva product I remember trying was the Jackal. The type of shoes I like has changed a lot since I first tried those back in 2020!

Which charity/advocacy organizations do you support or belong to?

I am a big fan of Runners For Public Lands. The work they do is so valuable and needed. As a GU Athlete as well, I love GU Gives. They do amazing work helping organizations in the endurance space and promoting inclusivity.