Join us on an incredible journey through the inspirational story of Run the Edge
The story behind Run the Edge, the trailblazing virtual fitness challenge creator that has captured the hearts, energy and motivation of over 250,000 participants from across the globe.
Meet The Run-Lovin' Team
Founded by an Olympian & a Psychology Educator
In 2011, Olympian Adam Goucher and educator Tim Catalano teamed up to write the bestselling book Running The Edge.
The book’s mix of personal stories, practical running advice, and motivation to push your own potential made it a bestseller — and pretty soon, Tim and Adam found themselves speaking to audiences all over the country to share the transformational power of running.
Less than three years later, they began producing fitness challenges to help even more people find success, motivation, and fulfillment.
These days, you can find Tim and Adam going head-to-head and racking up miles in the Amerithon challenge… or just hanging around the office in search of snacks.
Adam Goucher — Co-Founder
Favorite Food: Chips and salsa
Shoe Size: 10
Claim to Fame: Can injure himself doing just about anything
Adam’s long running career includes multiple national championships at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. He made the U.S.A. Olympic team in the 5000 Meters in 2000, finishing 11th in the world that year. His lifetime bests include times of 3 minutes, 54 seconds in the mile and 13 minutes, 10 seconds in the 5K.
Adam’s passion for running is tied to his lifelong pursuit of becoming a better husband, father, and friend. As the co-author of Running The Edge and co-founder of Run The Edge, he’s grateful to be able to share what he’s learned with the RTE community.
Tim Catalano — Co-Founder
Favorite Food: Cookies. Any kind of cookies. Seriously, do you have cookies?
Shoe Size: 8.5
Claim to Fame: His hair style
Tim ran for the storied University of Colorado in both track and cross country, helping push the team to a second-place national finish his senior year.
Post-graduation, he taught high school psychology in the United States, Honduras, and Dubai, and coached teenage runners.
Tim’s background in psychology ensures that every Run The Edge challenge includes multiple types of internal and external motivation.
Tim's first Ultra-marathon was a 100-mile race in Ohio — and he got hooked. He now runs at least one Ultra every year.
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Laurie Johnson &
Laura Smith
Principals and Partners in all things FUN!
Many moons ago, Laurie Johnson started her career running YMCA's and working to build community around healthy lifestyles. After leaving the YMCAs, Laurie embarked on a journey in sustainability, working to create solutions to make our planet a better and healthier place to live. Laurie has started and managed many companies, all looking to make a difference in the world. When she met Tim and Adam, she knew Run the Edge was a great fit. She embraced the opportunity to become vested in RTE January of 2024.
Laura Smith, who has a background in creating positive workplace cultures, was game to come along for the ride! Laura spent most of her career creating safe and improved workplace cultures for large companies such as Top Golf, Wayfair, and American Golf. Laura was an athlete growing up and is thrilled to be taking the lead on inspiring people to move and be healthy through developing RTE's community network.