Zander Chase

Title: Running the Numbers writer
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Trail running, data science, data visualization, nutrition, food systems

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Latin American Studies, Brown University
Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Executive Director at Wander Project; data science at Meta and climate tech startup; Climatebase Fellow specializing in food systems and ocean health

A Word from Zander Chase

I aim to inspire and motivate others by connecting them to nature through trail running to give back to the areas we recreate in and promote a sustainable lifestyle to preserve our wild places. My personal interests include trail running, windsurfing, gravel biking, backcountry skiing, bagel making, and poetry.

Fast, Faster, Fastest: Decoding the Data Behind Appalachian Trail FKTs

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An analysis of Appalachian Trail FKTs through the lens of data.

The Changing Geography of Trail Running and Ultrarunning: A Look at Nations Represented at UTMB and CCC

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A look at the nations represented on the finishers’ lists at CCC and UTMB, from 2009 to 2023, as a case study for the changing geography of trail running and ultrarunning.

The Numbers Behind Getting Into the Western States 100: Lottery and Qualifying Races

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A look at the numbers behind the Western States 100 lottery and its qualifying races.

Ultrarunning Growth in the U.S. Through a Geographic Lens

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A look at the growth of ultramarathons in the U.S. from 2000 to 2024, including overall growth in events and their locations, and changes in participant travel.