Aimee Spector: Educator, Coach, Mentor, Fundraiser, Community Builder, Side hustler, & a wildly accomplished, badass athlete.
Aimee Spector operates at 110% and 100 miles per hour in everything she does and there is no off switch; which I very much appreciate. She has the best laugh but she is also passionately determined to drive herself, and her teammates, to peak performance… which may not always have her teammates laughing. From her career as an educator to running a non-profit fundraiser for over a decade, to running ultramarathons and paddling countless channel crossings, Aimee is all-in on the things that drive her; family, athletic achievements and adventure, service to others, community and way more. Aimee’s story is a damn good one that will get you fired up to get after it; whatever “it” is for you.
0:00 – Enjoy fun stories with the amazing Amy Spector.
7:10 – Stepdad and mom formed a new family.
15:32 – Lived with a pregnant couple, became close.
16:02 – Leaving home, shy, formative experience.
24:31 – College intern, law school dilemma, love for kids.
29:26 – Teacher navigates high school halls with confidence.
32:35 – Reducing waste at outrigger races in California.
40:34 – Qualified for the LA marathon in 3:30.
42:39 – Qualified for Boston after date change.
47:34 – Backyard Ultra: 4.167-mile lap endurance event.
54:49 – Surprising achievement with crucial friend support.
1:01:34 – Healthy fear keeps you thinking and prepared.
1:03:21 – Competitive, calm, and focused on self-improvement.
1:11:22 – Treasure son’s footprints, finding hope in life.
1:15:27 – Friends founded a cancer support group for sarcoma patients.
1:22:49 – Passion and commitment are essential for nonprofit leadership.
1:27:34 – Close relationship, job help, motivation for racing.
1:28:53 – Service and selflessness change everything.