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Indulge in Compelling Stories Spanning Endurance Sports to Life Wisdom
Entrepreneurial professional with deep skills in selecting business opportunities holding vast potential, yet aware and ready to assess risks. A writer with an empathetic vision able to quickly and effectively find hooks in events and activities relating to real life without including any of the standard "baloney" factors, a talent not to be underestimated. A whole life of experience operating, creating, and founding businesses tends to take the chisel to the mold. What results are the excitement of what might be, with a complete understanding of the cratering when it does not. Learning to survive came from physical endurance and personal tests rather than those found in public parlors. Creativity renders the reward; health becomes the medal.
Epic Tales & Timeless Recipes
A Celebrated Author and Journalist
Phillip Gary Smith is the author of "Ultra Superior," the original book on the Superior Trail Ultra Race Events. His personal experiences inspired his second book, "HARMONIZING: Keys to Living in the Song of Life," which includes some of his most coveted family recipes, like the “Cadillac Banana Pudding.”
University of Tennessee Graduate
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee in his hometown of Knoxville
USAF Officer
Served as an Officer in the U.S. Air Force after completing ROTC.
Peer Recognition
Phillip snowshoed the Chippewa Moraine 50K Ultra Trail Race and set a record. A freak race-day Spring snowstorm blanketed the mountainous course. He snowshoed the entire way, the only person ever to race in snowshoes at that event (and probably the last).
Key Publications
"The Eclectic 18: Maniacs on A Mission" (2018)
A collection of essays and articles that use automotive sports and media to explore life lessons and the motivations of champions.
"Saving Lolita" (November 2019)
This book includes his personal guide, "Phillip's 66: Steps to Safeguard Your Girls, Boys, Family, and Self."
Professional Involvements
Senior Editor/Writer
He holds senior roles at Snowshoe Magazine, the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) and Geiger Media Global.
Developer
He is the developer of Radioactive Racing News for YouTube.
Co-Founder
He is a co-founder of OakTree Films, LLC, and wrote the script for the feature film "Tuscobia the Movie."
Race Series Creator
He is a founding board member of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners (UMTR) and has created several ultra-trail race series, including the Fab 5 Fifties and the Gnarly Bandit Ultra Series.
Founding Board Member
He is a founding board member of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners (UMTR).
Extensive Coverage of the Ultra-Endurance Racing World
The 300-Mile Man: A Winter Ultra Legend
"The 300-Mile Man: Roberto Marron Doubles Tuscobia's Winter Ultra 150" chronicles the achievements of ultra-athlete Roberto Marron.
Celebrating Roberto Marron's Achievements
He followed this with "300-Mile Man Triple Crown Edition," which expands on the Marron Double and details other difficult winter endurance events.
Prolific Snowshoe Writer
Phillip is also the country’s most prolific snowshoe writer, numerous articles on the Tuscobia Winter Ultras, Arrowhead 135, and Actif Epica (The big 3 of the sport) published in Snowshoe Magazine and features in the New York Times.
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