Meet the team
Nick Leach
Nick is the co-founder and head coach of Range Endurance. He grew up hiking in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains in Washington, but only began running as an adult. He quickly found joy in racing, and after a few road half-marathons and marathons, turned to trail running and hasn't looked back. He lives in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), BC, and is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach.
Personal accomplishments
- Diez Vista 50k, 2022 - 1st - 4:33:12
- Run Ridge Run 13k, 2022 - 2nd - 1:02:20
- Cascade Crest 100 Miler, 2021 - 10th - 23:46
- Cove to Cove Unsupported FKT, Sept 2020 to present - 10:57
- Marathon PR at Boston Marathon, 2019 - 2:54:03
- Pine to Palm 100 Miler, 2019 (first 100 mile)
- 8th - 23:14
- Orcas Island 50k, 2019 - 1st - 4:53
Stephen Ji
Stephen is a co-founder and coach with Range Endurance. Growing up in Burnaby, BC, Stephen took interest in a variety of sports, from basketball to hockey, but it wasn't until later as an adult that Stephen discovered his running passion in the mountains. Now, he is looking to help others find their stride in the trails, while also dreaming up big run adventures of his own. When he's not jogging around town, he also enjoys exploring on skis and his trusty bike. He currently resides in Vancouver, BC, and is an UESCA certified ultrarunning coach.
Personal accomplishments
- Bear Mountain 21K, 2023 - 9th - 2:28:29
- Whistler Alpine Meadows 50k, 2022 - 7:20:28
- Whistler Alpine Meadows 60k, 2021 - 8:45:05
- Marathon PR at BMO Marathon, 2024 - 3:19:24
- MEC Trail Series 5K, 2018 - 4th - 21:15