Firefighter Paramedic & Ultramarathon Runner; Author of "Smile, or You're Doing It Wrong"

Redlands, CA, USA
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Andy Glaze Biography

Andy Glaze is a firefighter paramedic, ultrarunner, and author recognized for his story of personal transformation and resilience. Glaze serves as a battalion chief with the La Verne Fire Department in Southern California, where his career centers on leadership, service, and mental health advocacy within the fire service and endurance sports communities.

As an endurance ultrarunner and writer, Glaze has openly discussed his experiences with anxiety, addiction, and burnout, highlighting how running became a tool for rebuilding his physical and mental well-being. He has completed some of the world's most challenging endurance races, including the 300-mile Arizona Monster, Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, Cocodona 250, and numerous 100-mile ultramarathons. Glaze is known for maintaining a streak of running at least 100 miles every week for more than 300 consecutive weeks, emphasizing consistency and discipline in ultrarunning and fitness.

Glaze uses storytelling to explore themes of discipline, resilience, mental health, and personal growth, drawing from real-world experiences in the fire service and ultrarunning. He has spoken candidly about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder from his work as a firefighter and how long-distance running supports his mental wellness, providing a peaceful outlet to process trauma and stress.

Glaze's journey from substance use to ultramarathon running and improved mental health is detailed in his debut book, "Smile, or You're Doing It Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption." The book recounts his experiences with addiction, institutional abuse, and overcoming adversity, offering insights into resilience and mindset beyond the realm of running. Glaze has appeared on the Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his book and the role of movement in emotional healing.

Glaze's transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming a firefighter and consistent ultrarunner has attracted a large following on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Strava. Whether running before a shift or competing in multi-day endurance events, Glaze demonstrates that progress begins with a single step and a commitment to personal growth.

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    Andy Glaze is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Addiction & Recovery, Athlete, Extreme Sports, Mental Health, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Running, Sports Motivation, Storytelling
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Andy Glaze is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andy Glaze for your event is available upon request. Andy Glaze generally travels from Redlands, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ariana Luterman, Tyler Farnham, Webb Simpson, Andy Mouncey and Bethany Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andy Glaze for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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