Qui n’avance pas, recule.
JD Hixson is a trail runner and UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach.
He was originally trained as a classical musician, with a CV that lists master and doctoral degrees from The Juilliard School, decades of world premieres of works by some of the most renowned composers in the world, performance experience with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, groundbreaking recordings produced, virtuosic solos performed and notable orchestras conducted to artistic and critical acclaim in many of the finest concert halls in the world.
Eventually, however, he discovered greater fulfillment out on the trails in his trusty Salomon gear than standing on gilded stages in a tuxedo and more profound happiness covered in mud than choking in the seemingly requisite and cloying fog of Chanel No. 5 at interminable champagne receptions.
He is currently training for UTMB’s next Grand Trail du Saint-Jacques.
He was originally trained as a classical musician, with a CV that lists master and doctoral degrees from The Juilliard School, decades of world premieres of works by some of the most renowned composers in the world, performance experience with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, groundbreaking recordings produced, virtuosic solos performed and notable orchestras conducted to artistic and critical acclaim in many of the finest concert halls in the world.
Eventually, however, he discovered greater fulfillment out on the trails in his trusty Salomon gear than standing on gilded stages in a tuxedo and more profound happiness covered in mud than choking in the seemingly requisite and cloying fog of Chanel No. 5 at interminable champagne receptions.
He is currently training for UTMB’s next Grand Trail du Saint-Jacques.
