Welcome to Tierra Libre Run mentorship. By learning from each other and paying it forward, we help athletes feel included, heard, and seen in a sport that hasn’t always made space for us. This guide covers essentials from match to race day.

Role

You are not their coach but rather, their mentor, right alongside them just as you would be with a friend that you’re going on a run with or pacing in a race. You’re the one they can lean on when they need that extra encouragement and those tips that are crucial in this brand new world of trail running for them. You are there to hear them out and share your knowledge and experience as they work towards their (oftentimes, first) trail race with us! Share what has worked for you (and what hasn’t), but do not prescribe training plans, nutrition plans, or medical advice.

You were invited to mentor because you have what it takes. It’s okay not to have every answer—ask questions in the #mentors channel, trust your intuition, and bring your unique gifts, culture, and perspective to the relationship.

Scope

Mentorship runs from match date to race day, whether the event is 1–2 months away or 3–6 months out. The timeline is flexible so you can meet your mentee where they are. The goal is belonging, confidence, and connection—not performance metrics.

Time Commitment

30 minute calls every two weeks leading up to their race with us. You should coordinate with your mentee to figure out what timing/cadence works best for you both! (Eg. not everyone loves slack haha).