The Authentic Runner provides the ingredients necessary to create a healthy heart; and describes what that heart looks like through inspiring stories. By adhering to the 5 C’s (control-contact-contentment-commitment-character), Coach Butler teaches that sports will serve the highest purpose of being the purveyor of true character and citizenship, which is the purpose of The Authentic Runner.

The Authentic Runner provides the ingredients necessary to create a healthy heart; and describes what that heart looks like through inspiring stories. By adhering to the 5 C’s (control-contact-contentment-commitment-character), Coach Butler teaches that sports will serve the highest purpose of being the purveyor of true character and citizenship, which is the purpose of The Authentic Runner.

The Authentic Runner is the work of Tim Butler. Coach Butler is the legendary California Cross Country and Track Coach from Dana Hills High School in Southern California. Coach Butler led Dana Hills to 5 CIF Titles, 4 California State Titles, 6 State runner ups and 9 Nike Nationals appearances. He is now an assistant at his alma mater, San Clemente High School. The last 7 years he helped them to 2 CIF Titles, the first boys State Title in the 60 year school history, including 2   Nike National appearances… not to mention coaching the back to back  4 x 800 State Champions in 2023-2024.