Reid Taylor is a Delta Firefighter who has now run 2 marathons wearing 45-pounds of his turnout gear. Reid has always been an athlete but endurance running was something entirley new to him.  After his first marathon he began to get chest pains and training stopped abruptly. We chat about how he overcame a 90% blockage in his artery and eventually geared up to run the marathon a second time in March 2024.  Donation Links: Donate Directly to Children's Hospital HERE  Reid's Links: https://www.32auctions.com/firefighter2024 https://secure.bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/main.cfm?Event=ICE&Member=72325 Check out Oofos Recovery Footwear here: https://www.oofos.ca Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod  The Episode Archive: Patreon

Melissa started running in March 2020, after she went through late term pregnancy loss. She talks about how trail running saved her and what peace it's brought, both through being alone on the trail, to being filled with community on local trail runs and races. She's now attempting her 3rd 100miler and is navigating training with young kids.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan Find Melissa @melboisv Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre for free counselling:https://pilsc.org/

Ellie has loved sports all her life, and came into distance running with her first marathon at 40. What she didn't expect to come with it was the negative commentary from well - meaning friends and family. We chat about the sh*t poeple say to runners and how to handle it.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes and a few bonus eps - check us out here:  Patreon Find Ellie @ellierunsitall  Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Rivka was so much fun to chat to! She started running in her late 50's in 2013, and ran her first half marathon in 2015. She's now completed quite a few road half marathons, a few trail races, and two marathons. She is  a mother of five sons, and grandmother to one and one on the way. Rivka is also a birth attendant, attending some births and teaching a birth attendant course. She is also training for her first 50k! We chat about how you have to move your body to stay healthy and strong.  More from Rivka @montrealdoula If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Anushay has always defined herself as an Academic but struggled to call herself an athlete. She moved to Canada from Pakistan and quickly became involved in the trail running community and with a bit of work is now both an athlete and an ultrarunner.  Anushay was inspired to go further and push her body and mind to complete her first 50km last summer. She has an amazing energy and will leave you feeling like doing hard things is exciting.  More from her @anushaymalik If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

We discuss your big training questions for your new 2024 goals! We had questions on back yard ultras, mental strategies when you increase in distance, how to stay healthy when you run a 100miles, what to have in your vest, and more!  Find Alyssa @theory_in_motion If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Steph is the person you want to listen to at the start of the season. Her determination and hard work to better her times until she ultimately broke 3 hours in a marathon is inspiring for any distance runner. We get into her postpartum return to running, the timing of covid and training, and how she kept improving.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan Find Steph @anygivenrunday

Welcome to 2024!  We wrap up 2023 by reviewing the best of the year, and then chat what the listener goals and intentions are for 2024. Huge thanks to everyone who has  supported the show for so many years, you guys are amazing!! If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here: Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!

Finn Melanson is the Host of the Singletrack, a podcast covering the professional mountain ultra-trail running scene. If you haven't checked out Singletrack yet, go do it now! We had such a great chat about everything Finn is doing in the Trail Running world including his goals for media coverage, and how to keep his personal love for the trails alive. Finn is based in Salt Lake City, UT - by way of Cape Elizabeth, ME - where he enjoys year-round recreation in the Wasatch Mountains.  Photo by @shitinthewoods Find Singletrack on instagram @runsingletrack Singletrack pod: Singletrack More from Finn @wasatchfinn Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!

Kaz has a PhD in human behaviour and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and has studied our power to perform when faced with adversity. Passionate about helping people believe in themselves she explores what is it about our fears, courage, resilience, and mindset, that drives us to succeed or sabotages us? And Kaz loves to run far.   Her trail running journey started in Chamonix, France with the Mont Blanc Marathon and UTMB races. Favorite adventures include Tahoe 200 (3rd F), Moab 240 (2nd F), Ouray 100 (1st F), Tot Dret, Italy (3rd F) and Across the Years (420 miles in 10 days – 3rd F), plus successfully completing 1 crazy loop of The Barkley Marathons, and most recently finishing Last Annual Vol State, a 500K continuous and self-supported race across Tennessee. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! Find Kaz @mountainkaz

Acadia is a midwife living in Maine and Peter is a Harvard trained lawyer living in Oregon. They have been best friends since high school and decided to tackle Bear 100 together. We chat about how they handled attempting to match the highs and lows of an ultra with a friend, and still make it to the finish line.  Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Find Acadia @trailrunningbabycatcher and Peter @surprisecowboy Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!

My husband Andy and I ran Red Rock Canyon 50km in Las Vegas. I was 18 weeks pregnant, and he is a hobbyist. We chat before and after the race about everything from training with a 4 year old, to wondering if one of us maybe didn't train enough. Check out more pics @trailrunningwomenpod      Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!

Milly is a total powerhouse of a human being and will leave you with no doubt that you can overcome anything life throws at you. In 2017 she lost a leg in an accident and immediately set new goals for herself academically and physically. She's now the first Amputee to complelete the worlds steepest 400m race. We chat just as she is starting her training for the London Marathon!    Find Milly at https://millypickles.co.uk/about-me/   Find Milly on Instagram @millypickles    New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod   Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!

Alyssa is back to answer listener Q & A! We have some great questions about off season running, cross training on the bike, gut issues, and your first 7km race.    Gary's blog: http://garyrobbinsrun.com/blog/2023/10/what-really-went-down-in-whistler   Find Alyssa: @theory_in_motion New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod   Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!

Tammi didn't start running until after her 3rd child when she was 30 years old. She's now 51 with a long list of running accomplishments, and treats her training program like her part time job. She was really fun to chat with and proof hard work pays off.    Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Find Tammi @tamgibson12

Scott has become huge in the community for his various efforts to give back, his 7 year run streak,  and participation is some awesome races. We chat about UTMB, his run streak and life as a Lulu ambassador.    Find the pod @trailrunningwomenpod More from Scott @barley_runner   Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!

Tomi ran her first 50K on her 50th birthday at the FlatRock Fall Running Festival. Her husband and adult children were there, along with her first granddaughter.   She has only been running for a few years and was never athletic, and definitely had no desire to run. She ran her first half marathon, first trail race, and first night race all in one at Cedar Breaks last year.   Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Find Tomi @tomihagan

Priscilla has been running consistently since 2019 and has a big passion for trails, mountains, and longer distances. She's currently in Edmonton, Alberta but definitely does not let that stop her from getting to the mountains about 4 hours away whenever she can. We chat about her training plans, mindset, and learning what she is capable of.    She's already racked up an impressive resume in  her short running career!   -2023 Canyons, 2nd female, 7th overall  -2022 Ultra Trail Hurricane, 1st female, 6th overall -2022 Squamish 50/50, 1st female, 3rd overall, women’s CR -2022 Canadian Death Race Near Death Marathon, 1st overall and overall CR -2021 Grizzly Ultra 50k, 1st female, 3rd overall, women’s CR  -2021 Canadian Death Race 125k, 1st female, 3rd overall      Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) More from me @hilsport55  Find Perscilla @prissyforgie New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Get free shipping on any order from Goodr at goodr.com code TRW

Bailey began her running journey at a very young age, competing in track and cross country through high school and into college, at Clemson University. Photo: @somerrunner While her college running career only lasted 2 years due to mental health struggles, it ultimately landed her in Boulder, Colorado, where she discovered trail running. We chat about how she overcame a negative atmosphere and began to love running again.  She fell in love quickly and spent 2020 chasing competitive FKTs around the Boulder mountains, quickly growing her thirst to return to competition. In 2021, she dove into trail racing and found herself on every US podium she raced at. Come 2022, she was hungry for more and entered the international scene, ultimately placing 5th at Sierre Zinal, second in the Golden Trail World Series Final and 5th overall in the Golden Trail World Series. Bailey has lofty goals for the future, in regards to running and her voice in the community. She is a dedicated coach and an advocate for mental health and women in sport. She currently runs for Nike, and spends her days playing in the mountains above Boulder, preparing for races/travel, coaching, and spending time with family. Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules,  code: TRW20 Redeemed at : www.curranzusa.com  (not Amazon) More from me @hilsport55  Find Bailey @baileykowalczyk New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Discount code TRW15 for 15% off at www.janji.com Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Get free shipping on any order from Goodr at goodr.com code TRW

Kelsie is an accomplished runner, having run Burning River 50 mile, the Boston Marathon, Cleveland Marathon where she BQ’d, and recently pacing a friend through his 100mile race by running the back 50 miles with him. She opens up about her struggles with the post race blues getting so bad they have become real depression. We chat about why this might happen and possible solutions.  "Running has always made me feel grounded, focused, dedicated. It also provides a type of release, a time to decompress and unwind, a time to feel my emotions and work through what I was bottling up inside. I think it’s why I continued running into my adult years. Recently in the last couple years post- race I fall into these deep depressive, borderline major depressive states for about a week after. Talking to others who suffer from the same dark thoughts and feelings have helped me learn more about how common it is among other runners and I hope to be able to help others know they are not alone." - Kelsie More from me @hilsport55  Find Kelsie @kelskline New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Discount code TRW15 for 15% off at www.janji.com Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Get free shipping on any order from Goodr at goodr.com code TRW