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 ..read more

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 & In ..read more

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:  Pa ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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!  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more