It took about 6 marathons for Shelby to call herself a “runner.” She dabbled in sports in high school: lacrosse, swimming, sailing, a teeny bit of field hockey, she tried hard, but was pretty bad. Often the winner of the “spirit award” because of her positive attitude and poster making obsession.
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The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration.
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E101 Kamilah: More than a runner→
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Kamilah goes way beyond sharing her story. Her wisdom in both life and running really came through in this episode and there is so much to learn from her. As an elite track athlete she talks about using trail running as a place to run for the love of it, and not for the competition. We talk about the Black Lives Matter Movement and how we can all do our part to create a more diverse running community.
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Read MoreE19 Faith: When life gives you weather, learn how to run→
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Faith was 46 years old when her home town in Massachusetts was hit with a Tornado, leaving no end of destruction. Needing to do something to help she signed up for a charity 5km to raise money. The then non-runner quickly fell in love. She improved rapidly as new runners often do, and set her sights for a BQ. After 6 or 7 tries, she realized the ultra world was where she belonged.
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