Pam began running in high school as a mid-pack mile runner to stay in shape in the off-season from soccer. She has a degree in literally everything, but decided to follow her passion and opened the first trail running store in Texas, Austin Trail Running Company. Her first trail race was a 20miler in 2007 She had no idea what she was doing, thinking you didn't need to train much since you "run slower" on trails..... she left the race pretty banged up but hooked!
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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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E41 Journey To Ultra Podcast Swap
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Today's episode is another podcast swap with Nicola from the Journey To Ultra. We get into everything form loving the science behind sport, to what it was like to be publicly shamed on the internet for running while pregnant.
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Read MoreE40 Jeanelle: Our Canadian Mountain Running Athlete→
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Jeanelle's love for running began over a decade ago when she ran her first race to help support a friend in their quest to complete a half marathon. In 2014 she ran her first 10k trail race in 50 minutes and achieved her first age podium finish.
Read MoreE39 Kaytlyn: A casual runner turns world class →
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Kaytlyn is an ultrarunner and bioengineer, who got tricked into starting distance running by enrolling in a 2-credit PE class in college. Thanks to that class she eventually ran her first road marathon in Wisconsin.
Read MoreE38 Vanessa: A young mom tackles her first 50km →
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After Vanessa's 2nd baby was born, she decided it was time to run her first 50km. Her journey wasn't an easy one. She couldn't train during pregnancy with a subchorionic haematoma, and once she began running postpartum she was quickly stopped by pubic symphysis diastasi. She tells her story of her first 50km made possible by the support from her husband, her team of doctors, and of course, a ton of hard work juggled with raising tiny humans.
Read MoreE37 Dena: This is strong →
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Dena had to overcome some of the toughest things a child could go through. Instead of letting it get her down, she found running and became one of the most positive and inspirational people I've spoken to. The mom of 8 recently finished 2 x 200mile races that were 11 days apart, coming in 3FOA and 2OA /2F. Oh, and did I mention she home schools all 8 of her children? We no longer have the "I'm too busy," excuse.
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