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.
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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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E37 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.
Read MoreE36 Trail Tips: Speed Goggles→
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This episode of Trail Tips covers Tory's return to racing, how snug her speed goggles fit, and another batch of listener questions.
We chat about how to run downhill fast, what happens if you miss a week of training, and what to do if your watch won't last as long as your race.
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E35 Kristine: An avid hiker takes the leap→
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Kristine is fearless. In 2006 she decided she would hike up Machu Picchu alone, so she did. In 2008 she moved to BC and became obsessed with hiking. Shortly after she created the insta handle @hikesnearvancouver and it blew up overnight.
Read MoreE34 Hilary M: An uphill climb to the podium →
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Hilary Matheson is a freelance photographer, graphic designer, social media influencer, multi-sport athlete, and published writer.
As an ultra runner, Hilary has seen success within the longer distances, with podium finishes in races ranging up to 120 miles long. Her theory is that she’s just incredibly stubborn, so she thrives on races where it’s mostly just about who can suffer for the longest.
Read MoreE33 Gina: The founder of Trail Sisters on life beyond running→
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Gina is not only the founder of the insanely popular platform Trail Sisters, but she is also a total badass runner of any distance. The former NCAA athlete won the 1,500-meter individual National Championship, and a few years later was running for Team USA in the trails.
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