  Calie Hill is no ordinary runner. When life and her health was at an all time low, Calie turned to running to take back control. Her first marathon was 5+ hours. Today, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon in 4 states, and is going for an audacious goal to be one of the first women to Boston qualify in all 50 states.  For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!     

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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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Filsan Abdiaman is a Fitness Professional, Brazillian jiu-jitsu enthusiast, ultra-runner and Brooks Running Canada Brand Ambassador. She discovered her passion for running as a form of therapy to deal with depression and anxiety attacks after a breakup in 2013. Now racing ultras and drawing attention to mental health (and recently, eating disorders) — her experience has allowed her to pass on her new found joy and wisdom to other women. Always emphasizing Body love, Self-care and mental health.  More from Filsan @runnersinstinct      Support the Podcast here! https://bit.ly/patreonTRW  Find the pod @trailrunningwomenpod       

Filsan: Therapy, love notes, and running REPLAY

Laura Green is blowing up the internet for chirping all runners, and I’m so here for it! We chat life, motherhood, running, and why middle distance runners might be the strangest of us all. She is also a physical therapist and has a great mindset on how to keep running a life long sport. Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauramcgreen or Follow Laura on TikTok: @lauramcgreen More from me @trailrunningwomenpod

Laura Green: Keeping It Fun REPLAY

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 

Reid: Delta Firefighter's Marathon in Full Gear for B.C. Children's Hospital

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/ 

Melissa B: How Running Heals

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

E169 Calie: Qualifying for Boston in every state

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