Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in September.

While this series follows the journey to the Nike After Dark Tour, it's about so much more than one race. Whether you're lining up on the start line in September or simply love running, you'll find stories, lessons, and conversations that will inspire every part of your own running journey.

This week we welcome Giselle Moor to the Femmi Pod. Giselle is a keynote speaker, disability inclusion advocate and marathoner whose story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we challenge the limits placed on ourselves, and by the world around us.

After a life-changing accident transformed the course of her life, Giselle has rebuilt with courage, curiosity and an unwavering determination to keep moving forward. A wheelchair user and passionate advocate for greater inclusion, she brings an honest and deeply human perspective to conversations around disability, resilience, identity and belonging.

Giselle has completed four marathons in four years, taking on the 42.2km distance in her everyday wheelchair and turning endurance sport into another platform for visibility and change. As a key Femmi Sydney community member Giselle is lining up for the Nike ADT Syd this Sept.

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Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in September.

While this series follows the journey to the Nike After Dark Tour, it's about so much more than one race. Whether you're lining up on the start line in September or simply love running, you'll find stories, lessons, and conversations that will inspire every part of your own running journey.

In this episode, we're joined by someone who has become one of the most important voices challenging the way we think about identity, sport, and what it means to create spaces where everyone belongs.

Kath Ebbs is a presenter, broadcaster, speaker, content creator and fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Through their work, Kath has built a platform that encourages people to question societal norms, embrace authenticity, and have the conversations that aren't always easy but are incredibly important.

Disclaimer: This podcast is independently produced by Femmi and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or produced in partnership with Nike. Any views, opinions, and recommendations shared by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nike or any other organisation mentioned.

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Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in September.

While this series follows the journey to the Nike After Dark Tour, it's about so much more than one race. Whether you're lining up on the start line in September or simply love running, you'll find stories, lessons, and conversations that will inspire every part of your own running journey.

In this episode, we explore the power of community in women's running, the importance of authentic spaces, and how running can transform lives. Featuring insights from Grace and Georgia, our Femmi community leaders in Sydney, we discuss building inclusive, supportive environments for women in sport.

Disclaimer: This podcast is independently produced by Femmi and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or produced in partnership with Nike. Any views, opinions, and recommendations shared by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nike or any other organisation mentioned.

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In this episode, Coach Lyds answers your questions. Lyds unpacks what it really takes to build a strong, resilient runner, from creating an endurance base without breaking down to understanding how weekly mileage, speed sessions and consistent training all work together to help you perform on race day. We also dive into pacing strategies, tapering, recovery, periodisation, and the role of nutrition, including natural fuelling, introducing gels, and training your gut for the demands of the half and full marathon.

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Lyds is joined by her training partner and friend Ella as she just found out she is running the Gold Coast Marathon tomorrow. Ella and Lyds discuss their marathon race plan, focusing on the importance of having fun, managing pressure, and embracing the journey over the outcome. They share insights on mindset, training, and the unpredictable nature of marathons. If you need a reminder to have fun while racing, this is the episode for you.

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In this conversation Lyds discusses the harmful societal narratives around women's health and exercise, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from weight loss to strength, confidence, and joy in movement. She shares personal insights and calls for a change in how women are encouraged to view their bodies and fitness.

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In this episode we welcome Caitlin Judd as our guest. Caitlin is an author, speaker, coach and one of Australia’s leading voices on women’s wellbeing, confidence and self-worth. Caitlin recently released the book Good Girl, Goodbye, which explores the hidden conditioning many women grow up with — the pressure to be agreeable, high-achieving, self-sacrificing and ‘good’ at the expense of their own needs, ambition and identity.

In this insightful interview, Caitlin discusses the systemic conditioning of women as 'good girls,' the impact of patriarchy, and how women can reclaim their self-worth through awareness and self-leadership. We dive into perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, performance-based self-worth, and what it actually looks like for women to stop proving themselves and start trusting themselves.

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Come with us as we unpack our races at Ultra Trail Australia. Lyds and Beth chat about their concurrent races, with Beth tackling the 100km and Lyds in the 50km. They both share their detailed experience and insights, covering race strategy, mental resilience, technical trail running, and their expectation vs reality race day. If you're planning on running UTA or any other trail race in the future, this is a great conversation to listen to and learn from. Both Lyds and Beth share their future racing plans and the likelihood they'll be back at UTA next year.

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Most women’s training journeys are limited by a lack of community, education, and understanding of their bodies, but what if you could change all that? In this episode Lyds reveals how building a supportive training collective not only makes race day more achievable but transforms your relationship with running for good. Lyds shares how consistent training builds unstoppable confidence. You’ll discover how the process of preparing for a race, day after day, is where the real growth happens — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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In this episode, Lyds welcomes Beth McKenzie back on the Femmi Pod for a second time. Beth is an elite trail runner, mum to two girls and business owner. Lyds and Beth chat about her recent race performances, training strategies, and insights into the evolving landscape of women in ultra running. Beth shares practical tips for hill training, discusses her experience with race setbacks, and advocates for greater respect and inclusion for women in endurance sports.

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