Finn Melanson is the Host of the Singletrack, a podcast covering the professional mountain ultra-trail running scene. If you haven't checked out Singletrack yet, go do it now! We had such a great chat about everything Finn is doing in the Trail Running world including his goals for media coverage, and how to keep his personal love for the trails alive. Finn is based in Salt Lake City, UT - by way of Cape Elizabeth, ME - where he enjoys year-round recreation in the Wasatch Mountains.  Photo by @shitinthewoods Find Singletrack on instagram @runsingletrack Singletrack pod: Singletrack More from Finn @wasatchfinn Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs and one year supply of Vitamin D!  Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!    

Finn: Behind the scenes of the Singletrack podcast

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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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

Ellie: Things People Say To Runners

Rivka was so much fun to chat to! She started running in her late 50's in 2013, and ran her first half marathon in 2015. She's now completed quite a few road half marathons, a few trail races, and two marathons. She is  a mother of five sons, and grandmother to one and one on the way. Rivka is also a birth attendant, attending some births and teaching a birth attendant course. She is also training for her first 50k! We chat about how you have to move your body to stay healthy and strong.  More from Rivka @montrealdoula 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

Finn: Behind the scenes of the Singletrack podcast

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