Welcome to this week’s episode where I tell you what it was like to volunteer at an elite level track invitational while the Fiesta Bowl Parade was going by! Those runners can fly, let me tell you! I was a little bit out of my element because I’m slow…but it was eye opening & so fun meeting new friends & earning race credits. The tamale battle is taking place on Christmas Eve…when my red chile pork tamales will face off with my son-in-law’s mom’s authentic treats. Thanks for listening!! Reach out at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady

When did I realize I was a “slow” runner? When I first started running in 2018, I didn’t even know pace was a thing. I just wanted to be able to cross the finish line of my first 5k! You’ve heard it a gazillion times, but your pace honestly is the least interesting thing about you as a person. Enjoy this week’s episode! Reach out at [email protected] or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram and let me know what you think of this week’s show! As always, thanks for listening!

Yes, I said it. And yes, I’m talking (mostly) about new-ish runners in this episode. If your bestie jumped off a bridge, would you do it, too?? Exactly!! You wouldn’t. Just because “everyone” is running a marathon or an ultra or a 100 miler or running shirtless or picking their nose or whatever…doesn’t mean you have to do it, too. This is YOUR story to write… not someone else’s. I hope you enjoy…and THANK YOU for listening! Please, please send feedback to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. I read every message! Check out @desert_to_peak_coaching on IG ( that’s my coach!)

It’s been 2 weeks since the last episode of Fun of the Run…and I have so much to talk about! Since running Pass Mountain 50k, I’ve had 2 recent Instagram reels reach over 2 million views! Sounds great, right? Not so fast; with the good comes the ugly sometimes. I’m going to dive into some of the comments I received from a few meanie heads as well as some potentially patronizing ones that just drove me a little batty. Hope you enjoy. Please let me know what you think of this episode by messaging me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram or email me at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!!

It’s so amazing to finally say I ran Pass Mountain…and finished the thing!! It seems like all of 2023 has been leading up to this race. It was incredibly hard, but it was made so much better by having my IG friend Chris Morrison ( @chrismorrison_runs) along to pace me through the entire thing! It took me all day, but tears were had, finish lines were crossed and dreams were sufficiently chased…and fulfilled. Enjoy this disjointed recap:) And please let me know what you think! DM me on IG @waddellrunninglady or email me at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!!

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a Ragnarian? That’s such a funny name. This past weekend I was part of an 8 person relay team and we ran a total of 120 miles in 30 hours! Always one runner out on the course. This episode involves porta poopies, surf & turf…and wet socks. Hope you enjoy!! As always, let me know what you think of this episode by emailing [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Thank you for listening!!

This week’s episode is real talk about my longest long run EVER…and how it took me longer to run 20 miles than most people spend at work on a daily basis! I had help from Brittany @sunrisetrailscoaching in planning a great route and my coach @kyliekrun_az was supportive and knowledgeable, as always. I also mention @trucoachlisa and Dawn @wyld_knowledge at the end of this show. So many amazing people are in my corner as I gear up for Ultra #2!! Thank you for listening! Please send feedback or questions to [email protected] or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram!

Welcome to this week’s episode! As I get ready for my first ever 20 mile training run, I thought it’d be fun to talk about all the ways I psyche myself up for those extra long solo adventures! I also discuss @runstrongrun ‘s recent reel on Instagram where she responds to a troll who tells her that a 6 hour marathon requires zero training…wait til you hear how she responds. It’s good. As always, thank you so much for listening. I value your feedback. Please reach out at [email protected] or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram. Check out @runstrongrun & give her a follow if you aren’t already…and I always want to shout out my run coach Kylie at www.deserttopeakcoaching.com Enjoy!!

What a pleasure to interview @yes.she_runs! Jo Beth has been running for many years and is getting ready to tackle her first ever ultramarathon on November 18!! Listen as she talks about being told she was “okay for a big girl” then told she was at the wrong start line based on appearance only. Then, hear how she was inspired by helping to coach a local girls cross country team. We also talk about how back of the back runners are here to stay…and races need to step up! Jo Beth is the sweetest and I hope you enjoy listening to this interview. And go give her a follow! As always thank you for listening. Please send feedback on this episode to [email protected] or DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram. Check out @punkrockultras if you’re interested in the ultra Jo Beth references in this episode.

Hearing that the race was over was such a disheartening moment during my 2022 Chicago Marathon experience. Those runners who are truly at the back of the pack face challenges faster runners may not ever even consider. It takes a special kind of determination to keep going when you’re told to move to the sidewalk and when mileage markers, aid stations and most of the cheering crowd are gone. What can we as the running community do to make races less intimidating for slower runners? Please share your feedback with me by emailing [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. I truly value your feedback. As always, thanks for listening!!