In this episode, Melody shares her tips and tricks to make your first trail race a success!

She Runs Trails is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Quick Episode Summary:

• Appreciation for listener feedback and encouragement!
• Planning for your pre-run and post-run food requirements
• The value of packet pick-up and race briefing
• Where to line up: mid-pick or back of the pack?
• The art of passing other runners
• What to wear?
• What do you absolutely need to carry with you during your run?

DEALS:

• www.xoskin.us XOSKIN CODE for 20% off: SRT
• www.sherunstrails.com/guidebook $2.00 DISCOUNT CODE for "The Beginner's Guide to Successful Trail Running" ebook (good through 2.15.20): TRY AGAIN

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In this episode, Melody discusses running safety with global emergency preparedness and safety consultant Julie Morrill, who is also the owner and co-founder of ROAR Training.

She Runs Trails is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Quick Episode Summary:

• Common misconceptions about when attacks happen and what causes them.
• Running with the eyes of a predator and not with the eyes of prey.
• What is Krav Maga, and why is it the best form of self-defense?
• Julie's advice about running with pepper spray, mace and handguns.
• Running with awareness and learning to honor your gut instinct.
• The story of Kelly Herron, a runner who saved herself because of a self-defense class she took 2 weeks prior to her attack. She is also known as the "not today Mother F@#!er!!!!" runner.

You can find out more about Roar Training and upcoming events at www.trainyourroar.com and Facebook & Instagram as @roartrainingllc

Recommended books mentioned in this episode:

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker

• Paperback
• Audiobook
• Kindle

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In this episode, Melody chats with licensed counselor and owner of Live Well Counseling, Amy Spears.

Amy is also an endurance runner who shares her professional strategies to navigate the power of negative emotions!

She Runs Trails is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Quick Episode Summary:

• Amy shares a personal anecdote about the power of emotions when she raced the Denver marathon.
• Amy talks about identifying the root cause of our emotions to better become self-aware.
• Amy shares about the power of verbalizing your pain within a safe community.
• Amy gives journaling techniques to make strong connections with our love of running to frame up the positive and not just the negative.
• Amy encourages struggling runners to create statements that are opposite of the negative statements and speak those positive statements out!
• Amy talks about the absolute necessity of self-care.

You can find out more about Amy's practice and online counseling services as www.livewellcounselors.com. She is on IG as @livewellcounselors. You can email Amy directly at [email protected].

Recommended trails and books mentioned in this episode:

tejastrails.com

Rising Strong by Brene Brown

• Paperback
• Kindle
• Audiobook

Running is My Therapy by Scott Douglas

• Hardback
• Kindle
• Audiobook

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In this episode, Melody chats with endurance runner, registered dietician and founder of Flynutrition--Kylee Van Horn. Kylee has been featured on several podcasts, and she frequently contributes to Trail Runner Magazine!

She Runs Trails is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Quick Episode Summary:

• Kylee shares her background, why she became an RD and her beliefs about nutrition for endurance athletes.
• Kylee defines proper nutrition and addresses fad diets and eating styles.
• Kylee shares the number one issue that most female endurance athletes get wrong.
• Kylee talks about body awareness and how to improve at reading the cues your body is constantly sending you.
• Supplements? Are they really necessary? How do you know if they're safe?
• Hormones, protein intake and so much more!

You can find out more about Kylee's custom nutrition coaching @flynutrition on IG and at www.flynutrition.org

Recommended books mentioned in this episode:

Roar by Stacy Sims:

• Paperback
• Kindle
• Audiobook

The Happy Runner by David and Megan Roche

• Paperback
• Kindle

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In this episode, Melody chats about how numbers limit our ability to move forward and be the best we can be.

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Quick Episode Summary:

• Melody shares one of her core beliefs and examines the beliefs that shape her behavior and mindset.
• Melody talks about the limitations around numbers, and how we limit ourselves based on age and the data on our running watches.
• Melody talks about the 4-minute mile as mentioned in the New York Times Bestseller "Endure" by Alex Hutchinson and breaking past the mental limitation of time constructs.

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Resources: 

• Endure by Alex Hutchinson
• Endure (kindle)

In this episode, Melody interviews Kim Stark--elite road runner, coach, and owner of running clinic, Run Rockwall to talk about Kim's very first trail race.

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Mentioned Links:

• runrockwall. com

Quick Episode Summary:

• -Kim's pre-trial race concerns and questions
• -Kim's observations about her very first trail race compared to her decades of road racing
• -Kim's future trail racing plans, thoughts, and recommendations as both a runner and coach
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In this episode, Melody shares her personal strategies for successful trail running! She shares 6 tips that ensure she hits the trails at least 4 times a month!

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Mentioned Resources: 

• www.sherunstrails.com/melsgear
• www.trailsisters.net

Quick Episode Summary:

• 6 Simple Strategies
• Find a Motivated Trail Sister
• Journal
• Keep it fun!
• Reward yourself along the way.
• Organize your running gear.
• Intentional Planning
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In this episode, Melody finishes her interview with Coach Kirsten Jett about all things trail racing! Whether you are thinking about signing up for your very first trail race or moving up into the ultra distances, there is something for you!

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Want more of She Runs Trails? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and go to www.sherunstrails.com

Quick Episode Summary:

• Is racing right for you in 2020?
• How do you know if you are truly ready to race?
• When and why having a coach makes sense
• Things to consider when choosing your race & your distance
• Special promotion for She Runs Trails listeners!
  Connect with us!

In this episode, Melody interviews Coach Kirsten Jett about all things trail racing! Whether you are thinking about signing up for your very first trail race or moving up into the ultra distances, there is something for you!

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

Want more of She Runs Trails? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and go to www.sherunstrails.com

Quick Episode Summary:

• Is racing right for you in 2020?
• How do you know if you are truly ready to race?
• When and why having a coach makes sense
• Things to consider when choosing your race & your distance
• Special promotion for She Runs Trails listeners!
  Connect with us!

In this episode, Melody helps you find the best pair of trail shoes for your feet!

This is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MELODY'S GEAR

Quick Episode Summary:

• Do you even need trail shoes?
• Tips for picking out the right shoes the first time!
• Costly mistakes you should avoid when purchasing your trail shoes
• The shoes Melody loves and uses
• Connect with us!

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