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Tales from the Wild Goose: Julia Barbour’s First 100-Miler

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In this special episode of our series, Tales from the Wild Goose, we spotlight Julia Barbour from Audubon, NJ. Julia joined us at the 2024 Wild Goose Trail Festival and accomplished an extraordinary milestone: completing her first 100-mile race!

Julia shares her emotional journey to the finish line, where she discovered the magic of inner strength, belonging, and acceptance. Her story is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of trail running and the community that supports it.

✨ Tune in to hear:

  • How Julia prepared for this monumental challenge
  • The pivotal moments during her race
  • What crossing the finish line meant to her
  • Reflections on the sense of community and connection at Wild Goose


    • 📢 Want to be part of this amazing festival? Learn all about the 2025 Wild Goose Trail Festival HERE!

    💬 Have your own “Tales from the Wild Goose” to share? Reach out to us—we’d love to hear your story!

    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Sassquad Trail Running Podcast and leave us a review if you enjoyed Julia’s incredible tale.

    🌐 Learn more about Sassquad by visiting our website and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

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