The thisABILITY Adventures Podcast

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 Join Team thisABILITY — Chip Dodd, Sarah Goldman, and Mark Bolyard — as they relive their adventure at the 2025 USARA National Championships, held on September 12–13, 2025, in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Dive into the stories before the finish line — the teamwork, the strategy, and the stories that kept them moving forward. 

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 In this episode, Andrea chats with Joel Flory of 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS and Alyssa Godesky of Pretty Reckless about the realities of injury recovery and their experiences at the USARA National Championships, a 30-hour race held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Alyssa shares insights from her journey with Pretty Reckless, an all-women’s team that finished 7th overall at the USARA National Championships, while Joel talks about his team, 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS, who placed 9th in the coed division and 19th overall.

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about perseverance, mindset, and finding strength when it matters most.

 Learn more about Alyssa at alyssagodesky.com
 Follow her on Instagram: @alyssagodesky

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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Team thisABILITY dives into their wild experience at the Sud Raid Adventure Race in France. From biking, trekking, paddling, caving in dark tunnels, and even tackling quirky challenges like golfing and curling. Chip Dodd, Mark Miller, Nick Hurff, and Brenda Carlson share the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of this extraordinary race. 

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Chrissy van Assendelft shares her journey of reclaiming strength after a frozen shoulder left her sidelined.  A powerful story of resilience, healing, and self-awareness. Stay tuned till the very end to find out what women do better than men.

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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Andrea shares an honest and heartfelt update on her recovery, opening up about the physical challenges she’s facing and the emotional weight that comes with being sidelined by injury. She’s joined by Nick Hurff, who breaks down her recovery plan, key mindset shifts, and the road ahead. Meanwhile, Chip shares exciting details about Team thisABILITY’s upcoming race at Expedition France – Accueil this August 2025 — a race Andrea will be cheering on from afar. 

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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In this episode, Andrea and Chip sit down with David Grabiner, coming off America’s Toughest Race—Expedition Oregon. David shares what it was like racing solo through Oregon’s rugged backcountry, where he finished 3rd in the Sololist Category and 7th overall. Hear about the grit, the strategy, and what it takes to do it alone. 

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals. 

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 In this inspiring episode, Andrea sits down with three powerhouse women from Women of AR to talk all things adventure racing—community, competition, and what it means to show up strong on and off the course. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned racer, this podcast is for you. Don’t miss the stories, laughs, and lessons from Saleena Devore, Chelsea McBride, and Beth Zagurski! 

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals. 

Want to see more of our interviewees? Visit their website or follow them,
Saleena Devore - onthetrailfirstaid.com
Chelsea McBride - SDadventureracing.com
Beth Zagurski - Body Archaelogy Fitness on Facebook

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Andrea and Chip are back on the mic to talk about the story behind Andrea’s broken ankle and what lies ahead in her recovery. They’re joined by Nick Hurff, who will be coaching her through the recovery process. On a good note: surgery went exactly as planned and was a success!

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury—  www.nickhurffcoaching.com  offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals. 

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Tomas Diaz sits down with team thisABILITY members Chip Dodd, Andrea Anderson, Michelle Fauscher, and Sarah Goldman about their experience racing the Raid Bimbache — part of the AR World Series in Morocco — held April 28 to May 3, 2025. The team came 23rd out of 39 teams. Hear the stories, challenges, and highlights from one of the world’s toughest adventure races. 

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Chip and Andrea chat with Abdellah Baba, guide and owner of Atlas Extreme in Morocco. Prior to the Raid Bimbache, they trekked the Atlas Mountains together. In this episode, they swap stories and dive into the endless adventure possibilities that Morocco has to offer. 

For outdoor equipment needs or tours in Morocco, visit atlasextreme.com or text on Whatsapp at +447415547723.

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