In this episode we talk to Rachel Cundy, she is a 5k, 10k and cross country runner. She was inspired by her aunt to start running which really opened her eyes to how running can be a part of your whole life. Rachel really enjoys being around racing and recently started assistant coaching at Everett Community College. Her words of empowerment are not to be missed!

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Amazing Guest: Rachel Cundy

Host: Jacalyn Gross

Producers: Jeremy Canaria & Jacalyn Gross

Editors: Jacalyn Gross & Jeremy Canaria

In this episode, I talk about my recent 50K race in Lake Chelan. In the first part of the episode I breakdown the race flow in detail from my perspective. I also give my words of racing empowerment. In the second half of the episode guest Nicole Bush, my good friend, amazing athlete, and coach talks about how she manages training individuals for 50Ks (or any “Ks”) and how she worked through my training in particular.

Guest: Nicole Bush 

Host: Jacalyn Gross

Producer: Jeremy Canaria & Jacalyn Gross

Editor: Jacalyn Gross

Nicole builds training around your lifestyle check her out, [email protected]. 

Instagram: @NicoleBBush

@jacalyngross

@jeremycanary

@ursportswear

Sponsor: www.ursportswear.com

In this episode we talk to  Sarah Fowler she is a runner who specializes in the steeplechase and she is also a coach. We start by discussing how Sarah discovered running and later steeplechase. We talk about her goals for the 2022 season and what running has given her. Sarah talks about how she found her Steeple coach and how she coaches her athletes when it comes to the harder topics. Finally, we go into what training mistakes Sarah has made in the past and how she remedies them now. We close with Sarah’s words of empowerment. You’re not going to want to miss this episode, it will make you want to race.

Awesome Guest: Sarah Fowler

Host: Jacalyn Gross

Producer: Jeremy Canaria & Jacalyn Gross

Editor: Jacalyn Gross

Today we are interviewing the woman who inspired me to be active, my mom Elizabeth Gross. She was a collegiate swimmer for Nothern Michigan University, she is a runner, she does yoga, she hikes and more recently she started climbing. 

In this episode, we talk about how Elizabeth started swimming at a young age, as a high school athlete she was made to change in the equipment room and how it felt going from the only athlete on a team to a full group of like-minded women. We also discuss the hard part of athletics; overtraining and understanding nutrition, also how a coach's poor choices can make a lasting impact on an athlete's relationship with food. Finally words of empowerment and trying new things the advice is worth the listen. Happy Mother’s Day to Moms and Mother figures.

In this episode, we talk to CamE Tasker who is an amazing person. She is a combat veteran who loves being outside. She has done some truly incredible ultra races but also loves yoga, snowshoeing, and cycling. After struggling to navigate the VA herself she started a nonprofit to help pay the medical bills of other combat veterans like herself. To support her efforts donate below.

CamE Tasker

Website: https://www.runningforcombatveterans.org/  

Host: Jacalyn Gross

@JacalynGross

@URsportswear

www.ursportswear.com

Producer: Jeremy Canaria

@jeremycanaria

Producer: Jacalyn Gross

Editor: Jacalyn Gross & Jeremy Canaria

In this episode, we speak with Cobi Harris Seslar who is truly an inspiration. She is a mountaineering guide, a climber, a yoga instructor, a skier and so much more. We discuss how she started doing all of these activities. Cobi tells us how her 2nd summit attempt on Denali helped her to face her fears head-on. We even go into yoga philosophy, which is really interesting. Finally, we talk about the different phases of life and how motherhood and mountains changed her perspective on life.

The Amazing Guest Cobi Harris Seslar

Host Jacalyn Gross

Producer Jeremy Canaria & Jacalyn Gross

Edited by Jacalyn Gross & Jeremy Canaria

In this episode, we talk to Kim Holstine who is a runner who focuses mainly on the half marathon distance. We talk about managing an unusual nursing schedule with training. She also discusses how the pandemic has impacted her and the people in the medical field. We focus on mental health and how Kim sees signs of mental fatigue. Overall she is amazing and a wonderful example of the importance of consistency in all things.

Emotional PPE Project is the program referenced by Kim in this episode.

Aubrey is a trail runner, a hiker, and a solo backpacker. She has a zoology degree and we talk a little about her work on reducing salt used in the winter. We also talk about anxiety and being outdoors. Aubrey has such a refreshing concept of challenge and goals. I really think we can all take something away from this interview.

The amazing guest @sunriseandwildlife 

Host @jacalyngross 

Producer @jeremycanary & @jacalyngross 

Edited by @jacalyngross & @jeremycanary

In this episode of Women Empower Active, we speak with Emily Johnson. She is a runner, a climber, a skier, and an aspiring mountaineer. She is also a personal trainer who works for a nonprofit. Emily grew up in a very small town in Alaska, where she joined sports just to have something to do and hang out with her friends. When she moved out of Alaska being active became unhealthy and a way for her to deal with problems at home.

It wasn't until college that she had a better support system and her strong faith that she started to see that she can do hard things and believe in herself. Emily unpacks how running even a 50k can be a good way to process emotions and not suppress them, mostly. She also really breaks down mountaineering and why she loves it.

Trigger Warning ⚠️ Sexual assault is mentioned. If that will impact you, please skip this episode. At 18 while running for her university Elizabeth was told that she had serious issues with her spine and by 28 she couldn't even lift her newborn baby. After back surgeries and time spent bedridden, Elizabeth talks about her perspective on running and the importance it has in her life. She also talks about how she regained her power and what motivates her to push through in hard times. We also get into Elizabeth's educational background and her work focused around social justice. Finally, she encourages women to find what gives them joy about moving their bodies.