Cassandra: Running After a Gastric Sleeve Procedure

Cassandra underwent a gastric sleeve procedure in 2022 and immediately began to focus on staying active. She started with walking, strength training, and swimming. She eventually went out to try a run, about 6 most post surgery, and she couldn't even make it 100 feet. She kept at it, and in Jan 2024, she ran her first mile. After that is became a game of "what else can I do." She has since run a 5km, 10km, half marathon, and by October 2024 her first full marathon. Cassandra is super inspiring and I can't wait to see what she accomplishes next.   Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! Try Naak at naak.com and use discount code TRW for 15% OFF 

Hannah Allgood is quickly proving to be a powerhouse in the ultra running scene. She's a profesional runner, sports med physical therapist, and running coach. We chat about how her background in strength and multiple sports helped shape the runner she is today, the fun of pushing your boundaries and the excitment of not knowing how fast she can actually get.  Photo Credit: Evan Perigo  Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! Hannah @shesallgood21  

Tracy Garneau is an epic person, friend, and trail runner. It was such a pleasure to chat with her about everything from breaking course records, why she runs, strength training, to why snakes are worse than bears.  Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!

Jade Belzberg is a professional runner, freelance writer, and animal lover. My favourite part of chatting with Jade was that she has found a way to run profressionally, but still keep it fun. She spends her weeks training hard, but also making time for her 20(ish) animals, writing, and family.  Find more from Jade www.jadebelzberg.com or @jadebelzberg Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!

The episode we have all been waiting for!! We are joined by foot and ankle specialist,Jeff Hammond. We chat blisters, calluses, Morton’s Neuroma, hammer toe, Plantar fasciitis and more. Jeff is a wealth of info on everything from how to prepare your feet leading into your race and what to do in the moment come race day. Bonus - Jeff is also available for hire to be a part of your crew.  Find Jeff @hammondfootandankle hammondfootandankle.com Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole a few days before she was named to Team Canada for the World Mountain & Trail Championships this September in Spain. Nicole started running competitively when she walked on to the University track team. After finsihing law school, she found the trails and has become a force to be reckoned with in distances up to 50km. Trigger warning - Nicole opens up about dealing with an eating disorder, and how to navigate training, nutrition, and mindset.  More from Nicole @nicoleelacis Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!

Madeline grew up an ocean kayaker, figure skater, and wrestler before she found the trails. She was quickly hooked and signed up for her first stage race when she recieved the news that her  21-year-old sister had died by suicide. Trails became her soul-search as she moved through grief, and the awe of the outdoors helped her believe that there was still so much “good” in the world, even though she experienced so much “bad”. We talk about how she worked through her 20's, eventually landing at her ultimate stage race - Marathon des Sables. Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! More from Madeline @madelinemillsip       

Catching up with Courtney McQueen, the co founder of Run Like a Girl. We chat why she started RLAG, her mission to unscare people, and how she has continued her active lifestyle as a mom. RLAG is " a community that strives to change lives and perspectives by creating opportunities for personal growth."  @runlikeagirl_ca Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!

Dena Carr is tough as nails. She has homeschooled 8 kids while training for multiple ultramathons including distances over 200 miles. She's fresh off her second attempt at The Barkley Marathons so we get to chat through how rough that course actually is, and why she enjoys the suffer. She talks about how to make it work while priortizing her children and the impact it has on them to see how hard work can pay off.  Coaching, pics, and fun  @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!  

Alyssa Clark is back to answer listener questions! What should a recovery week and a rest day actually look like? Should you exercise at all on a rest day? What should you eat? We also talk maintenance phase, how to match with a coach, and trying to go fast.  Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! More from Alyssa @theory_in_motion