Steph: Breaking the Mental Barrier

Filsan Abdiaman is a Fitness Professional, Brazillian jiu-jitsu enthusiast, ultra-runner and Brooks Running Canada Brand Ambassador. She discovered her passion for running as a form of therapy to deal with depression and anxiety attacks after a breakup in 2013. Now racing ultras and drawing attention to mental health (and recently, eating disorders) — her experience has allowed her to pass on her new found joy and wisdom to other women. Always emphasizing Body love, Self-care and mental health.  More from Filsan @runnersinstinct  Support the Podcast here! https://bit.ly/patreonTRW  Find the pod @trailrunningwomenpod   

Laura Green is blowing up the internet for chirping all runners, and I’m so here for it! We chat life, motherhood, running, and why middle distance runners might be the strangest of us all. She is also a physical therapist and has a great mindset on how to keep running a life long sport. Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauramcgreen or Follow Laura on TikTok: @lauramcgreen More from me @trailrunningwomenpod

Reid Taylor is a Delta Firefighter who has now run 2 marathons wearing 45-pounds of his turnout gear. Reid has always been an athlete but endurance running was something entirley new to him.  After his first marathon he began to get chest pains and training stopped abruptly. We chat about how he overcame a 90% blockage in his artery and eventually geared up to run the marathon a second time in March 2024.  Donation Links: Donate Directly to Children's Hospital HERE  Reid's Links: https://www.32auctions.com/firefighter2024 https://secure.bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/main.cfm?Event=ICE&Member=72325 Check out Oofos Recovery Footwear here: https://www.oofos.ca Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod  The Episode Archive: Patreon 

Melissa started running in March 2020, after she went through late term pregnancy loss. She talks about how trail running saved her and what peace it's brought, both through being alone on the trail, to being filled with community on local trail runs and races. She's now attempting her 3rd 100miler and is navigating training with young kids.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan Find Melissa @melboisv Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre for free counselling:https://pilsc.org/ 

Ellie has loved sports all her life, and came into distance running with her first marathon at 40. What she didn't expect to come with it was the negative commentary from well - meaning friends and family. We chat about the sh*t poeple say to runners and how to handle it.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes and a few bonus eps - check us out here:  Patreon Find Ellie @ellierunsitall  Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Rivka was so much fun to chat to! She started running in her late 50's in 2013, and ran her first half marathon in 2015. She's now completed quite a few road half marathons, a few trail races, and two marathons. She is  a mother of five sons, and grandmother to one and one on the way. Rivka is also a birth attendant, attending some births and teaching a birth attendant course. She is also training for her first 50k! We chat about how you have to move your body to stay healthy and strong.  More from Rivka @montrealdoula If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Anushay has always defined herself as an Academic but struggled to call herself an athlete. She moved to Canada from Pakistan and quickly became involved in the trail running community and with a bit of work is now both an athlete and an ultrarunner.  Anushay was inspired to go further and push her body and mind to complete her first 50km last summer. She has an amazing energy and will leave you feeling like doing hard things is exciting.  More from her @anushaymalik If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

We discuss your big training questions for your new 2024 goals! We had questions on back yard ultras, mental strategies when you increase in distance, how to stay healthy when you run a 100miles, what to have in your vest, and more!  Find Alyssa @theory_in_motion If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan

Steph is the person you want to listen to at the start of the season. Her determination and hard work to better her times until she ultimately broke 3 hours in a marathon is inspiring for any distance runner. We get into her postpartum return to running, the timing of covid and training, and how she kept improving.  If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here:  Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !! 50Km Training Plan Details - https://ruggedconditioning.com/pre-made-50km-training-plan Find Steph @anygivenrunday

Welcome to 2024!  We wrap up 2023 by reviewing the best of the year, and then chat what the listener goals and intentions are for 2024. Huge thanks to everyone who has  supported the show for so many years, you guys are amazing!! If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here: Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!