Let’s Run That Again

Episode 25: Sarah Strong: The Trail Therapist

In this conversation, Heidi and Michelle engage with Sarah Strong, a licensed clinical social worker and ultra runner, to explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by ultra runners, particularly in the context of DNFs. They discuss the emotional landscape of racing, and the importance of self-compassion and values in running. Sarah shares insights on how to navigate the grief and disappointment that can accompany a DNF, as well as practical strategies for managing race anxiety and fostering mental resilience. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical and mental health in the ultra running community.
 
Find Sarah on Instagram: @the_trail_therapist
and at her website:
In this conversation, Heidi and Michelle engage with Sarah Strong, a licensed clinical social worker and ultra runner, to explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by ultra runners, particularly in the context of DNFs. They discuss the emotional landscape of racing, and the importance of self-compassion and values in running. Sarah shares insights on how to navigate the grief and disappointment that can accompany a DNF, as well as practical strategies for managing race anxiety and fostering mental resilience. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical and mental health in the ultra running community.
 
Find Sarah on Instagram: @the_trail_therapist
and at her website: https://www.fireweedcounselingllc.com/

Episode 24: Amanda Rasmussen: Life Lessons from DNFs and a Journey to 200 Miles

In this episode, Heidi and Michelle sit down with Amanda Rasmussen, an ultra runner and mother, to discuss her journey in the world of ultra running. Amanda shares her experiences, including her weight loss journey, the challenges she faced during races, and the emotional aspects of running. The conversation delves into the differences between 100-mile and 200-mile races, the importance of running with a partner, and the life lessons learned through ultra running. Amanda emphasizes the significance of community, acceptance, and personal growth in her running journey. In this conversation, Amanda Rasmussen, Michelle Goldberg, and Heidi discuss the profound experiences and lessons learned from ultra running, particularly focusing on Amanda's recent 200-mile race at Tahoe. The discussion also touches on overcoming fears, the significance of recovery practices, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst busy schedules.
Amanda is also running the Devil's Gulch 100 Mile ultra with Heidi- which you can register for with her discount code AMANDA25 for any of the distances!
 
Find Amanda on Instagram:
@runnermomamanda

Episode 23: New Year Reflections

In this episode, Michelle and Heidi reflect on the year 2024, what we've learned and taken away from what we are doing here in this podcast space, and our hopes for 2025. We also take a few questions from our followers, and look forward into the new year with some new intentions.

Episode 22: Andy Glaze: "Smile or you're doing it wrong."

Andy Glaze is well known in the ultrarunnning world, especially on social media. Andy talks with us about mindset- and how his has evolved over the years of being in the sport, and how he mentally handles tough decisions and DNFs. Andy also talks with us about his work/life balance, and his own personal struggles with mental health and why he speaks up about it so often.
 
As we say in the episode, here are some mental health free resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Dial: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
 
Crisis Text Line:
Text: HOME to 741741 (U.S. and Canada)
Website: crisistextline.org
 
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Dial: 1-800-950-NAMI
Website: nami.org
 
Check out Andy on Instagram and TikTok
@amglaze
@glazeruns

Episode 21: Kenneth Pinkney: "Love it, hate it, embrace the journey."

Kenneth Pinckney is the founder of Live Run Boundless and the author of "The Hills We Climb".  Kenneth talks with us about his journey into running and ultrarunning and how his past experiences have brought him on this journey.  To him- it is all about the relationships in this running world, and creating a community of people who regardless of past experiences are out there challenging themselves and embracing the blessings they find along the way.
 
Check out his website and Instagram:
@live_run_boundless
https://www.liverunboundless.com/
 
Also check out his book here!
https://www.liverunboundless.com/

Episode 20: Aum Gandhi: "I Have So Much to Learn and That's Exciting"

Aum Gandhi tells us his superpower would be to make everyone feel special- and that is exactly what he is doing with Run Tri Bike as a co-owner who is helping spread the word and sharing stories of everyday athletes and inspiring people.  He talks with us about his recent DNF at Moab 240, how he approaches DNFs and growth in the sport.  Aum gives insight into constantly learning through mistakes and failures, and gives us a peak into his future goals.
 
Find Aum on Instagram:
@theaumgandhi
@runtrimag
 
Richstone Family Center:
https://www.richstonefamily.org/
@richstonefamily
 
 

Episode 19: Charlotte Corriher and Stepping Outside of Comfort Zones

You may know her as Marathon Costume Chic, and even if you don't follow her you have likely seen Charlotte Corriher at a race- she has completed almost 300 marathon or greater distance races, and over 100 ultramarathons. The best part is she does each one in costume! While no one would look at her Ultrasignup profile and think she takes the easy route at ALL, Charlotte struggles with a fear of DNFs and tends to sign up for races she knows she can finish. We talk about this and about her goals to step out of her comfort zone in 2025.
 
Find Charlotte on Instagram:
@marathoncostumechic
 
Sign up for Devil's Gulch using code HeidiB:
https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/heidi/

Episode 18: Joe Hardin: DNFs do not define us.

Joe Hardin is an ultrarunner, podcast host, writer for RunTriBike, and he comes on to talk about his DNF at his recent 100 mile attempt. He went into the race with a lot stacked up against him and still gave an incredible effort. He gives us insight into how he processed it, and his plans moving forward! Listen in for a really relatable and great outlook on how DNFs do not define us but create lessons for us to take moving forward.
 
Find Joe on Instagram:
@trail_tortoise_running
@runtrimag
@everyday_athlete_podcast_ntwrk

Episode 17: Elizabeth Flores and Kate Oliver: Running and Pacing Moab 240

In this incredible episode we have TWO guests to gives us two different perspectives and insights. Elizabeth Flores dives into her running journey and her recent DNF at Moab 240. We are also joined by one of her pacers and members of her crew, Kate Oliver, to here the different perspectives and memories from the race. This longer episode is worth the listen!
 
Find Elizabeth and Kate on Instagram:
@run.floresrun
@modlang3

Episode 16: Hazel Harrison: "How Lucky Am I?"

Hazel Harrison is an incredibly accomplished ultrarunner who has an amazing story. One of her most notable accomplishments is the Marathon des Sables, and incredibly challenging seven day ultramarathon, which she actually wrote a book about as well recapping her experience. She is also a coach and talks with us about how she overcomes difficulties in both training and life, how she works with mindset to approach her own training and races and helps her own athletes with similar struggles.
 
Check out Hazel on Instagram:
@run_hazel_run
or on her website:
⁠https://www.runhazelrun.com/⁠
 
Link to her book, "Brutally Beautiful"
⁠https://www.amazon.com/Brutally-Beautiful-return-toughest-footrace/dp/0473635933⁠