Thrilled to be joined by Evie Morrisson, runner, hiker, wild swimmer, tuning in from the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Of course we discuss running, from running the trails with her dogs, to completing marathons, to hiking or parkrun fun. We especially talk about her journey and how her relationships with running evolved over the years to become more wholesome and a form of self-love.Evie will run the London Marathon very soon and is supporting and fundraising for Guide Dogs UK, do support and follow along on her marathon adventure right hereLoved this conversation, I hope you enjoy the episode and I hope that like Evie, you go outdoors to enjoy nature and feel happy as a main important criteria!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Very happy to welcome Keri Wallace on the podcast today for our last episode of this summer season. Keri is a mum and mountain runner, from trails to fell, to sky running, based in Scotland. She is also a freelance writer in the outdoor industry, an author and the co-founder of Girls on Hills. We talk about her career shift and this 6 years journey with Girls on Hills, aiming to empower women to develop the skills and confidence to become independent in the mountains. We also discuss her latest book Running Challenges, as well as her personal journey as a runner, and a mum.I hope you enjoy the episode!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So excited to welcome Katya for this new episode! In June 2024 she set out on a wild adventure in Armenia, to run 819kms with 33,000m+ elevation on the recently established Transcaucasian Trail. She shares more of her unique journey as a runner and human, and how and why it felt like a full circle moment to attempt this challenge and FKT. We chat about the adventure, the mountains, the joy, the stress, the learnings, and the incredible team she got to do this with!I felt so inspired and uplifted after our conversation, and I hope listening to her story will have the same effect on you. Enjoy the episode!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this new episode we sit down with Laura Swanton Rouvelin, an ultra-runner, coach and working mum who is used to exploring and pushing her limits. This year she was the only women, and the 4th ever to complete Hardmoors 200, a race that needs to be completed in 60 hours. She shares her experience in challenging herself with the speed on the 200miles distance, fueling, and sleeping strategy. We also discuss navigating pre-race nerves and self-doubt, building resilience, enjoying these adventures and becoming a running coach.I hope you enjoy the episode and get as excited as Laura to get out there!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thrilled to be joined by Charlotte Fisher today. She started running fairly recently, with the goal to run an ultra and raise money for charity in honor of her aunt. Since, she has found her passion and love for long distance trail running. In May, she was one of the 8th women to finish UTS 100miles, a beautiful race, but very challenging with a high DNF rate. We delve into her experience, some of the best and most challenging days of her life, aiming for the finish rather than the podium when it didn’t go her way, meeting people on route, and seeing northern lights. We also discuss imposter syndrome when being such a ‘new’ runner, as well as commitment and life changes that came with running.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of She Trails Podcast, in this episode we welcome Fran, ultra-runner and founder of a trail running club in Scotland. When we recorded, she had just completed Ultra X Scotland, 113km over two days. We discuss how it went, and the preparation required, balancing being kind and making it happen. She also shares how it led her to build a community and a space for people that also like to run far but not fast. She talks about embracing trail running, exploring outside of her comfort zone and her hopes for the trail running world.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So happy to be back, welcoming Alex Sophie today! Outdoor and adventure lover, trail runner athlete, based in Scotland, this episode is a special and exciting one as Alex takes us through her pregnancy journey. She opens up about the excitement, joy, and taking on an exciting adventure with her husband at 6 months pregnant.She also challenges the societal pressure pregnancy can bring and explains her efforts to foster an intuitive relationship with her body and her baby, empowering herself, to keep doing the things she loves in a safe and healthy way. We recorded the episode when she was 7 months pregnant, I cannot wait for you to listen to her story, hope you love it as much as I loved chatting with her!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Huge welcome to Sarah Perry on the podcast today. Growing up in the outdoors, she has a huge passion for being out in the elements and running. We recorded a few months after she set a new self-supported FKT on the South West Coastal Path in the UK a 630 mile trail with 35 000m+ elevation. We delve into this adventure, the conditions, logistics, and the highs and lows. But we also discuss what she loves about the mental and physical challenges of long-distance running, dreaming big, and the self-discovery that comes with each mile. There are a few mic noises at the beginning which we didn’t notice, please bare with us as everything Sarah is telling us is so so worth it. I hope you enjoy the episode and feel inspired to dream big!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Very happy to welcome Tess Alias on the podcast, ultra runner based in North Wales. We recorded this episode a couple of weeks after Ultra Trail Snowdonia, where she was second female on the 100k. Join us while she takes us through her race, the highs, lows, the training and recovery. We also discuss running helping her recover from burn-out, re-shaping her life to live fully, and make time outdoors in the mountain a priority. Grateful for this conversation, I hope you enjoy the episode and feel inspired to pursue your own dreams!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Super excited to be joined by Gloria Sarpong for today’s episode. Running and outdoor lover, with a passion for creating space for others to enjoy this too. All her projects reflect this, and we discussed her journey, as well as her latest big adventure - Taking on a running relay like no other—The Speed Project. She teamed up with an incredible relay team of women of colour, all over 40yo. We dive into the why of this project, the preparation, and the importance of representation. Grateful for this conversation, I hope you enjoy the episode and feel inspired to pursue your own dreams!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So happy to be back, and welcome Fiona Pascall today! Mountain runner, strength coach, & pilates teacher based in the UK, We dive into her journey from exploring many sport as a kid, to finding her love in running long distances after her Bob Graham round. We chat about her training evolution this year and her latest win at Mozart 100 with unexpected weather. We also discuss unique challenges women encounter especially training and running for longer distances, and how this world could be more accessible and appealing to women. Super excited for you to hear this conversation, I hope it inspires you to embark on your own adventures.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So excited to be joined by Sophie Bennett for today’s episode. Based in France, from the UK, she is passionate by movement and sport, a passion that only grew and evolved over the years. We discuss her journey from being the team manager for Bath Rugby for several years, while starting to run, all the way to completing some of the world’s toughest mountain race such as Dragon’s back, and most recently Winter Downs 200.We dive into those challenges and how she built confidence and resilience, inspired by her family and especially her mum.She now coaches people too, and shares her thoughts on the evolution of the female trail running scenes. I cannot wait for you to listen to the episode, hope you love it and get excited for your own adventures!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Very happy to welcome Jen Scotney on the podcast today. She is a podcaster, writer, coach, yoga teacher, and mountain leader. She also was a runner and has previously stood on the podium at some of the UK’s toughest ultramarathons, including the 190 mile Northern Traverse race and twice on the 108 winter Montane Spine Challenger. A diagnosis of osteoarthritis that was not related to running, led to two knee replacements, and the end of her running. She now writes and broadcasts exploring how we cope when life doesn’t go as planned.Very grateful that she shared her story with us and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I loved our conversation!Jen has recently written a book called Running Through the Dark where you can learn more about her story. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thrilled to be joined by Poppy Collingwood for episode 5, outdoor lover, trail runner based in the UK. We recorded this episode early February, she had just ran and won the Arc of Attrition 50 in Cornwall, a couple of weeks before that. We dive into this experience, from the preparation to the pre-race nerves and doubts, to running her own race, and switching to a positive mindset!We also discuss how sharing a trail running experience with her dad changed her vision of running, her love for the coast, imposter syndrome, and finding peace in running and enjoying nature. Cannot wait for you to listen to the episode, hope it inspires you to embrace your own journey of self-discovery and embark on new adventures.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to episode 4! In today’s episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Serena Broadway, ultra runner based in Scotland.We talk about believing in ourselves and the importance of representation and community. She shares some good memories, running races she had read about and the juggle of training and life while training for them. But above all she talks about the joyful moments such as crossing finish lines with her daughters, and showing them making space for what makes us feel good matters. It was awesome talking with Serena, and I hope her story will inspire you to lace up your own shoes and find joy in being in nature.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to episode 3 where I am happy to be joined by Jessica Johnson! She is an ultra-runner and coach based in the UK. In this episode we discuss everything from her first marathon, to signing up to races slightly out of her comfort zone, including one of her recent race and win, the Winter Spine Sprint.We talk about the community, the fun she is having, the great people she has met running races or volunteering. But with Jessica, we also discuss the importance of kindness, encountering situations where our confidence can get knocked off, and how to keep going anyway ?Hope you enjoy this episode with Jessica and hope you get as excited as her to get out there.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to She Trails Podcast, season 2! Very happy to welcome Victoria Henderson on the podcast today. She is an ultra runner based in the UK and has taken on several endurance races in the past years such as the Arc of Attrition, TDS and most recently Winter Down 200. We dive into the latest in more details, as this was her first 200 miler, how it went, the organisation during the race, and what an amazing time she had.But with Victoria, above all, we talk about the joy of running to explore new places and spend time outside, so I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I loved our conversation, and get excited for your own adventuresSubscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today’s episode, I am joined by my dear friend Manon for a special episode. This one is not about running trails exactly, but definitely is about walking new paths, . We both grew up together in the countryside in France, and I am excited for you to hear her story. In the last few years, she left Paris and went on a journey of self-discovery, and healing, hiking new paths in Spain, Portugal and Italy. How to travel and connect to people and places differently, how to overcome our fears and trust ourselves in what we need and want, are just a few of the subjects we touch on while discussing her story. We hope you enjoy the episode !Please note this episode contains discussions that may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners, as it touches upon topics related to mental health, self-harm and eating disorder. If you feel distressed, please prioritise your well-being and consider skipping this episode. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a mental health professional or a crisis hotline in your area.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we celebrate female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updated.Join our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thrilled to welcome Katharina Hartmuth, she is an endurance athlete from Germany,based in Switzerland, she is passionate by movement, long-distance running, and above all nature and the mountains. In 2023 she had a year full of running adventures and races where she felt her best, amongst them the World mountains trail running championship and UTMB. She tells us about her running journey, from climbing to running long distances in the mountains and racing. But most of all, we talk about the importance of finding what truly feels good for ourselves in sports and in life.We hope you enjoy the episode !Subscribe to "She Trails" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updatedJoin our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today’s episode, I am joined by Emma Stuart, an endurance athlete based in the lake district. She tells us more about her latest and longest race ever, Tor Des Geants 330 in September 2023, such an exciting and inspiring story! We also discuss how she found her true love of running with the longer distances, how to train for them, and her thoughts on the trail running scene evolution, and getting more women on the starting lines! It was awesome talking with Emma, and I hope her story will inspire you to lace up your own shoes and find joy in being in nature too. We hope you enjoy the episode !Subscribe to "She Trails" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.Follow She Trails Podcast on instagram to stay updatedJoin our community newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.