Women of Distance

In this episode we get to know Ellie Pell, Beast Coast runner of all kinds. We talk about what happens when you limit yourself to one kind of running, and when you let go of preconceived notions. Ellie tells us about how she transitioned from ball sports to running, to the Olympic Trials, and now to winning a golden ticket and tackling her first 100 at Western States 100. You can find out more about her on her website https://www.elliepell.com.

On this episode, we welcome Meghan Canfield to the podcast. Meghan is a prolific ultrarunner- 10 top-10 finishes at Western States, multiple Team USAs, and a career that has spanned over 20 years. Known as “The Queen”, Meghan joined us to talk about staying on top of your game as we age and sharing lessons from her own journey through menopause. Meghan is an experience run coach with Zenith Coaching and is currently accepting new athletes.In this episode, we discussed a few resources including “Estrogen Matters” by Arum Bluming and the work of Dr. Stacy Sims.Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast _____________________________________________ Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.  ______________________________________________ Follow Meghan on instagram @runningmegleg Follow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodie Follow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

This week on Women of Distance, we welcome Camille Herron to the podcast for a much overdue conversation! Camille is a world record holder in both ultra distance and timed events as well as a world champion in the 50k, 100k and 24 hr. We dive into how Camille found her passion from running, how different sports informed her approach to the sport and how she trains for world records. This was a great episode in which we got a glimpse into what it takes to go after big audacious goals and relentlessly pursue what lights your fire. Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Camille on instagram @runcamilleFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is a ultrarunner, mom, adaptive athlete and cancer survivor. In this episode, we dive into how she became a runner after losing her leg to cancer and the big challenges she undertakes as a runner including running 104 marathons in 104 days. We also discuss, in depth, accessibility and inclusivity in running.  Jacky was a joy to interview and I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did recording it. If you would like to add a name to her project "We can do hard things" go HERE. If you would like to donate to cancer research in support of the project, please visit the link in her Instagram bio.Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Jacky on instagram @ncrunnerjackyFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Sarah Keyes is an ultra and mountain runner for North Face, nurse and coach. In this episode, we dive deep into mental health and the intersection of running and mental well being. We also talk about her recent 3rd place finish at Lake Sonoma and her selection to Team USA for the upcoming World Championships in June. Cover photo by @shitinthewoods.Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Sarah on instagram @sarahkeyerunsFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Hannah Allgood is a trail runner for Dynafit, a sports med PT and a coach. In this episode, we talk about how she went from hating running to becoming a top ultrarunner. We also talk about her recent race at Lake Sonoma and her selection to Team USA for the upcoming World Championships in June. Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Hannah on instagram @shesallgood21Follow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

On this episode, we sit down with Nicole Antoinette who is a thru-hiker, author, connector. We talk about her journey to thru-hiking and becoming an author. We dive into her forthcoming memoirs, one of which is being released next week, called How to Be Alone. We talk about courage and permission to do hard things and follow our dreams. Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Nicole on instagram @nic.antoinetteFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Amanda Basham is a professional trail runner and endurance coach who has been competing at the highest level in the sport for over 10 years. She runs for Altra, Rabbit, Ultraspire, Buff and Spring Energy. In this episode, we talk about her pursuit of a golden ticket as part of her postpartum journey. We dive into what it is like to try to train and race as a new mom and with two young children. We discuss how her races at Bandera and Tarawera went and how her racing has been informed by becoming a mom. Please consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Amanda on instagram @amanda_bashamFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

On this episode, we welcome Corrine Malcolm back to the pod. Corrine was first on the show on Episode 10  and it was great to catch up to her after a busy two years. Corrine is a professional runner for Adidas Terrex, a podcast host, editor in chief of FreeTrail, commentator extraordinaire, coach, as well as a member of the board of the ProTrail Runners Association. We talk about finding a way to fit everything in, how to keep the first thing the first thing and dive in deep into the state of the sport. Enjoy!Photo by @gettinglostproductionsPlease consider supporting my pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WomenofDistancePodcast_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Corrine on instagram @corrinemalcolmFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Dani Moreno is a world-class mountain runner who lives in Mammoth Lakes, California. Dani competes primarily in sub-ultra distances on the international stage including the Golden Trail World Series and Skyrunning. She has also won the USATF 50km national championship in 2019 and most recently was 3rd at OCC 2022. In this episode, we go deep into the sub-ultra world and learn all about the wide array of opportunities there are for exploring trails in the space. We discuss sponsorship, racing and the challenges of navigating the competitive landscape. _____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Dani on instagram @dan_yell_aFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Nicole Bitter is an experienced ultrarunner who has been consistently at the top of the sport for over 10 years. Nicole recently earned her Golden Ticket to WS 100 by placing second at the Bandera 100km. She has six WS 100 finishes and in this episode we talk about why she continues to go back, how her career has evolved and her thoughts on the sport!_____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Nicole on instagram @nkbitterFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Leah Yingling is an ultrarunner based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Leah started racing ultras in 2015 and most recently was ranked #9 in the UltraRunning Magazine Ultrarunner of the Year rankings. In 2022, she was top 10 at WS, was 2nd at Canyons 100k and competed for Team USA at the Trail World Champs. In this conversation, we talk in depth about engaging with the sport beyond racing and helping to lift the sport up. Enjoy!Photo by Mike McMonagle (@shitinthewoods)<- Also where you can find the referenced viral Reel featuring Leah._____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Leah on instagram @leah_yinglingFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Welcome to 2023. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Mae Flynn who is a professional runner with Hoka and an endurance coach/owner of Mountain Endurance Coaching. We discuss her path into the sport, dealing with long-term and complicated injury and the pursuit of balance._____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Anna Mae on instagram @annamaeflynnFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

This week we welcome Gina Lucrezi to the podcast. Gina is a woman who wears many hats including runner, founder of Trail Sisters, race director, Hardrock board member and local government representative. In this episode, we talk about her journey from steeplechase speedster to the trails. We also dive into the topics of sponsorship, how to make meaningful change, the current state of the sport and why we should all be celebrating every trail distance not just the super long stuff. Gina is a force for good in our sport and we hope you enjoy this episode._____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Gina on instagram @ginalucrezi and Trail Sisters @trail_sistersFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

This week we are excited to welcome Sarah Biehl to the podcast. Just a few weeks ago, Sarah reset the course record at the 60th edition of the JFK 50 miler, running 6:05:42. The record was previously held by Ellie Greenwood. Sarah took just over 6 minutes off of Ellie's time. We discuss her lifelong relationship with running, why she decided to start ultrarunning in 2020 and what she's excited to tackle in the sport. Sarah was a pleasure to talk to and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did._____________________________________________Women of Distance is a Chaski Media Production and brought to you by Chaski Endurance Collective, the world's leader in online coaching, community, and travel for endurance athletes. Learn more at chaski.run or on IG @chaski.endurance.______________________________________________Follow Sarah on instagram @biehlharasFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Sandi Nypaver is not only a prolific trail/ultra athlete but one of the loveliest and kindest people in the sport. In this episode, we dive deep into Sandi's history as an athlete and how she got into the sport of running. We also discuss the state of the sport, how athletes can work together to increase professionalism in the sport and other major topics in the space. We also talk about how Sandi balances all her responsibilities in the sport that include coaching (Higher Running), social media including her popular YouTube channel, sponsorships, influencer deals and actually running. Sandi is passionate about running and a powerful voice for continuing to grow and change the sport for the better.______________________________________________To find out more about the Chaski Collective: https://www.chaski.runFollow Sandi on instagram @sandinypaverFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

Heather Jackson is one of the best American Ironman athletes on the scene as well as a fan favorite. She has won numerous 70.3 and Ironman distance races over her 15 year career. She has place as high as 3rd in Kona at the Ironman World Championships.This year, Heather has dabbled in gravel bike racing as she looks to transition more towards gravel riding and ultrarunning.  She recently ran her very first ultra of any distance at the Javelina 100 mile. She ran an great race and finished 5th in one of the most competitive ultra races this season. In this episode, we dive deep into her decision to race Javelina just a few weeks after completing Kona and one week after racing Big Sugar gravel race. We talk about her approach, how it went and what she learned along the way. We are very excited to welcome Heather to the sport and know she has great things ahead of her. ______________________________________________To find out more about the Chaski Collective: https://www.chaski.runFollow Heather on instagram @hjacksonracingFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

In this special catch-up episode, Devon & Alison sit down to talk about life, health, Javelina 100 and changes coming to the podcast! More new episodes coming very soon, so hope you enjoy this chat between our two hosts.Cover photo by Howie Stern______________________________________________To find out more about the Chaski Collective: https://www.chaski.runFollow Alison on instagram: @alisonnaney Alison's coaching: @cascadeenduranceFollow Devon on instagram: @fastfoodieFollow the podcast on instagram: @womenofdistance

On this week's episode of Women of Distance we sit down with Amy Sproston. We discuss what it's like to run all over the world, shifting priorities with running and racing, and how to stay motivated over decades of running.

Despite many technical difficulties, we are excited to have Ellie Greenwood join us on the podcast! Ellie Greenwood is one of the best ultra runners of all time in a wide ranging career that span the trails and roads. Ellie is still the course record holder at WS 100 and has won the Comrades marathon as well as two World Championships in the 100k. Was fun to chat with Ellie about some of those performances, the state of the sport, injury and much more!