Guest:

Natalie Beasley – trail runner, accidental ultrarunner, and all-round legend of the long game.

Get Ready For:

A raw, hilarious, and deeply moving journey through the highs and lows (and the DNFs and comebacks) of a runner who proves it’s never too late—and never too messy—to chase the joy of finishing what you started.

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

•The Power of Saying Yes: From hiding under her desk to avoid lunchtime runs to crossing the Delirious West 200-mile finish line, Nat’s journey is proof that saying yes (eventually) can change your life.

•Running as Release: Discover how running helped Natalie through the grief of losing her mum—and how she now uses the trails to process life, one step at a time.

•DNFs and Determination: Nat opens up about multiple “Did Not Finish” attempts and how they taught her more than finishing ever could.

•Trail Community Magic: Hear why she fell in love with the Perth Trail Series, how pacing others ignited her own fire, and what really happens on those deep-in-the-night trail chats.

•Mental Battles on the Course: Natalie shares the exact moment she nearly quit her 200-miler… and what (or who) got her back on her feet.

Tips from the Trail:

🟢 If consistency is a struggle, commit to running with others—banter and accountability go a long way.

🟢 You don’t need to be a “perfect” runner to do epic things.

🟢 Remember: your brain lies to you. You can do more than you think.

🟢 A little caffeine (hello NoDoz!) at the right time might just turn you into Forrest Gump.

🟢 It’s okay to DNF—and it’s also okay to get back up and try again.

Next Big Adventures:

Nat’s taking a breather, running with her daughter, and letting her body (and brain) reset. But another big goal? Definitely not off the table.

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