She Trails Podcast

63: Gemma Hillier-Moses on Chianti Ultra Trail, Perspective & Backing Yourself

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

I’m really excited to be joined by Gemma Hillier-Moses for this new episode. She is a pro ultra runner from the UK who’s made an incredible rise in just three years of trail running. We caught up right after her longest race yet at Chianti Ultra Trail, racing alongside some of the best women trail runners in the world.

We discuss her journey, and the perspective and life changes that came from facing an aggressive cancer at 24 years old. We deep dive into what followed in terms of career, projects and sport, with at the core her passion for the outdoors and helping others. Also the way she talks about backing herself and trusting what feels right at different stages of life really stuck with me.. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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62: Henriette Albon on Back-to-Back Wins at Transgrancanaria, Resilience & Passion

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Henriette Albon for this new episode, an amazing mountain runner based in Norway. She just won TransGrancanaria for the second consecutive year, with her husband also taking the top spot this year. We dive into what it takes to perform at that level, the discipline behind the scenes, and the big life decisions that came with going all-in on the athlete lifestyle & building a business.

She shares how much joy she finds in being outdoors and connected to nature, and we chat about the highs and lows of the sport, the wins, navigating injury and REDs and the road back to being the strong athlete she knows she can be. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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61: Mercedes Siegle-Gaither on Endurance, Competition & Growing as an Athlete

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Mercedes Siegle-Gaither for this new episode, she is a professional ultra mountain runner for Merrell, based in Colorado. She has been running ultras for over a decade, exploring different distances and terrain, and recently raced UTS 100 miles and Arc50 in the UK so we dive into those in more details. We also discuss the balancing act of wanting to do it all: racing, staying competitive, crewing friends, traveling, and choosing the right events to support long-term goals like UTMB, while protecting your mental energy to avoid burnout.

She also shares insights about her journey with sponsorship, and advice for athletes hoping to build those partnerships in a sustainable and authentic way. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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60: Shirin Shabestari on Mountain Adventures, Curiosity & Expanding Access to the Sport

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Shirin for a new episode. Her story begins in the mountains of Iran, growing up climbing alongside her dad, where she fell in love with adventure and the outdoors. Her connection to the mountains never left her and she kept it alive by leading expeditions back in Iran, becoming a climbing instructor and more recently, getting into ultra-running. We talk about coming into the sport with a mountaineering background, embracing the process, finding friendships and the curiosity and excitement for all the ultra challenges she has taken on and dreams of next. She also tells us more about her work with Into Ultra, that aims to provide financial support to runners so they get the chance to step on their dream start lines too. I hope you will enjoy the episode.

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59: Siân Longthorpe on Community, Transition & Running as a Constant

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

So happy to welcome Siân Longthorpe for this new episode of the podcast. Running has been a constant in her life, on the road and the trails, through different life stages, and more recently the transition to her new life as a woman. She shares more on her journey with us, the initial fears of loosing the community that means a lot to her, and how her relationship with running evolved, becoming an incredible way to process things and be immersed in nature. We talk about how she’s finding new joy in running, and why challenging biased media narratives by sharing different stories is essential, because we’re all human, and trans people belong in running. So grateful for her time and I hope you will enjoy the episode.

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58: Megan Boxall on her Journey Running the coastline of Britain

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Super excited to welcome Megan Boxall today! I catch up with her in the middle of a truly huge adventure, running the coast of Britain. She shares the preparation, work behind the scenes and the why for this journey, raising money and awareness for the Samaritans charity that supported her through her own mental health struggles.On day 95, she tells us more about the coast path’s views, adapting when things don’t go to plan, the joy of sharing miles with the running community, and how this experience has already changed her.

Now in Scotland, she’s looking forward to many more days out running, so if you’re in Scotland, do reach out to her!

Here are some ways you can support her on this journey

Support her fundraising effort for the Samaritans: https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-boxall-run-britain?newPage=true
Join her on the route: https://meganboxall.com/join-me-on-run-britain

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57: Trish Patterson on her Winter Dragon FKT

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:05:00 GMT

I’m so happy to welcome Trish Patterson for this first episode of 2026. She is is an adventurer, based in the UK who loves running and exploring in the mountains, and this December, she became the first person ever to complete a Winter Dragon FKT. It represents 370 kilometres and over 16,000 meters of elevation along the spine of the mountains of Wales.

This FKT is the result of years building experience, skills, and confidence, and we explore where her sense of adventure comes from, with curiosity as a starting point always. She shares more on her experience, how she imagined and organised it, and some key moments and challenges. We also discuss the importance of getting out of our comfort zones, and staying open to opportunities.

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56: Sabrina Pace-Humphreys on UTMB, Trail Running & Creating Lasting Change on the Trails

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

I am really excited to welcome Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to the podcast. She’s an ultra-runner, co-founder of Black Trail Runners, and is known for bringing joy, representation, and meaningful change to the trails. In this episode, we chat about what it takes to help more people feel welcome in trail running, which is something she dives into in her latest book "Start where you are". We explore the question of sustainable change and whether the sport is moving in the right direction, her “why” and what it means to keep showing up as an activist without burning out.

She also takes us through her recent UTMB journey, and what comes next. A conversation you don’t want to miss, hope you love it!

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55. Lydia Oldham on Running 520km from London to Cornwall

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Very happy to welcome Lydia Oldham to the podcast today. She’s an ultra-runner and since a couple of years has taken on big solo adventure projects, her latest one being a 500km run from London to Cornwall. We talk about her mindset and attitude towards change, and the resilience she built when swimming competitively. We also go into more details on all the things we don’t see when following these big challenges from afar, how she chooses them, everything it takes to make them happen behind the scenes, and what was special in each of them. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

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54: Sophie Grant on her 3rd Tor Des Geants Journey, Endurance, and Radical Change

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Super excited to welcome Sophie Grant to the podcast! She’s an ultra-runner, coach, mountain adventurer who has been showing up consistently in this sport for years. Sophie recently completed her third Tor des Géants, and we dive into what that experience looked like! But this episode isn’t just about racing. We talk about what radical change could look like for women in endurance, the incredible partnership she and her husband bring to race days but also to their life in general.

She tells us more about her upcoming film “Off Course” with Stephanie Case, a story about friendship, and navigating ultra-running and IVF. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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53: Lianne van Dijk on Racing, Learning, and her Dragon’s Back Journey

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:20:00 GMT

So happy to welcome Lianne van Dijk to the podcast today. This summer she tackled the Dragon’s Back Race, a 380 km, six-day ultra-running challenge across the spine of Wales. In her first ever stage race, and her first race in Wales, she finished 3rd woman and 10th overall.

We dive into what the experience was really like, the highs, the lows, what she learned by trying something completely different, and how she’s redefining her relationship with running. We also talk about the expectations we put on ourselves, why running is such an honest sport, and the importance of not comparing ourselves to others, both in running and in life. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed this conversation.

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52: Milly Young on her PTL experiences

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

So happy to welcome Milly Young on the podcast today. Based in the mountains in France, she is a climber and runner, and describes running as her way to explore and a means to adventure and connecting with nature. This year, she completed her second PTL a UTMB race, short for La Petite Trotte a Leon, with her brother. She tells us more about this unique experience, 300km of less explored trails as a team, and a cross-over between running and mountaineering. We explore more of what led her to this particular race, the joy of doing it together with her brother, and her growing passion for the mountains from Australia to Chamonix. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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51: Sylvia Nordskar on her Epic Race & Podium at CCC 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

So happy to welcome Sylvia Nordskar on the podcast today. She is a pro-ultra runner from Norway, who recently took on the 100k finals of the UTMB series, considered one of the most competitive in history this year, as 3 past winners stood on the start line. We take time to unpack her experience, where she got the second place in a very exciting women’s race. We also explore more about her journey in the sport, training, competition and building confidence in the process. Excited for you to hear Sylvia’s story, and I hope you enjoy the episode.

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OCC Diaries ep3, with Rebecca Devereux

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:20:00 GMT

This is a special episode, and the last one of a mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way to OCC, the 50k finals of UTMB in Chamonix. We dive into her week in the mountains, her race experience and much more. Hope you enjoyed this serie and now this episode!

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50: Anna Troup on her Summer Spine Win & a Lifelong Love of Endurance

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Today I am very happy to share my conversation with the awesome Anna Troup. We recorded this episode after her Summer Spine journey, 268 miles along the Pennine Way, where she won the race outright. Endurance athlete since she was young, she tells us more about why she started and loves ultra-running and how it evolved with the years, alongside the different stages of her life as a mum and professional. We also talk and reflect on experience and aging as an athlete, injury recovery, and the importance of running your own race. I felt in this conversation, a lot of what we talk about applies to life, and I hope you will enjoy this episode :)

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OCC Diaries ep2, with Rebecca Devereux

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:45:00 GMT

Excited to share the second episode mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way towards OCC, the 50K category final for the UTMB World Series in Chamonix in Chamonix. This time, we focus on her training journey, what she focused on, what works for her, and mental & physical strategy for the day. She also answers some questions from you all from instagram! Hope you enjoy the episode.

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49: Johanna Antila on a Year of Epic Races

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Super happy to welcome Johanna Antila to the podcast for today's episode. We recorded this episode before Western States, where she was the first Finnish Female on the start line! From her career in Track and Field, to her career in Ultra-Running now, she tells us more about the journey, and what’s special about this year. In this conversation we talk about how and why she chooses the races she takes on, her vision of success for them, discovering new things we didn’t know we needed, and believing in ourselves and our dreams. I can’t wait for you to listen to it!

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48: Natalie Utting-Thomas on the Adventure of a Lifetime at Wild Horse 200

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Excited to welcome Natalie Utting-Thomas to the podcast for today’s episode, where we stay on the theme of ultra long distance, and deep dive into her latest race, Wild Horse 200 in South Wales. She won the women’s race and was 4th overall, taking 10 hours off the female course record. We talk more about her journey, falling in love with long distances, the adventures, what it means, and learning to trust herself, fuel, recover, and see herself differently.

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OCC Diaries ep1, with Rebecca Devereux

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:36:45 GMT

This is a special episode, and the first one of a mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way towards OCC at the end of Summer in Chamonix. I love the way she shares her running and training journey on instagram, and I was so excited when she said yes to create this series of episodes together. In the first episode we focus on her why behind taking part in this iconic race, the motivation and what has been instrumental in her running journey.

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47: Kyla Rose Maher on her Cocodona 250 Journey

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Welcoming Kyla Rose Maher on today’s episode to talk about her latest ultra experience, Cocodona 250. She is funny, passionate and love to create space and communities for people, which is what she is doing in trail running. We unpack her Cocodona journey, the fun, the less fun, the lessons and feelings post race and the intensity of the experience. She keeps it real and tell us how important it was stay silly, laugh and to be surrounded with the people she loves. Cant wait for you to hear it.

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46: London 100 Special

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:43:08 GMT

I’m so excited to share a special episode of She Trails Podcast with you today! This year marked the first London 100 event— an ultramarathon designed to help runners experience different sides of the city: hidden trails and famous landmarks. Runners could choose between 25km, 50km, or the full 100km challenge. It was great to chat with people on the day, and I share three longer interviews with runners and a photographer, Silvia Zedda, Eleanor Corker and Zoe Salt.

Hope you enjoy the episode,

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45: Samantha Lissauer on Her Cumbria Way FKT, Endurance & Exploring with Kindness

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Samantha Lissauer on this new episode. She's a passionate long distance trail runner, with a strong track record of mountain adventures throughout the UK.

In this conversation, we dive into her running journey, and latest awesome FKT achievement, 120k along the Cumbria Way. We explore what it takes to prepare for demanding races and challenges, mentally and physically, and what it really means to believe in yourself in these moments. We talk about the importance of embracing personal challenges, enjoying the process, and noticing how it can shift your mindset and open new doors in life. We also chat about kindness, the rising popularity of trail running and maximizing the benefits it brings.

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44. Stephanie Case on her UTS Win, Motherhood & Making Space for Women

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Thrilled to welcome Stephanie Case to the podcast today - a humanitarian lawyer, ultra-runner, and a mum! You might have recently seen her story making waves after she won the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km not only starting from wave 3, but also breastfeeding her daughter during the race which was so cool. In this episode, we talk about that powerful moment, her first race since becoming a mum, and everything it taught her. But Stephanie’s journey goes far beyond this win, and it was an awesome opportunity to talk about much more of her story too, from racing epic events such as Tor des Glaciers, her journey to pregnancy, to her work advocating for women in sport, and using her platform to inspire, support and make space for others. I can’t wait for you to hear it.

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43: Holly Stables on TSP Solo, Mental Grit & the Journey Beyond the Finish Line

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Super happy to welcome Holly Stables to the podcast for today’s episode. She is a talented ultra-runner, coach and our conversation took place just three weeks after she completed The Speed Project Solo—an epic run and journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. We dive into what makes this challenge so unique and intense. Holly shares how the experience measured up to her expectations, what the return to “real life” was like, and why it ended up being just as much a mental journey as a physical one.. We also explore Holly’s path as a runner and her career in the industry—what's evolved, and what new challenges are emerging.

It’s a thoughtful, honest conversation about endurance, growth, and perspective. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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42: Lizzie Gatherer on 50 Yards at Backyard Ultra, Mindset & Chasing Joy

Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Excited to welcome Lizzie Gatherer to the podcast today. She joins me to talk about her journey through ultra-running - from her first ultra to chasing joy, and big goals.

Lizzie tell us about her mindset approaching tough challenges and how it shapes her experience. This episode is also a first for the podcast, as we dive into the world of Backyard Ultras. Lizzie breaks down what they are, shares what drew her to them. She talks us through her experiences pushing her limits in this unique format, earning a spot on Team England and her recent 208-mile effort. We also discuss friends and places that inspire her, fuel strategy and staying true to herself.

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41: Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán on Connection, Radical Hope & Trail Miles with Her Dogs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

I'm so happy to share my conversation with Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán—an ultra-runner, board member of Footprints Running, space ecologist, professor and environmentalist. Her passion lies in connecting and speaking with others - through science, storytelling, and through movement.

In this episode, we talk about her journey - from discovering the magic of nature running outside, to growing a deep care for the environment, and ultimately building a career rooted in that love. She shares her evolution - as a runner, scientist, and as a human. We explore the role community has played in shaping her path, the idea of radical hope for our future, and the pure joy of running in the mountains with her dogs. Enjoy the episode!

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40: Ida Nilsson on her TGC Win, Resilience and Freedom on the Trails

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

So happy to welcome today’s guest Ida Nilsson to the podcast. She grew up in a family of athletes, where movement and sport were part of life, and fun. From a young age, she embraced track, cross country, and athletics as a career—until an injury forced her to pause and consider different paths. Eventually, the call to move fast came back—and at 35, she stepped into trail running. Ida has since run—and won—some of the most demanding trail races out there, recently placing 6th at the iconic 100-mile Western States, and taking first place at this year’s TransGrancanaria 82km after a thrilling women’s race. We discuss this latest experience, the evolution of competition and her relationship with it, and what she is looking forward to next.

We also talk about what keeps her grounded and motivated, as well as her work with Moon Valley, the company she co-founded.

This is a story of resilience, and reconnecting with freedom through the trails. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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39: Noor van der Veen on Climbing, Running & her Win at Arc100

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Noor to the podcast for this new episode. She is a climber, and ultra-runner from the Netherlands, and most recently won the Arc of Attrition 100.

We dive into her journey falling in love with the mountains and two sports in particular, first mountaineering and a little later on, ultra-running. She takes us inside her Arc100 experience with the highs and lows of 100miles alongside the coast in Cornwall. We also talk about her evolving mindset since stepping into the sports, and now competing and winning and how she is navigating this new space.

She shares her next big challenge with us, what drives her, and how she’s embracing the process of growth, both on the trails and beyond. Enjoy the episode!

The documentary we talk about during the conversation: HERE

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38: Charlotte Clarke on DNF, Self-Discovery & the Joy in the Ultra Journey

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Excited to have Charlotte Clarke on today’s podcast – a passionate Ultra-Runner and coach. A heart condition and surgery at just 20 years old were the catalyst to explore more of her limits, living life to the fullest and discovering the word of trail-running. In this conversation we talk about her latest race the Arc of Attrition which ended with a DNF. We break down the stigma around not finishing, what it taught her and why these moments are as valuable as the finishes. We dive into self-awareness, expectations – and navigating social media as an ultra-runner and a coach.

At the heart of it all, she shares more on the joy she finds in the simple things: being outside, moving through nature and embracing the adventure.

It’s a deep, honest and engaging chat,. I hope you enjoy it !

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37: Alice Kershaw on her Win at the Spine Challenger South & Finding Joy in the Long Run

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

So happy to welcome Alice Kershaw to the podcast today who recently won the Spine Challenger South, an Ultra-Race of 108 miles along the iconic Pennine Way. We deep dive into this incredible experience, and talk about what’s special about ultra-running for her, as well as other races experiences such as Dragon’s Back. We also discuss her involvement on environmental work and running projects, what we can do as individuals to protect nature, and of course the community and joy she’s found through the sport.

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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36: Robyn Cassidy's Journey across the Full Winter Spine Race

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Thrilled to have Robyn Cassidy on today’s podcast - Ultra-Runner, Physio, Researcher and all-around outdoor lover. Earlier this year, she completed the Full Winter Spine Race, A non-stop, 268 miles race along the Pennine Way, finishing 2nd female and 9th overall! We dive into the experience itself, how it went, the preparation and the mental and physical challenges along the way. We also explore what running truly means to her, what keeps her coming back for more, and her deep connection to the outdoors and the ultra-running community—whether she’s racing, volunteering, crewing, or simply out on the trails..

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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35: Elizabeth Wright on Running Ultras, Motherhood, and Building Community

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Very happy to welcome Elizabeth on the podcast today. She is a mum, an ultra-runner, hiker and community advocate for Blaze Trails. She shares more on her personal and running journey, resilience and how the last few years have redefined what running is and means to her.We also talk about the Blaze trail initiative from her first walk to now being involved as a Director, aiming to empower parents through movement and time outdoors. Whether you're a runner, a parent, or someone looking for a fresh perspective on finding joy in movement, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

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34: Maria Ledesma on her Epic Birthday Run at Winter Downs 200

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:04:22 GMT

Super happy to welcome Maria Ledesma for this new episode of She Trails Podcast. Ultra-Runner, Dreamer, based in the UK, she is driven by embracing life experiences and exploring her own limits on the trails. Last year, for her birthday, she celebrated by running Winter Downs 200, a 200 miles race that takes places in December In the UK, when the days are the shortest. She reflects on her journey and tell us more about the experience, her why, what helps during the low moments, and of course, the highs. This conversation is a reminder that the real journey isn’t just about miles or finish lines—it’s about discovering what truly moves you.

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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33: Becca Wakefield on Ultra-Running, Tour du Mont Blanc & Finding Peace in the Mountains

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Super excited to share this conversation with Becca, recorded before Christmas! She is not only an ultra-runner, but also a passionate outdoor adventurer who thrives in the mountains – whether it’s hiking, swimming or pushing her limits on the trails.

She takes us through her journey, from growing up as a competitive ski racer and fencer, to re-discovering her love for the outdoors, and embracing trail running. We talk about her summer where she explored the mountains across Europe, and challenged herself hiking the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. We also chat about her latest achievement completing 100km race in Snowdonia, and more such as mindset, health anxiety, community, and the mindfulness that comes with endurance sports.

It was such a refreshing, fun conversation, and I hope it makes you want to explore your own adventures, whatever they are.

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32: Marie Cheng on Living a Life you love, Community Building & Mountain Running

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Very happy to share my conversation with Marie Cheng today. She is an ultra-runner, mountain lover and marketing director for the UK UTMB Events.

We talk about her leap from the corporate world and the city to a more creative life in nature, her introduction to running and how it also shaped her career. She shares the challenges, and the joy that this new lifestyle brought her – and we discuss ways she hopes to encourage people into the sport via her work, such as women and people from under-represented background.

This is a conversation about the importance of finding your own path, knowing yourself, and chasing what lights you up – whether it’s in a running race or a passion project.

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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31: Lucy Bartholomew on Completing 2 World Class events in 2024, Passion, Progress & Purpose

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

So excited to welcome Lucy Bartholomew on the podcast today. We talk more about her journey as a human and pro ultra runner, from the passion, to choices, doubts, joy, to performance and growing a community. Last September 2024, she set out on an epic challenge, and completed UTMB and the IronMan World Championship with a 3 weeks rest in between. We deep dive into this experience, the why and how she prepared for this. We also talk about her view and hopes on the evolution of women’s performance in ultra running, and what she is excited about next.

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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30: Tirtha Gurung on her UTMB Story and the Power of Community & Friendships

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:59 GMT

I am so happy to introduce today’s episode, where I welcome Tirtha Gurung to the podcast. She is a runner, who in the last 3 years has discovered the trails, and pushed herself to new heights. After completing UTS100k – a feat in itself – she got into UTMB 2024, and completed it! What made it even more special was 7 of her running friends from the Runderbolt community, volunteering to crew, support and cheer her on, for this monumental adventure.

This is her UTMB Story, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it and celebrate it with you all,

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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29: Tara Dower on her Appalachian Trail Overall Record, the Power of Curiosity & Exploring her Limits

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:25 GMT

This our last episode before a brief festive break, and I am super excited to welcome Tara Dower on the podcast today. She is an incredible thru hiker and ultra runner that has just made history and set the overall FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the iconic Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes.

She tells us more about what she loves about the trail and her motivation to take this on. We also deep dive on how she worked with her crew to find flow state and keep pushing forward knowing they were 120 miles behind at the beginning.

We also talk about racing Hardrock before the FKT, curiosity, confidence, and her view on the sport, women and what’s ahead.

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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28: Renee McGregor on her Running Journey, Nature Connection, & Leading with Compassion

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:16 GMT

So happy to share my conversation with Renee McGregor on the podcast today. She’s a best-selling author, a sports dietitian specialised in REDs, female athletes and endurance sports and an accomplished trail runner herself.

We discuss her journey towards a life closer to nature, aligned with her core values in life but also, in her work to help athletes thrive in their health and endurance journey. She shares how running has been a powerful way for her to connect with nature, support her mental health and find social connection. From her first run alongside the canal, to ultras in the mountains, she reflects on the achievements, its impact on her self-confidence but also her hopes it can help others from minority groups, to take on these adventures too.

We also discuss finding balance, the power of taking a step back to recognise where we are, as well as her experience with sarcoidosis and perimenopause.

Plus, she answers some fantastic questions from you, our listeners, submitted via Instagram stories

I hope you love listening as much as I loved this conversation, enjoy the episode!

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27: Jo Meek on her 2024 Dragon's Back Race Win & Evolving as a Runner

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:46 GMT

I am super excited to welcome Jo Meek, Physiotherapist, road & trail running athlete based in the UK, on the podcast today. This year she completed three goal races: Boston marathon, Western States and Dragon’s back race – each challenging her in its own unique way. We talk about what makes these races special, and deep dive into her latest experience especially, covering 380km with 16,400m of ascent along the Dragon’s Back of Wales .

We also discuss her evolution as a runner through the years, including her perspective on aging, training, bucket race list and mindset.

Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I loved our conversation, packed with inspiration & insights

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26: Lina & Sanna El Kott Helander, Life as Pro Trail Runners, Shared Adventures & Embracing Outdoor Freedom

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:45:42 GMT

Super happy to present you this week episode with Lina & Sanna El Kott Helander. Twins, based in the Swedish mountains, they both are professional trail and mountains runners. From childhood adventures to conquering some of the world’s toughest terrains, they’ve turned their shared passion for running into a dream career. In this episode, we’ll explore their journey: how it started, the love for competing both in short and longer races, and the epic joined adventures that have shaped their paths.

Can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation and I hope it will leave you feeling energised and excited for life adventures, big or small!

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25: Sabrina Verjee on Tor des Geants, Embracing the Endurance Journey & Redefining Limits

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:15 GMT

In this new episode, we welcome Sabrina Verjee, well known for her impressive performances in endurance races in the UK and abroad. After setting the course record in 2022, she raced Tor Des Geants again this year and finished second female. We discuss the race, and what it’s all about for her, exploring what she can do, and the journey through the mountains.

We also discuss the importance of loving and respecting the planet as runners, along with her journey—from being on the sidelines as a kid, with a passion for sports to challenging the expectations and limitations set by others.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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24: Sarah Kelly on her Frog Graham Round & the Healing Power of Joyful Adventures

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:42 GMT

So excited to be back, and to welcome Sarah Kelly to the podcast. She is an adventurer, scientist and an amazing endurance athlete and has such a joyful presence. This summer she completed one of her dreams, the Frog Graham Round. Described as the UK’s ultimate swim/run challenge, for athletes looking for a challenge a little out of the ordinary, so we deep dive into this awesome day with her. More than this, we talk about healing, community, nature, friendships and adventures that create pure joy!

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23: Keri Wallace on Writing, building Girls on Hills with Purpose, and her love for Mountain Adventures

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:15:25 GMT

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!

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22: Katya Guryeva on her 819km Running Journey in Armenia, Self-discovery & the Dream Support Team

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:30:32 GMT

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!

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21: Laura Swanton Rouvelin on Challenging herself with Hardmoors 200, Building Resilience & Becoming a Coach

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:50 GMT

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!

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20: Charlotte Fisher, on completing UTS 100miles, imposter syndrome & Running with Purpose

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:15:10 GMT

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.

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19: Fran Stuart, on Ultra X Scotland, Exploring the uncomfortable & Creating Community

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:30:38 GMT

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.

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18: Alex Sophie, Outdoor Adventures & her empowering Pregnancy Journey

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:29 GMT

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!

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17: Sarah Perry on her 630 miles run on the Coastal Path, self-discovery & dreaming big

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:43 GMT

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!

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16: Tess Elias, UTS 100km podium, life shifts & time in the mountains

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:30 GMT

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!

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15: Gloria on The Speed Project Journey, Creating space for all & the Power of community

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:15:43 GMT

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!

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14: Fiona Pascall on her Mozart 100 Win, doing the work & having fun on the trails

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:32:43 GMT

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.

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13: Sophie Bennett, Dragon's back, Winter Downs 200 podium finisher & finding her passion in ultra trails

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:11:33 GMT

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!

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12: Jen Scotney, Navigating the Unexpected, Resilience and New Horizons

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:30:59 GMT

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.

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11: Poppy Collingwood on her Arc of Attrition 50 Win, the Running High & Mindset Journey

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:33:25 GMT

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.

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10: Serena Broadway, Running Far, Family life, the importance of Community & Inclusion

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:07 GMT

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.

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9: Jessica Johnson, Winter Spine Sprint Win, Resilience and the Joy of community.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:20:48 GMT

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.

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8: Evie Morrisson, Running to explore the Outdoors, & as a form of Self-love

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:30:51 GMT

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 here

Loved 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!

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7: Victoria Henderson on Winter Downs 200, Friendship, the Joy of being outdoors

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:30:10 GMT

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 adventures

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6: Manon Vinerier, a 1600 km Hiking and Healing Journey

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:30:00 GMT

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.

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5: Katharina Hartmuth, Running Far, UTMB 2023 podium, the power of forging your own Path

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT

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 !

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4: Emma Stuart, 330km race 2023 Tor des Geants Champion

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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3: Kelsey Price on Ultra Long Distances, overcoming injuries, being a Mindful Runner

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:51:41 GMT

In today’s episode, I am joined by Kelsey Price, a UK Ultra runner and passionate coach. Over the past years she has run different kind of long distance races in the UK, and gone above and beyond what she thought she could achieve! We talk about her races, but also about how the injury challenges she encountered were the beginning of getting to know herself so well as an athlete, and implement changes to be able to do what she loves for a long time!

We hope you enjoy the episode !

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2: Hannah Cairns on Fell Running, and exploring the UK outdoors

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:30:11 GMT

Very happy to welcome Hannah Cairns to the podcast, she is a fell and trail runner from the UK. She tells us more about what fell running is and her latest challenges. We talk about running becoming much more than just running, but also a way to feel good mentally, to spend quality moments with her family and the running community. We also discuss how running is a great way to discover local trails and hills around our homes, that we might not otherwise have gone to.

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1: Marianne Hogan, UTMB & Western States double podium finish, the importance of a Positive Mindset

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:22:00 GMT

In today's episode I am joined by Marianne Hogan, an ultra runner and coach from Canada, well known for her wild performances in endurance races, as well as her inspiring positive mindset on and off the trails. In this episode she tells us about how her running journey started, and the positive influence of her family. We also dive in more details in her 2022 year as a pro athlete, where she ran the ‘double’ western states and UTMB. We mention her latest documentary which talks about this journey in more details, which you can find here, and we highly recommend it.

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