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Women of Distance

These are the stories of motivated women chasing big dreams in the distance running world: on roads, trails, and track. Sharing the full journey of "how she did it" and the life between the miles!

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01:54:09

Western States 100 Women's Field Preview - Part Two

Women of Distance ·

2025/06/18

Welcome to Part Two of a special Western States 100 series featuring athletes of the 2025 elite women's field!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes who are lining for their first swing at Western States, and in some cases, their first 100 mile, earning their entry via Golden Ticket or the lottery.In order of recording, Part Two pre-race interviews (and personal hype song choice) include:-Fiona Pascall (01:28)"Neighborhood", Zed Bias-Tara Dower (17:40)"Independent",

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02:07:23

Western States 100 Women's Field Preview - Part One

Women of Distance ·

2025/06/16

Welcome to Part One of a special Western States 100 two-part series featuring athletes of the 2025 the elite women's field!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes who have been here before and are returning for another shot at the oldest, and most competitive, 100 mile foot race in the U.S.!Purely in order of recording, Part One pre-race interviews (and personal hype song choice) include:-Riley Brady (01:29)"Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", Willie

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01:26:51

Rachel Entrekin - The Queen of Cocodona

Women of Distance ·

2025/06/07

Rachel Entrekin is a highly accomplished ultra-marathoner specializing in 100mile and multi-day racing. Most recently, she's been dubbed the Queen of Cocodona as she became the first person to win the Cocodona 250 Mile twice, in back to back years, as well as the first female to break 70-hours in the race... by a lot. Rachel was not only the first female in this year's race, but 4th place overall in a tight race for the podium in the final miles.In this episode, Lauren and Rachel discuss her

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01:00:36

Hannah Allgood - Don't Give Up On Yourself or Your...

Women of Distance ·

2025/05/07

Hannah Allgood has consistently been on the rise since her entry into the sport - now establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with across any distance and any surface.In the past year alone, she's won the mountainous Eiger Ultra Trail 100k, 2nd at the flat and fast Javelina 100mile, and most recently topping the podium at the Canyons 50k - just part of her build up to the Western States 100mile this Summer.None of that has come by accident or by luck.In this episode, Lauren and Hannah discuss

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00:53:22

Anna Gibson - Doing It Her Way, On the Track and On...

Women of Distance ·

2025/05/02

⁠Anna Gibson is a professional track and trail runner - finding a balance between passions for both and by all measures, succeeding!Last year, Anna competed in both the Olympic Trials on the track (1500m) and the Golden Trail World Series (5th female overall in the series), among many other fun adventures, and found a lot of joy and fulfillment along the way.She most recently kicked off her 2025 season at Gorge Waterfalls 30k where she was 1st female, 2nd outright, and set a new course record.In

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00:55:58

Allison Baca - From Triathlon to Trail to Topping...

Women of Distance ·

2025/04/25

Allison Baca is fresh off of two commanding 50k wins and course records to begin her year: first at the Black Canyon 50k in February and most recently at the Desert Rats 50k two weeks ago (where she also finished 3rd outright)!In this episode, Lauren and Allison discuss her history with sport - the pressures of competition as a collegiate track and cross country runner, finding post-collegiate success in triathlon and cycling, rediscovering joy in running via the trails - as well as how community

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01:09:40

Part Two with Jane Maus - Sports Nutrition for...

Women of Distance ·

2025/04/18

Welcome back to a special two-part series with Jane Maus, professional trail runner with La Sportiva and registered dietitian with Mountain Sports Nutrition!In episode two, Lauren and Jane put on their professional hats for a discussion about sports nutrition for endurance athletes, and for female bodies specifically. We discuss fueling your full day, including workouts and races, recovery, the importance of hydration, and why nutrition is such an important aspect for athletes to give effort and

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01:03:44

Part One with Jane Maus - The woman, the athlete, the...

Women of Distance ·

2025/04/11

Welcome to a special two-part series with Jane Maus, professional trail runner with La Sportiva and registered dietitian with Mountain Sports Nutrition!In episode one, we get to know Jane herself, and how her personal and professional passions have intertwined over time - including her own challenges with nutrition, injury, and purpose - and how she's ultimately fit the pieces of the puzzle together to find success, joy, and fulfillment in sport, career, and life.Then come back next week for

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01:04:17

Fiona Pascall - Chianti Ultra-Trail Champion

Women of Distance ·

2025/04/04

Get to know Fiona Pascall, who is most recently the women's champion of the Chianti Ultra-Trail 120k where she executed a strong and consistent performance against a very talented women's field - ultimately earning both a Golden Ticket entry to Western States in 2025, as well as entry to UTMB in 2025 and 2026.In this episode, Lauren and Fiona discuss her younger years, growing up under the wing of her sister Beth Pascall (2021 Western States Champion), struggling with the pain of a chronic

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01:17:42

Georgia Porter - The Fastest Known Time on the...

Women of Distance ·

2025/03/24

Georgia Porter is an accomplished road, trail, and ultra athlete who recently set the female Fastest Known Time on the Arizona Trail - covering the 817 miles and 113,537ft of elevation gain from Utah to Mexico in 16 days, 22 hours, and 6 minutes.The adventure was life-changing. In this episode, we uncover Georgia's origin story as a non-runner in a family of elite runners, to uncovering a talent for the marathon, a passion for trails, and ultimately a drive to uncover the truths that

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01:03:36

Abby Hall - In the Golden Ticket Chase

Women of Distance ·

2025/03/18

Abby Hall, professional runner with Adidas Terrex, joins us just a few days before lining up at the Chianti Ultra Trail 120k where she'll be making her second run for a Golden Ticket this year!Abby joined the podcast for a short, pre-race interview before the Black Canyon 100k - where she ran for a strong and impressive fifth place finish, coming less than 2 minutes shy of a Golden Ticket position.(You can find that pre-race interview here, for some more context on Abby's intentions and

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01:13:27

Henriette Albon - Transgrancanaria Champion and the...

Women of Distance ·

2025/03/06

Henriette Albon, joins the Women of Distance Podcast shortly after claiming a strong victory at the Transgrancanaria Classic 126k - where she won the women's race by more than one hour, and placed 12th outright, in her longest (and possibly strongest) race to date!In this episode, Lauren and Henriette discuss the impact of her childhood experiences with sport, her drive for mastery, her experience as an elite OCR and Skimo athlete, and how that has shaped her passion and dedication to trail and

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01:09:09

Helen Mino Faukner - The Tarawera 102k and Seeking...

Women of Distance ·

2025/02/24

Helen Mino Faukner is a professional trail runner from California, who most recently competed in the Tarawera 102k where she finished 4th female and earned her second Golden Ticket. (And ultimately, turned down her Ticket for the second time!)In this episode, Lauren and Helen discuss her origin story in the sport, and the importance of finding joy in the pursuit regardless of talent or results. Helen outlines her well-planned path upward in both distance and level of competition, and her interest in

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00:54:44

Riley Brady - Climbing to the Top of a Deeply...

Women of Distance ·

2025/02/20

Fresh off of two back to back commanding victories at the Javelina 100 mile and the Black Canyon 100k, Riley Brady is indisputably coming into their own as a top competitor in a rapidly evolving sport - as we've seen records fall nearly every time a race is run, and elite fields deepening across the board, Riley has consistently been there for it, and continuing to climb race by race by race.In this episode, Lauren and Riley discuss their origins in the sport and how the landscape has changed

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01:44:49

Alyssa Clark - Breaking the 24-Hour Barrier at HURT 100

Women of Distance ·

2025/02/17

Alyssa Clark is a professional trail and mountain athlete, who most recently became the first female in history to run under 24-hours at the HURT 100 mile in Hawaii. One of the toughest 100-milers in the world, with over 24,000ft of elevation gain through the rooty singletrack trails in Honolulu - Alyssa broke the long standing course record, running 23:26.In this episode, Lauren and Alyssa discuss her history with the HURT 100 race and the local community, her growth and development over time as an

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01:27:25

Part Two: 2025 Black Canyon 100k Women's Race Preview

Women of Distance ·

2025/02/04

Part Two: The First TimersThese women are bringing depth and experience to their first time racing the Black Canyon 100k - Here to test themselves against the competition this event has to offer! *As part of our interviews, we asked each athlete for their favorite pre-race hype song... be sure to read to the end of the show notes for your own playlist from the front of the pack! In this episode, you'll hear from: -Mary Denholm (00:01:35) www.instagram.com/eatrunandbemary -Abby Hall

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01:31:38

Part One: 2025 Black Canyon 100k Women's Race Preview

Women of Distance ·

2025/02/03

Part One: The Veterans These women have had their feet on the Black Canyon course before, and are coming back for another throw down in the desert! *As part of our interviews, we asked each athlete for their favorite pre-race hype song... be sure to read to the end of the show notes for your own playlist from the front of the pack! In this episode, you'll hear from: -Emkay Sullivan (00:01:53) www.instagram.com/emkaysulli -Heather Jackson (00:05:47) www.instagram.com/hjacksonracing -Tara Dower

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01:31:06

Emkay Sullivan - From Roads to Trails and Back Again

Women of Distance ·

2025/01/20

Emkay Sullivan is a professional trail runner with a long list of accomplishments in both sub-ultra and ultra competition. Most recently however, she took to the roads in the New York City Marathon, where she won the women's field of the mass start event! She had such a good time that she's coming straight back for another World Marathon Major, lining up with the pro-field of the 2025 Boston Marathon!In this episode, Lauren and Emkay discuss her origin story in cross country and track,

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01:09:23

Lauren Jones - From the Mid-Pack to the Front of the...

Women of Distance ·

2025/01/06

Lauren Jones is an elite ultra-marathoner with a broad range of experience covering everything from the Georgia Death Race to Cruel Jewel, Pinhoti, Leadville, Western States, Cocodona 250 (just to name a FEW), to most recently leading the strongest field of U.S. women in history at the Desert Solstice 24-hour!In this episode, Lauren and Lauren discuss her entry into the sport as a curious mid-packer seeking adventure and experience, to one of the fastest women in the U.S. in the 100-mile and

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01:30:46

Robyn Lesh - Life Experience Through Running Experience

Women of Distance ·

2024/12/30

Robyn Lesh is a professional trail runner who has been consistently on the rise through the past three years, most recently running her first 50-mile race at the JFK 50 Mile, where she placed 4th, running 6:21, in the fastest and most competitive women's field in race history. In this episode, Lauren and Robyn discuss her origin story from a child who thought she wasn't capable of running, to a competitive high school and collegiate sailor, to trail running as a mode of exploration and discovery,

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