On today's episode we switch to a true conversation format, where Sophie and Jenna discuss their races at Gorge Waterfalls 50k. They finished 4th and 6th respectively in a stacked field!

Sophie and Jenna also cover their training leading into Gorge and how to handle setbacks during training and in the middle of the race.

Up next? Sophie is racing the Quad Rock 25 miler hosted by Gnar Runners on May 11th. Jenna is racing Run Rabbit 100 miler in Steamboat in September, but is of course open to some crazy races this summer.

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We catch up with Rachael Rudel after a busy weekend of racing! The Horsetooth Half is an iconic half marathon in Fort Collins and almost half the team toed the line, along with half of Fort Collins (probably).

We will cover Rachael's training and how it compares this year to last year, some of her goals for the upcoming and what keeps her chasing down these running dreams.

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We catch up with Coach Craig, our team coach for over 6 months now!

Craig is from Loveland, CO. He played all the sports growing up until he discovered a calling for endurance activities. He has a passion for running, triathlons, climbing 14ers, and spending time with his wife and two year old daughter.

Craig really enjoys helping people get healthy so they can enjoy an active lifestyle without limitations. He also enjoys seeing people achieve their optimal performance through coaching and bridging the gap between rehab and performance.

Academic and Professional:

Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology

Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Craig has practiced as a physical therapist for 15 years, specializing in endurance athletes. He has worked with and consulted with numerous professional runners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Craig is a faculty member for the Postural Restoration Institute, traveling around the country to educate Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, coaches, and other healthcare professionals about the treatment of patterned lumbo-pelvic femoral pathomechanics.

Athletic:

• Formal Athletic Achievements
• Has completed 9 marathons including Boston and New York
• Three time Ironman finisher including qualifying for and competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2016
• Multiple Ironman 70.3 finisher, qualifying for and competing in the 70.3 World Championships in 2021
• PRs: 5k: 16:11, 10k: 34:50, Half: 1:16, Full marathon: 2:45
• Random Athletic Achievements
• Biked across the country in 2006
• Biked from Fort Collins to Yellowstone and back in 2008
• Biked the Kokapelli Trail in Colorado and Utah
• Ran Rim to Rim to Rim in 2022
• Certified Alligator Wrestler

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On today's bonus episode we chat with Sarah Anderson about the team's first time racing together at Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago. She finished in the top 10 and the team came in 5th place.

She also shares about her Boston Marathon race debut! Sarah is a full-time vet student and we discuss her ability to train at a high-level with such a busy schedule.

Follow along here for coverage of the Boston Marathon: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/watch

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Picks, Licks, and Icks- one of our long run conversation favorites. We talk about things we are loving, liking, and want to kick out (mostly running related). It's all in good fun, don't take us too seriously. What do you talk about when you're glycogen depleted?

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Jenna currently lives in Boulder, but she hails from the Northeast. She grew up playing lacrosse and competing in swim, but didn’t jump into running until college. Jenna moved to Colorado in 2021 and it was at that time that she joined the front range elite team! Since then, she's been fully converted into a trail runner. Outside of running, she works for a farm animal welfare NGO as a food business manager and enjoys eating good food with friends, skiing, being a bookworm, and hanging out with her dog.

What we chatted about:

• Jenna's start in running
• How she cultivates joy while running ultras
• Black Canyon Ultra recap and preparation
• What she is most proud of from her Black Canyon race
• Upcoming trail races for 2024
• Advice for aspiring trail and ultra runners

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