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In this episode, Doug Silk of ARDotWatch sits down with Team thisABILITY members — Chip Dodd, Caitlin Stark, David Grabiner, and Nick Hurff — for an inside look at their journey through Adventure Racing World Championship: Expedition Canada 2025.

From high-alpine trekking to cold-water paddling and complex navigation across British Columbia’s wild terrain. Get an inside look at how they pushed through the elements in one of the world’s toughest expedition race.

Note: There are a few audio hiccups at the start, but hang in there, the quality improves, and the stories are absolutely worth it.

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In this episode, Andrea chats with Joel Flory of 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS and Alyssa Godesky of Pretty Reckless about the realities of injury recovery and their experiences at the USARA National Championships, a 30-hour race held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Alyssa shares insights from her journey with Pretty Reckless, an all-women’s team that finished 7th overall at the USARA National Championships, while Joel talks about his team, 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS, who placed 9th in the coed division and 19th overall.

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about perseverance, mindset, and finding strength when it matters most.

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Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury— www.nickhurffcoaching.com offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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In this episode, Team thisABILITY takes on the 2025 Mint Springs 8-Hour Adventure Race in Crozet, Virginia. Chip delivers a stellar performance, finishing first overall in 4 hours and 37 minutes, while Andrea marks a major milestone — her first adventure race since recovering from injury.

Huge thanks to John and the Crozet Racing crew for hosting such a well-designed and scenic course — and for keeping racers fueled with post-race hotdogs and snacks 🌭

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Join Team thisABILITY — Chip Dodd, Sarah Goldman, and Mark Bolyard — as they relive their adventure at the 2025 USARA National Championships, held on September 12–13, 2025, in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Dive into the stories before the finish line — the teamwork, the strategy, and the stories that kept them moving forward.

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Team thisABILITY dives into their wild experience at the Sud Raid Adventure Race in France. From biking, trekking, paddling, caving in dark tunnels, and even tackling quirky challenges like golfing and curling. Chip Dodd, Mark Miller, Nick Hurff, and Brenda Carlson share the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of this extraordinary race.

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Chrissy van Assendelft shares her journey of reclaiming strength after a frozen shoulder left her sidelined. A powerful story of resilience, healing, and self-awareness. Stay tuned till the very end to find out what women do better than men.

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury— www.nickhurffcoaching.com offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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Andrea shares an honest and heartfelt update on her recovery, opening up about the physical challenges she’s facing and the emotional weight that comes with being sidelined by injury. She’s joined by Nick Hurff, who breaks down her recovery plan, key mindset shifts, and the road ahead. Meanwhile, Chip shares exciting details about Team thisABILITY’s upcoming race at Expedition France – Accueil this August 2025 — a race Andrea will be cheering on from afar.

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury— www.nickhurffcoaching.com offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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In this episode, Andrea and Chip sit down with David Grabiner, coming off America’s Toughest Race—Expedition Oregon. David shares what it was like racing solo through Oregon’s rugged backcountry, where he finished 3rd in the Sololist Category and 7th overall. Hear about the grit, the strategy, and what it takes to do it alone.

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury— www.nickhurffcoaching.com offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

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