{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/66b3a6655063c053dfb1a31a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Kirsten Cowling Episode","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/1723049533498-480efe8c-9f6f-490e-b44f-cb7c54c1f3b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week we have another one of the Stewarton Ultrarunners - the wonderful Kirsten Cowling</p><p><br></p><p>In this fab conversation, the self-proclaimed Ayrshire Horseback Fancy Dress Champion, Kirsten shares with us:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The ups and downs and stops and starts of her running journey</li><li>The Highland Fling is the 'heart' race for her</li><li>Getting her money's worth out of the races</li><li>The only female ever-present Hillbilly</li><li>Her stunning West Highland Way Race finish in 2019 (link to the video below)</li><li>Pizza for the win - and shocking some Pizza Hut staff</li><li>A simple yet effective tactic for checkpoints</li></ul><p><br></p><p>AAAAAND so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Here is the Stewarton Ultrarunners West Highland Way Race video link - skip to 13 minutes to see Kirsten finish the race. It's a moment that can't help but make you smile and feel your heart full: https://youtu.be/AipHIZ5T4NU?si=imqmO0D0Y8vo6hiC</p><p><br></p><p>Here's the link to the video/song that won her the Highland Fling prizes (listen to the words): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9f_4Q0A6lE</p><p><br></p><p>As always, if you are looking for run coaching, especially if you are looking at or have just started in the ultra distances then get in touch here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/ and we can see what I might be able to do to help</p><p><br></p><p>I'm also hoping that I have some exciting coaching news next week so stay 'tuned' for that</p>","author_name":"David Taylor"}