She Trails Podcast

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,Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be

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!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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: HERESubscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.

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 !Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into female trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be.