#12: Beth Pascall - Western States Winner 2021: A Journey of Perseverance, Balance, and Hope

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered how a world-class ultra-marathon runner and a paediatrician find balance? Meet our guest, Beth Pascall, winner of the Western States 100 in 2021... an embodiment of grit, tenacity, and perseverance. She unpacks her journey, addressing her battle with a recurring injury, the mental toll it's taken, and her unyielding determination to run again.We further delve into Beth's world, where she discusses letting go of sponsorship pressures and her thoughts on the differences between bike racing and running. She candidly shares her journey of preparing for the Western States and striking a balance between her medical career and her passion for running. Beth's reflections on her six-month sabbatical and her perspective on running as a selfish pursuit, but one that complements medicine, are genuinely thought-provoking. We also gained some practical advice from Beth on eating enough for injury prevention and performance enhancement.Our conversation doesn't stop there; we discuss current affairs surrounding the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and the Dacia sponsorship, the decision of Killian Jornet not to participate, and the impact of sponsorship in races. Her story is a beautiful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Join us in this engaging exploration of Beth Pascall’s world.Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/