14 | Who Are You When Things Get Hard

Today we will talk with Shannon Farar-Griefer about “Who Are You When Things Get Hard.” Shannon is an ultra runner, coach, business owner, philanthropist, equestrian, gourmet chef, mother and a fierce Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Warrior who battles every day to maintain her balance and continue ultra running.Shannon has finished over twenty 100-mile ultra races including finishing seven official Badwater 135 Ultra Marathons. Shannon was the first female to run the official Badwater 135 double, that includes 292 miles from Death Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney and back to Death Valley where she started. In 2015, Shannon successfully  finished the official Badwater 135 while in the midst of a big MS flare. In 2015, Shannon was inducted into the Badwater 135 Hall of Fame. Once you hear the inspiring stories from this awesome woman, we know you will love her as much as we do!Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:InstagramFacebook YouTubeTwitterTrail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12KJune 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-MarathonSeptember 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100MOctober 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50kIf you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. Remember: The information in this show and online is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide specific advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.