166. Shelby Johnson: Exploring the Why ahead of her first 100

Shelby Johnson is a mom of three, an army wife, physician assistant, runner, lover of mountains, and Colorado native. In this episode, we talked about: -exploring the Why, and how to do so -her start as a runner -balancing it all -going up in distance -lessons learned via ultra marathons -setting a big scary goal -the process of committing to a 100 mile race -what she is scared of -what excites her -mental health -and much more! This episode is brought to you by PickyBars and beam. As the days start to warm up and get longer, a cool down routine in the evening becomes even more important.  Did you know you can get a subscription to beam’s dream powder? It’s what I use most nights before bed to help with a refreshing night’s sleep. When you subscribe, you’ll get the dream blend with a bunch of perks like even better pricing, free shipping, a free mug, and a drink frother just for signing up. Dream helps me wind down at night and it’s made with compounds like melatonin and magnesium that support a better night’s sleep. Make sure to use code FTLR at checkout for an extra 15% off on top of the 20% discounted monthly rate! This week’s episode is also sponsored by PickyBars.  I’ve been a customer of their real food based bars since their early days, and they get better every year. You can eat the before, during and after a workout (or anytime, really!) and they’re created from a need to have a performance and real food bar.  One of my favorite fueling choices, they offer a variety of flavors including chocolatey, savory, fruity, spicy, and everything in between. Check them out and grab an exclusive FTLR listener discount at pickybars.com/FTLR!