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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 51 MIN

197:DNFs, 100-Milers & Confidence: Lessons from the Trail with Kate Metcalf

from The Blue Rose Podcast · host Becca Blue Rose

In this episode, Kate shares what drew her to outdoor sports, how she trains for 100-mile ultramarathons, and what it’s like to DNF—and keep going. We talk about the unique challenges women face in ultra running, the role of community, and how putting yourself on the line—again and again—can build a quieter kind of confidence. Whether you're curious about your first trail race or knee-deep in your own endurance journey, Kate’s insights will hit home.Connect with Kate

In this episode, Kate shares what drew her to outdoor sports, how she trains for 100-mile ultramarathons, and what it’s like to DNF—and keep going. We talk about the unique challenges women face in ultra running, the role of community, and how putting yourself on the line—again and again—can build a quieter kind of confidence. Whether you're curious about your first trail race or knee-deep in your own endurance journey, Kate’s insights will hit home.Connect with Kate

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