Empowering Women in Ultra Running with Rachel Bambrick | Run Tri Bike Fireside Chats

Welcome to another episode of the "Run Tri Bike Fireside Chat" podcast! In this episode, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with the inspiring Rachel Bambrick, an ultra-runner and founder of Women in Ultra Running. Rachel shares her incredible journey from road running to completing ultra marathons, including a transformative 200-mile run in Haiti and the 2023 Cocodona 250. 🏃‍♀️ Introduction to Rachel Bambrick (00:02 - 03:48) • Meet Rachel Bambrick, an ultra runner and the driving force behind Women in Ultra Running. • Discover how she started running in 2016 to make friends after moving to Philadelphia. • Learn about her transition from road running to trail and ultra running. • Hear about her achievements, including a 200-mile run in Haiti and the Cocodona 250. 🏆 Rachel's Running Journey (03:48 - 13:58) • Rachel’s journey from completing half marathons to tackling ultra marathons. • Her love for challenging herself and witnessing beautiful sights during races. • The story of her first ultra experience in Haiti in 2019. • Why she prefers longer distances for personal growth and challenge. 👥 Women in Ultra Running Organization (13:58 - 27:52) • Rachel’s motivation for founding Women in Ultra Running to empower women. • How the organization offers in-person events in Philadelphia and an online community. • Focus areas including mental strategy and strength training. • Efforts to increase female participation in ultra running and plans for expansion. 🍕 Food Preferences Discussion (27:52 - 38:48) • Fun discussion about Rachel’s favorite foods such as preferences for Philly pizza, original Oreos, and Red Vines licorice. • Debates on pineapple on pizza and creamy vs. crunchy peanut butter. 🍦 Ice Cream and Cheese (38:48 - 46:14) • Rachel’s love for ice cream and cheese, including her favorite strawberry ice cream with fruit pieces. • Her choice of goat cheese as her one cheese for life. • A lively discussion about various ice cream and cheese preferences. 🍫 Candy and Dessert Preferences (46:14 - 53:36) • Rachel’s favorite candy bar is Reese’s cups. • Her preference for apple cider over pumpkin spice. • Rachel’s choice of sweet over savory for lifetime consumption. • Enjoying chewy, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and edge pieces of brownies with vanilla ice cream. Join us for an engaging episode that balances Rachel's passion for running with her personal tastes, inspiring women to embrace the challenge of ultra running.