EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 24 MIN
Ep: 99: The Badass Texas Half Marathon Race Recap and What’s Next for Summer and Beyond
from The Fill up to Spill out Podcast · host Allison Smith
In this episode, I’m recapping my experience at the challenging Badass Texas Half Marathon in Waco, Texas—a race known for its relentless hills and nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. After swearing I’d never run it again following last year’s tough experience, I returned hoping for redemption and learned a few important lessons about grit, expectations, and what it means to keep showing up even when things don’t go according to plan.I share how the race unfolded, why this course continues to humble me, and why I’m still proud of finishing my 21st half marathon despite the difficult conditions. Then I talk about what’s next as I transition into a summer focused on recovery, strength training, nutrition, and healing my plantar fasciitis before beginning training for the New York City Marathon this fall.If you’re a runner navigating a challenging season, recovering from an injury, or trying to find the right fitness focus for summer, this episode is a reminder that every season has a purpose—and sometimes the biggest wins happen outside of race day.Links & Resources:⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancerhttps://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram!https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrIf you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life!Thanks for listening!~Allison
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