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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 1H 7M

Expectations vs. Reality: The Calgary Marathon, Dusty Bandita, and Truck Camping

from Afternoon Snack · host Meredith Root and Alex Parker

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the challenges and learnings from their recent endurance endeavours including the Calgary Marathon and The Dusty Bandita. They dive into the importance of managing expectations, the experience of balancing multiple sports, and the lessons learned from both the successes and the setbacks.  — Alex’s Calgary Marathon Experience — The Dusty Bandita Women’s+ Only Gravel Race — Balancing Multiple Sports and Training Insights — Reflecting on Expectations and Achievements — Does Exclusion Increase Inclusion? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · The Dusty Bandita:https://www.thedustybandita.com// · The Calgary Marathon:https://calgarymarathon.com/ · The Weight of Gold:">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8311394/────────────────────────────Join our Patreon for member’s only Episodes and Content! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the challenges and learnings from their recent endurance endeavours including the Calgary Marathon and The Dusty Bandita. They dive into the importance of managing expectations, the experience of balancing multiple sports, and the lessons learned from both the successes and the setbacks.  — Alex’s Calgary Marathon Experience — The Dusty Bandita Women’s+ Only Gravel Race — Balancing Multiple Sports and Training Insights — Reflecting on Expectations and Achievements — Does Exclusion Increase Inclusion? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · The Dusty Bandita:https://www.thedustybandita.com// · The Calgary Marathon:https://calgarymarathon.com/ · The Weight of Gold:">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8311394/────────────────────────────Join our Patreon for member’s only Episodes and Content! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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