Racing (and winning) after Kids with Kate Pallardy

Kate Pallardy joins the Free Outside Podcast to talk about longevity in ultrarunning, balancing motherhood with elite racing, and how her mindset has evolved over the years. From 100-mile podiums to navigating the chaos of parenting and training, Kate shares how she’s learned to stay present, resilient, and grounded—even when everything feels out of control.We dive into:-The reality of training with toddlers and unpredictability-How mindset work and self-awareness changed her racing-What she learned from big DNFs—and big wins-Recovery, sleep, and why less can be more-And her unique approach to nutrition and fuelingThis one’s honest, inspiring, and packed with hard-earned wisdom from one of the most thoughtful voices in the sport.Follow Kate online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katepallardyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOTtH5LZojo8uZ-hmuosCgSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at [email protected] the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutsideChapters00:00 Introduction to Kate Palardy03:05 The Unique Challenge of 100-Mile Races05:54 Pacing and Shared Experiences in Ultra Running08:56 Transitioning from Triathlons to Ultra Running11:51 The Joy of Simplicity in Ultra Running15:00 Training Differences: Marathons vs. 100-Mile Races17:56 Life Hacks for Running with Kids20:54 How Family Life Influences Training23:57 The Journey to Becoming a Pro Triathlete27:02 The Process of Earning a Pro Card33:40 The Evolution of Triathlon35:02 Rediscovering the Joy of Racing36:57 Family Dynamics and Racing40:22 Balancing Family and Athletic Goals43:33 The Journey of Motherhood and Running51:06 A Life-Changing 27-Mile Run59:34 Finding Purpose in Running