EPISODE · Nov 5, 2024 · 1H 8M
S2 E5: The Art of Going for It with ultra runner and through hiker, Tara Dower
from The Art of Type 2 Fun: An adventure podcast · host Karey Miles
Karey had the opportunity to sit down with Tara Dower who holds the newly minted Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. Tara has made history, besting both the previous men's and women's FKT's for this trail, completing the trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes. She has been featured in many podcasts, articles and beyond for her recent feat of endurance! She's been at this for a while though, and acts as a wonderful mentor and educator, sharing her knowledge and experiences of Ultra Running and throug hiking through her YouTube Channel, Tara Treks. Karey and Tara talk about:Tara's athletic historyTackling the Appalachian TrailDealing and coping with Anxiety in ultra endurance eventsCute animals on the trailFear factorsDealing with having your period on the trailHealing and recovery after the factCheck out the following for more details about her AT FKT and beyond:Tara's IG: Tara.DowerTara's YouTube Channel: Tara TreksGirls on the Run FKT Fundraiser (if still open)MORE PODCASTS FEATURING TARA:Free Trail PodcastSingletrack PodcastSupport the showIntro Music Credits:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/night-thunder License code: L8OOE3C0PKGLUZJI Outtro Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/adventure-is-calling License code: U8QYNEO8DTBYUN7M
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Karey had the opportunity to sit down with Tara Dower who holds the newly minted Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. Tara has made history, besting both the previous men's and women's FKT's for this trail, completing the trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes. She has been featured in many podcasts, articles and beyond for her recent feat of endurance! She's been at this for a while though, and acts as a wonderful mentor and educator, sharing her knowledge a...
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S2 E5: The Art of Going for It with ultra runner and through hiker, Tara Dower
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