S4 EP30 - Conversations with Runners: Manika Gamble

Welcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to Manika Gamble about chasing big goals at this year’s 155-mile Namib Race and how her “Just Do It” mentality has helped her go from sprinter to ultramarathoner. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.  To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A7BWIxnYXqI About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Manika: Manika is a 34 year old former collegiate athlete that specialized in the 400 meter hurdles. Manika is now delving into the arena of ultra running. The first ever event will be a 7 day, 155 mile, self supported ultra marathon through the desert of Namibia Africa. Manika’s goal is to create a platform that motivates, encourages, and inspires. https://www.instagram.com/manikaruns https://www.youtube.com/@Manikaruns       To support Manika’s Namibia run: https://www.gofundme.com/f/embarking-on-a-challenge-of-a-lifetime For More on the race: https://www.racingtheplanet.com/namibrace