SWCHBAK Chronicles: Sarah Tomal

In this special edition of the Trail Life podcast, Michelle Johnson from SWCHBAK interviews Sarah Tomal, an ultra runner and sponsored athlete from San Diego. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from starting as an angry runner after a bad breakup to working toward her first 100-mile race. They discuss her experiences with Spartan races, overcoming a significant hip injury, and her return to ultra running. The conversation also touches on the mental and physical challenges of training for long-distance races, the importance of listening to one's body, and Sarah’s upcoming SD Hundred run. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:20 DMV Experience02:09 Meeting Sarah Tamal03:52 Sarah's Running Journey Begins05:55 Transition to Spartan Racing08:22 From Injury to Ultra Running14:20 Facing a Major Setback18:47 Dealing with Diagnosis and Treatment20:00 The Journey of Recovery23:32 Mental Challenges of Ultra Running23:57 Preparing for the 100-Mile Race27:29 The Ultra Running Community32:15 Fun and Food in Ultra Running35:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts