Aligned Heart Adventures Podcast

In this episode, I get real about the emotional experience of showing up for a race I couldn't run, navigating my grief and disappointment while showing up for my friends and my takeaways from this whole experience. I'll take you through the highs and lows of what this process has been like and what it felt like to be present for the whole race weekend experience as an injured athlete on the side line instead of the start line.  A HUGE shout out to my friends who participated in their races this weekend. I love you all and am so wildly proud of you!!!

I have been backpacking for 15 years and have learned a thing or two about what to bring along on a backpacking trip.  Today we are talking about all the items in my pack and how to choose which items to invest your money into. I share my favorite brands of items and what are non-negotiables for me (including a white noise machine). Happy listening!!! You can find a lot of the items I mention in my affiliate store: https://app.rockporch.com/llink/naWigZDWraA3r

I knew there would be a lot to learn about running an ultramarathon (a distance beyond 26.2 miles) and I also figured "how much harder could it be than running a marathon?". Boy was that a stupid question. Ultramarathons are a whole different beast and training for my first one has chewed me up and spit me out. I have been put through my paces and gotten a complete education in the last eight months. I am happy to share what I have learned in the last eight months as a midlife woman, mom of two and aspiring mountain endurance athlete. Let's dive in, shall we?

When I started this Ultramarathon journey back in September 2025, I had NO idea this is where I would end up. Join me for a recap of where the last 8 months have taken me and where the show is headed.