Annie Hughes

This week we are joined by the long distance phenom and Hoka runner Annie Hughes. In her 24 years she’s already made a name for herself by winning the last four races she’s run, including Leadville 100 and most recently, Cocodona 250! We talk about her entry to the sport and what she’s most looking forward to. 

This week we are joined by the long distance phenom and Hoka runner Annie Hughes. In her 24 years she’s already made a name for herself by winning the last four races she’s run, including Leadville 100 and most recently, Cocodona 250! We talk about her entry to the sport and what she’s most looking forward to.

This week we’re talking to another multi-sport athlete, Nikki LaRochelle. She’s a skimo racer, mountain runner and biker, mom of two girls, illustrator, and coach. We had a blast talking about ranging topics of pet fish, environmental impacts of FKTs, finding our place in sport and changing goals over time, and running in jeans. 

This week we’re talking to another multi-sport athlete, Nikki LaRochelle. She’s a skimo racer, mountain runner and biker, mom of two girls, illustrator, and coach. We had a blast talking about ranging topics of pet fish, environmental impacts of FKTs, finding our place in sport and changing goals over time, and running in jeans.

Nikki LaRochelle

Maria Dalzot

This week we’re joined by La Sportiva runner and registered dietician Maria Dalzot. We dive right in, hearing about her unique approach to nutrition, accessibility to not only sport but also healthy food, creating healthy boundaries with social media, and of course her own running. 

This week we’re joined by La Sportiva runner and registered dietician Maria Dalzot. We dive right in, hearing about her unique approach to nutrition, accessibility to not only sport but also healthy food, creating healthy boundaries with social media, and of course her own running.

Rea Kolbl

Today we sit down with the versatile Rea Kolbl, gymnast turned OCR, skimo, mountain bike, and adventure racer, among other things. Rea is on the US skimo team and explains what the heck the sport is, why it fires her up, and how being patient in a sport pays off. 

Today we sit down with the versatile Rea Kolbl, gymnast turned OCR, skimo, mountain bike, and adventure racer, among other things. Rea is on the US skimo team and explains what the heck the sport is, why it fires her up, and how being patient in a sport pays off.

Clare Gallagher

This week, we chat with Clare Gallagher.  Does she need an introduction? We think not. Clare is an accomplished ultra-runner, with wins that include UTMB's CCC 100k, Leadville 100 mile and Western States 100 mile. We discuss not only her life as a runner and finding ultra running, but also how to choose the authentic path and continually find joy and gratitude in the process. We also go deep with Clare about her environmental advocacy and have some real talk about what each of us can do to help make the world a better place.  

This week, we chat with Clare Gallagher.  Does she need an introduction? We think not. Clare is an accomplished ultra-runner, with wins that include UTMB's CCC 100k, Leadville 100 mile and Western States 100 mile. We discuss not only her life as a runner and finding ultra running, but also how to choose the authentic path and continually find joy and gratitude in the process. We also go deep with Clare about her environmental advocacy and have some real talk about what each of us can do to help make the world a better place.

Today we talk to each other! Devon and Alison chat about all things racing including Umstead and the DY DIY Slam, choosing authentic goals and setting expectations and more. Enjoy!

Today we talk to each other! Devon and Alison chat about all things racing including Umstead and the DY DIY Slam, choosing authentic goals and setting expectations and more. Enjoy!

Devon and Alison Catch-up End of Winter Edition

Anne-Marie Madden

On this episode, we chat with Anne-Marie Madden who recently punched her ticket to Western States 100 at Black Canyon 100km, where she finished 3rd. Anne-Marie is a Canadian ultrarunner who is no stranger to the podium and has been racing ultras for over 8 years. We cover so many topics in this fun conversation including how she finds time to train as a busy doctor and dive into the complex topic of growth in the sport. 

On this episode, we chat with Anne-Marie Madden who recently punched her ticket to Western States 100 at Black Canyon 100km, where she finished 3rd. Anne-Marie is a Canadian ultrarunner who is no stranger to the podium and has been racing ultras for over 8 years. We cover so many topics in this fun conversation including how she finds time to train as a busy doctor and dive into the complex topic of growth in the sport.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Sabrina Little, philosopher and ultrarunner, among other things. In this episode we hear how Sabrina got into marathons at the ripe age of eight and how that set the stage for her ultrarunning career. We dive into how she integrates running into her larger role as a philosopher, and how the growth of the sport requires self-reflection and big questions. Check out the article she wrote about the topic here.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Sabrina Little, philosopher and ultrarunner, among other things. In this episode we hear how Sabrina got into marathons at the ripe age of eight and how that set the stage for her ultrarunning career. We dive into how she integrates running into her larger role as a philosopher, and how the growth of the sport requires self-reflection and big questions. Check out the article she wrote about the topic <a href="https://www.irunfar.com/the-grumbling-hive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sabrina Little

This week we’re graced with the delightfully enthusiastic and talented Katie Asmuth. We discuss how adding running to an already very full life made everything better, her rise in the sport including her 2021 win at Bandera 100k, and how she balances it all, seemingly with the best attitude possible.

This week we’re graced with the delightfully enthusiastic and talented Katie Asmuth. We discuss how adding running to an already very full life made everything better, her rise in the sport including her 2021 win at Bandera 100k, and how she balances it all, seemingly with the best attitude possible.

Katie Asmuth

Ellie Pell

In this episode we get to know Ellie Pell, Beast Coast runner of all kinds. We talk about what happens when you limit yourself to one kind of running, and when you let go of preconceived notions. Ellie tells us about how she transitioned from ball sports to running, to the Olympic Trials, and now to winning a golden ticket and tackling her first 100 at Western States 100. You can find out more about her on her website https://www.elliepell.com.

In this episode we get to know Ellie Pell, Beast Coast runner of all kinds. We talk about what happens when you limit yourself to one kind of running, and when you let go of preconceived notions. Ellie tells us about how she transitioned from ball sports to running, to the Olympic Trials, and now to winning a golden ticket and tackling her first 100 at Western States 100. You can find out more about her on her website <a href="https://www.elliepell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.elliepell.com</a>.

A podcast about the women of Mountain, Trail, Ultra and Road running worlds. Hosted by Devon Yanko and Alison Naney.

Brittany Peterson

This week on WOD we chat with Nike runner and 2021 #4 Ultrarunner in the country, Brittany Peterson. We discuss her entry and rise in the sport, finding variety over time, and how she balances the many aspects of her life. We also delve into the QUARTZ topic, and what it will mean for athletes and races. 

This week on WOD we chat with Nike runner and 2021 #4 Ultrarunner in the country, Brittany Peterson. We discuss her entry and rise in the sport, finding variety over time, and how she balances the many aspects of her life. We also delve into the QUARTZ topic, and what it will mean for athletes and races.

Sarah Cummings

Welcome back to Women of Distance, Season 2. In this episode we sit down with Sarah Cummings. Sarah recently won the prestigious JFK 50 miler in the 3rd fastest time in the race’s history. She was just named the #5 Ultrarunner of the Year 2021 after an impressive season. We discuss with Sarah her early career as a figure skater, how she got into running, her collegiate/professional road careers and a nearly career ending injury. We loved catching up with Sarah and know you will enjoy getting to know her!

Welcome back to Women of Distance, Season 2. In this episode we sit down with Sarah Cummings. Sarah recently won the prestigious JFK 50 miler in the 3rd fastest time in the race’s history. She was just named the #5 Ultrarunner of the Year 2021 after an impressive season. We discuss with Sarah her early career as a figure skater, how she got into running, her collegiate/professional road careers and a nearly career ending injury. We loved catching up with Sarah and know you will enjoy getting to know her!

Addie Bracy

In this episode, we sit down with woman of many hats, Addie Bracy, who literally wrote the book on mental training. She doles out a wealth of knowledge about mental training and performance, how she used a new mindset to win Run Rabbit Run 100, and also delves into how she’s increasing diversity in the larger running community, through her organization OutRun, and evolving our sport for the good. 

In this episode, we sit down with woman of many hats, Addie Bracy, who literally wrote the book on mental training. She doles out a wealth of knowledge about mental training and performance, how she used a new mindset to win Run Rabbit Run 100, and also delves into how she’s increasing diversity in the larger running community, through her organization OutRun, and evolving our sport for the good.

Courtney Dauwalter

In this episode we sit down with recent UTMB champion and course record holder, Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney is one of the most dominant ultrarunners on the scene right now and so we dig into how she handles and leverages failure, the mental game of ultrarunning, and basically try to glean some of her positivity and wisdom into our own running. Enjoy!

In this episode we sit down with recent UTMB champion and course record holder, Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney is one of the most dominant ultrarunners on the scene right now and so we dig into how she handles and leverages failure, the mental game of ultrarunning, and basically try to glean some of her positivity and wisdom into our own running. Enjoy!

We're back! After a summer of craziness including injury, wildfire galore, kids, and another big change (ha-we saved it for the end, so you need to listen to learn what!), Devon and Alison catch up on life. They get into the mindset around injury, listening (or not) to different narratives, 100 mile training, and what to expect from the podcast moving forward. 

We're back! After a summer of craziness including injury, wildfire galore, kids, and another big change (ha-we saved it for the end, so you need to listen to learn what!), Devon and Alison catch up on life. They get into the mindset around injury, listening (or not) to different narratives, 100 mile training, and what to expect from the podcast moving forward.

Alison and Devon Catch up!

Zoe Rom

Zoe Rom is not just a trail and ultra runner, she is very involved in the outdoor space beyond that. She is  writer and journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of Trail Runner magazine, host of the DNF podcast and an outspoken advocate for environmental and social justice. In this episode we not only dive into Zoe's running and career, but navigating tough conversations in the sport and standing up for progress and necessary change. 

Zoe Rom is not just a trail and ultra runner, she is very involved in the outdoor space beyond that. She is  writer and journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of Trail Runner magazine, host of the DNF podcast and an outspoken advocate for environmental and social justice. In this episode we not only dive into Zoe's running and career, but navigating tough conversations in the sport and standing up for progress and necessary change.

Kriste Peoples is a trail runner, writer, media producer, speaker, organizer, coach, board member of the ATRA, founder of Black Women’s Alliance (BWA) of Denver. She's also just a ray of sunshine and we had an absolute blast talking with her about her lifelong love of the outdoors, her community involvement and where change is necessary in our sport. Enjoy!

Kriste Peoples is a trail runner, writer, media producer, speaker, organizer, coach, board member of the ATRA, founder of Black Women’s Alliance (BWA) of Denver. She's also just a ray of sunshine and we had an absolute blast talking with her about her lifelong love of the outdoors, her community involvement and where change is necessary in our sport. Enjoy!

Kriste Peoples

Meghan Hicks

Most people know Meghan Hicks as the managing editor of the awesome IRunFar, but as we dive into in this episode, she is also an amazing athlete, super competitor and one driven human being. It was fun to have her on the other side of the mic for a change and get to know her better!Cover photo credit to Eszter Horanyi. Meghan in front with past guest Maggie Gutterl (middle) and Melissa Beaury (back) in the San Juan Mountains.

Most people know Meghan Hicks as the managing editor of the awesome <a href="https://www.irunfar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IRunFar</a>, but as we dive into in this episode, she is also an amazing athlete, super competitor and one driven human being. It was fun to have her on the other side of the mic for a change and get to know her better! Cover photo credit to Eszter Horanyi. Meghan in front with past guest Maggie Gutterl (middle) and Melissa Beaury (back) in the San Juan Mountains.

In this episode, we talk to Abby Hall who is an ultra/trail athlete who runs professionally for Adidas Terrex. We dive deep into the mental side of ultra running and important lessons Abby has learned along the way including learning to embrace/reframe failure and understand the expectations we place on ourselves. Abby recently came in second at the Canyons 100km and is just over a week away from racing Western States 100 mile. We also talk about her Nuumu Poyo (John Muir Trail) FKT attempts including last years unsupported attempt in which she ran the 2nd fastest time ever!

In this episode, we talk to Abby Hall who is an ultra/trail athlete who runs professionally for Adidas Terrex. We dive deep into the mental side of ultra running and important lessons Abby has learned along the way including learning to embrace/reframe failure and understand the expectations we place on ourselves. Abby recently came in second at the Canyons 100km and is just over a week away from racing Western States 100 mile. We also talk about her Nuumu Poyo (John Muir Trail) FKT attempts including last years unsupported attempt in which she ran the 2nd fastest time ever!

Abby Hall

In this episode, we interview Olivia Amber who is a trail and ultra athlete for Salomon North America. We discuss Olivia's career as a cross-country skier and how she got into ultra running. We get into the races she's taken on, how those experiences have shaped her goals and finding out what works best for her to be her best. 

In this episode, we interview Olivia Amber who is a trail and ultra athlete for Salomon North America. We discuss Olivia's career as a cross-country skier and how she got into ultra running. We get into the races she's taken on, how those experiences have shaped her goals and finding out what works best for her to be her best.

Olivia Amber

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