Outdoor Women Adventures

Episode 25. Interview with Andrea Becker 09.04.2018 7:59 ↓

This episode is a short interview with Andrea Becker. Andrea and I have gone on many outdoor adventures together. In this episode, Andrea talks about her experience as a child in the outdoors and why the outdoors is so important to her.  

Episode 23-My mom 25.02.2018 9:18 ↓

This episode is about memories of my mom. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was two and passed away when I was 6. She was only 37 years old. It is hard not having a biological mother alive, but I am so grateful to my "adopted" moms, Ginny Burton and Brenda Higa.

Episode 22: Orcas 25k 10.02.2018 6:27 ↓

This episode is about Annika's experience at the Orcas Island 25k in January 2013. This was one of the hardest races she has ever done. It was also one of the most enjoyable because there were a dozen women from the High Heel Running Group (HHRG) participating and cheering.

Episode 21. Happy Runner! 11.01.2018 6:02 ↓

 This episode is about why I love running so much. I talk about how I first started running when I was 15. I hope to inspire others to run and exercise, as well as appreciate the outdoors and the environment.  

Episode 20: Interview with Barb, a Seattle Cycling Sister! 19.12.2017 8:02 ↓

This is Annika's first interview of many more to come. She interviews Barb Pullar about her experience in the outdoors and why cycling is important to her. She met Annika through the Seattle Cycling Sisters facebook group. They have gone on many cycling rides together and look forward to many more in the future!  

Episode 19: Bicycle Touring 19.12.2017 5:02 ↓

This podcast is an introduction to Annika's experiences bicycle touring between 1990 and 2015. She loves the freedom and adventure of bicycle touring. She hopes to go on many more tours in the weeks, months, and years to come!  

Episode 18: Cycling the WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere) 01.12.2017 9:06 ↓

This podcast is about Annika's experience with the Cycle the Wave Ride in 2014, 2016, and 2017. The all women's bicycle ride is a fundraiser for the Women Against Violence Everywhere foundation that was started in 2000. The ride includes 4 different distances, ranging from about 15 to 60 miles. The next ride will be September 16, 2018.  The past two years, Annika has organized a team, ranging from...

Episode 12: Swimming 22.10.2017 6:53 ↓

This episode is about my love for swimming

Episode 9: Half Marathons! 22.10.2017 4:13 ↓

I have been doing half marathons for 25 years. I love the half marathon distance and have participated in about 50 half marathons. I hope that I can inspire others to challenge themselves both physically and mentally.

Episode 7: July 2, 1017 Brick (Bike + Run) 22.10.2017 3:48 ↓

This episode is about my first brick workout of 2017. I rode 32 miles with three women from Seattle Cycling Sisters and then I ran 6 miles. 

Episode 6: Riding in the Emerald City 22.10.2017 4:24 ↓

This episode is about my experience at the Emerald City ride with a friend and memories of my mom and dad.