Kim Ludeman

Aligned Heart Adventures Podcast

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I believe mid-life women are capable of wayyyyyy more than we've been told. I'm Kim — hiker, backpacker, trail runner, gym rat, and former nutrition coach and trainer. I'm also a mom in my 40's who knows what it's like to try and find alignment — in heart, mind, and body. I want to share my tips, tricks and tales from the gym to the trail to help you feel more empowered and confident when it comes to seeking out adventure. This show is about my journey through strength and adventure — not to chase perfection, but to show what's possible when we choose power, presence, and courage at any age. A...

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Kim Ludeman

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Injured Before the Start Line: My Wild Woman 50K Weekend Recap 25.06.2026 47:58

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...

A Peak Inside My Backpack: The Gear That Helps Me Go Farther 14.06.2026 35:44

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 m...

15 Things I Have Learned from Ultramarathon Training 04.06.2026 33:55

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 mont...

The Starting Line I Can't Seem to Reach 31.05.2026 36:07

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.

Hard Isn't a Stop Sign 06.02.2026 31:19

Let's be honest, when we chase our goals and dreams, there WILL be obstacles that pop up. It's not about avoiding them but coming up with a gameplan for how to deal with them when they do. Just because it's hard doesn't mean you should stop. In this epsiode, we will cover some of the commonly talked about obstacles that come up in recreation like illness, injury and schedule conflicts. But we will...

Welcome to Aligned Heart Adventures Podcast! 06.01.2026 20:15

Welcome to the Aligned Heart Adventures Podcast! My name is Kim and I am your host. I am thrilled that you're here for the very first episode of the show! Today's episode is just a quick overview of what the show is about and how you can be a co-creator of this community that I am hoping to form. I have a vision that women would feel more empowered and confident to take risks and do things that fe...