She Trails Podcast

Welcoming Kyla Rose Maher on today’s episode to talk about her latest ultra experience, Cocodona 250. She is funny, passionate and love to create space and communities for people, which is what she is doing in trail running. We unpack her Cocodona journey, the fun, the less fun, the lessons and feelings post race and the intensity of the experience. She keeps it real and tell us how important it w...

I’m so excited to share a special episode of She Trails Podcast with you today! This year marked the first London 100 event— an ultramarathon designed to help runners experience different sides of the city: hidden trails and famous landmarks. Runners could choose between 25km, 50km, or the full 100km challenge. It was great to chat with people on the day, and I share three longer interviews with r...

So excited to welcome Samantha Lissauer on this new episode. She's a passionate long distance trail runner, with a strong track record of mountain adventures throughout the UK. In this conversation, we dive into her running journey, and latest awesome FKT achievement, 120k along the Cumbria Way. We explore what it takes to prepare for demanding races and challenges, mentally and physically, and wh...

Thrilled to welcome Stephanie Case to the podcast today - a humanitarian lawyer, ultra-runner, and a mum! You might have recently seen her story making waves after she won the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km not only starting from wave 3, but also breastfeeding her daughter during the race which was so cool. In this episode, we talk about that powerful moment, her first race since becoming a mum, and...

Super happy to welcome Holly Stables to the podcast for today’s episode. She is a talented ultra-runner, coach and our conversation took place just three weeks after she completed The Speed Project Solo —an epic run and journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. We dive into what makes this challenge so unique and intense. Holly shares how the experience measured up to her expectations, what the retur...

Excited to welcome Lizzie Gatherer to the podcast today. She joins me to talk about her journey through ultra-running - from her first ultra to chasing joy, and big goals. Lizzie tell us about her mindset approaching tough challenges and how it shapes her experience. This episode is also a first for the podcast, as we dive into the world of Backyard Ultras . Lizzie breaks down what they are, share...

I'm so happy to share my conversation with Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán —an ultra-runner, board member of Footprints Running, space ecologist, professor and environmentalist. Her passion lies in connecting and speaking with others - through science, storytelling, and through movement. In this episode, we talk about her journey - from discovering the magic of nature running outside, to growing a deep car...

So happy to welcome today’s guest Ida Nilsson to the podcast. She grew up in a family of athletes, where movement and sport were part of life, and fun. From a young age, she embraced track, cross country, and athletics as a career—until an injury forced her to pause and consider different paths. Eventually, the call to move fast came back—and at 35, she stepped into trail running. Ida has since ru...

So excited to welcome Noor to the podcast for this new episode. She is a climber, and ultra-runner from the Netherlands, and most recently won the Arc of Attrition 100. We dive into her journey falling in love with the mountains and two sports in particular, first mountaineering and a little later on, ultra-running. She takes us inside her Arc100 experience with the highs and lows of 100miles alon...

Excited to have Charlotte Clarke on today’s podcast – a passionate Ultra-Runner and coach. A heart condition and surgery at just 20 years old were the catalyst to explore more of her limits, living life to the fullest and discovering the word of trail-running. In this conversation we talk about her latest race the Arc of Attrition which ended with a DNF. We break down the stigma around not finishi...

So happy to welcome Alice Kershaw to the podcast today who recently won the Spine Challenger South, an Ultra-Race of 108 miles along the iconic Pennine Way. We deep dive into this incredible experience, and talk about what’s special about ultra-running for her, as well as other races experiences such as Dragon’s Back. We also discuss her involvement on environmental work and running projects, what...

Thrilled to have Robyn Cassidy on today’s podcast - Ultra-Runner, Physio, Researcher and all-around outdoor lover. Earlier this year, she completed the Full Winter Spine Race, A non-stop, 268 miles race along the Pennine Way, finishing 2nd female and 9th overall! We dive into the experience itself, how it went, the preparation and the mental and physical challenges along the way. We also explore w...

Very happy to welcome Elizabeth on the podcast today. She is a mum, an ultra-runner, hiker and community advocate for Blaze Trails . She shares more on her personal and running journey, resilience and how the last few years have redefined what running is and means to her. We also talk about the Blaze trail initiative from her first walk to now being involved as a Director, aiming to empower parent...

Super happy to welcome Maria Ledesma for this new episode of She Trails Podcast. Ultra-Runner, Dreamer, based in the UK, she is driven by embracing life experiences and exploring her own limits on the trails. Last year, for her birthday, she celebrated by running Winter Downs 200, a 200 miles race that takes places in December In the UK, when the days are the shortest. She reflects on her journey...

Super excited to share this conversation with Becca , recorded before Christmas! She is not only an ultra-runner, but also a passionate outdoor adventurer who thrives in the mountains – whether it’s hiking, swimming or pushing her limits on the trails. She takes us through her journey, from growing up as a competitive ski racer and fencer, to re-discovering her love for the outdoors, and embracing...

Very happy to share my conversation with Marie Cheng today. She is an ultra-runner, mountain lover and marketing director for the UK UTMB Events. We talk about her leap from the corporate world and the city to a more creative life in nature, her introduction to running and how it also shaped her career. She shares the challenges, and the joy that this new lifestyle brought her – and we discuss way...

So excited to welcome Lucy Bartholomew on the podcast today. We talk more about her journey as a human and pro ultra runner, from the passion, to choices, doubts, joy, to performance and growing a community. Last September 2024, she set out on an epic challenge, and completed UTMB and the IronMan World Championship with a 3 weeks rest in between. We deep dive into this experience, the why and how...

I am so happy to introduce today’s episode, where I welcome Tirtha Gurung to the podcast. She is a runner, who in the last 3 years has discovered the trails, and pushed herself to new heights. After completing UTS100k – a feat in itself – she got into UTMB 2024, and completed it! What made it even more special was 7 of her running friends from the Runderbolt community, volunteering to crew, suppor...

This our last episode before a brief festive break, and I am super excited to welcome Tara Dower on the podcast today. She is an incredible thru hiker and ultra runner that has just made history and set the overall FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the iconic Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes. She tells us more about what she loves about the trail and her motivation to take this on. W...

So happy to share my conversation with Renee McGregor on the podcast today. She’s a best-selling author, a sports dietitian specialised in REDs, female athletes and endurance sports and an accomplished trail runner herself. We discuss her journey towards a life closer to nature, aligned with her core values in life but also, in her work to help athletes thrive in their health and endurance jo...

I am super excited to welcome Jo Meek , Physiotherapist, road & trail running athlete based in the UK, on the podcast today. This year she completed three goal races: Boston marathon, Western States and Dragon’s back race – each challenging her in its own unique way. We talk about what makes these races special, and deep dive into her latest experience especially, covering 380km with 16,400m o...

Super happy to present you this week episode with Lina & Sanna El Kott Helander. Twins, based in the Swedish mountains, they both are professional trail and mountains runners. From childhood adventures to conquering some of the world’s toughest terrains, they’ve turned their shared passion for running into a dream career. In this episode, we’ll explore their journey: how it started, the love f...

In this new episode, we welcome Sabrina Verjee, well known for her impressive performances in endurance races in the UK and abroad. After setting the course record in 2022, she raced Tor Des Geants again this year and finished second female. We discuss the race, and what it’s all about for her, exploring what she can do, and the journey through the mountains. We also discuss the importance of lovi...

So excited to be back, and to welcome Sarah Kelly to the podcast. She is an adventurer, scientist and an amazing endurance athlete and has such a joyful presence. This summer she completed one of her dreams, the Frog Graham Round. Described as the UK’s ultimate swim/run challenge, for athletes looking for a challenge a little out of the ordinary, so we deep dive into this awesome day with her. Mor...

Very happy to welcome Keri Wallace on the podcast today for our last episode of this summer season. Keri is a mum and mountain runner, from trails to fell, to sky running, based in Scotland. She is also a freelance writer in the outdoor industry, an author and the co-founder of Girls on Hills. We talk about her career shift and this 6 years journey with Girls on Hills, aiming to empower women to d...