The Terra Girls Podcast

80ish episodes later, Brittany and Tiff sit down in the library studio on last time to record the finale of the Terra Girls Podcast.

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany chats with local ultra runner and school counselor Cory Steffes about family, running, and ... Taco Bell? Stay tuned at the end for two special guests!

Brittany and Tiff sit down with their co-worker and fellow "Terra Girl," Trinity Lunsford! Born and raised in Cleveland, Trinity is a familiar face to many in the Terra community and beyond! Listen in to learn more about Trinity, her love of the Savannah Bananas, her cool drink obsession, and why she decided to study physical therapy, all on this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast. 

Brittany and Tiff sit down with their friend and multiyear Terra Ambassador, Luke Ebersole! Listen in to learn more about Luke, how he ended up in Cleveland after growing up overseas, his experience training for an Ironman as a husband and dad of two young kids, and why he prefers the cold to the heat. 

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany and Tiff sit down with the one and only David Williams!   Those in the community familiar with David might know him as a teacher at Blythe-Bower Elementary or as a speedy runner at Terra Trot, but, no matter how you met him, you almost surely know that David exudes a positive energy and a welcoming spirit.   Listen in to learn more about David,...

Brittany and Tiff sit down with locally based inspirational speaker and leadership coach, Tommy Brown. They chat about everything from inspiration vs. motivation, competition, to RBF and "phone face." Listen in for a classic and hilarious conversation in this episode of the Terra Girls! Learn more about Tommy and his mental toughness training here.

The Terra Girls kick off season 8 interviews with the one and only Kelli Earhart! A 2025 Terra Ambassador and a Cleveland native, Kelli started running a few years ago when one of her best friends convinced her to enter a 10(!) mile trail race in the Tennessee River Gorge. Listen in to learn more about Kelli and some of her running (and biking!) adventures on this episode of the Terra Girls Podcas...

Brittany and Tiff are back in the studio for Season 8! 

Brittany and Tiff catch up and close out Season 7!

Nurse, personal trainer, ultra runner, wife, and mom... Beth Cruttenden wears many hats! And though she's always enjoyed health and fitness, Beth did not enjoy running when a co-worker first invited her to jog over their lunch break 10 years ago. It hasn't always looked the same, but over the years, Beth has learned to embrace the ups and downs of running, invest in whole-body strength, and enjoy...

Like many of our guests, Matt Korp never really planned on being a runner. But one thing led to another, and soon Matt found himself as an age group winner of the 5k that he had signed up for, mostly just to show his support. Now retired and an active part of the local Cleveland running community, Matt finds running to be an essential part of his healthy lifestyle, enjoying it not just for himself...

Brittany and Tiff catch up and reflect on what's upcoming in the Terra-verse. 

Although she had always been active, Cynthia Shonts hadn't really dabbled in running until, in 2024, for her 50th birthday, she challenged herself to move 2024 miles. Needing to rack up as many miles as she could, Cynthia decided to give running a try. After signing up for a 5k with a friend and experiencing some of that race day magic, Cynthia was hooked. Listen in to learn more about Cynthia, he...

Like many women, Jenny Carson found her way to running after her son was born, and she wanted to "shed some stubborn baby weight." Now, over 26 years later, Jenny is still running and discovering new ways that it can help during difficult life transitions. Listen in to learn more about Jenny, how she found her way to Cleveland and the Cleveland running community, and her love/hate relationship wit...

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff chat with their good friend, Trae Cody! A familiar face in Bradley County, Trae was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. Though he dabbled with running in the past, Trae only recently rediscovered his love for running, particularly ultra running. Listen in to learn more about Trae, his love of good pizza, his experience working with a run coach, and how, even...

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff chat with their friend and Terra Ambassador, Sam Kamely! After her running was scrutinized as a child, Sam steered clear of the sport for most of her life, until a few years ago, when she worked up the courage to give it another try. Now, a few years into being a runner, Sam is in a new season, learning what it means to run and be active while pregnant. Listen in...

In the first interview of Season 7, Brittany and Tiff sit down with their new friend, Drew Mapp! Drew is a former gamer turned running content creator and the founder of the brand new Cleveland City Run Club. Listen in to learn more about Drew, how and why he got into running, and why you should eat a lot of carbs...

Brittany and Tiff kick off Season 7, recapping the summer and coming up with the Warm Up Questions live (spoiler: some questions are better than others).

Brittany and Tiff wrap up Season 6 with some "anti warm-up questions," reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the season, and a look ahead at what's happening at Terra this summer.

A friendly and familiar face to many in Cleveland, Aubrey Michaels is proud to be born and raised in Southeast Tennessee. Though a younger version of herself would never have guessed she would one day enjoy running, the craziness of the pandemic coaxed her and her dad onto the streets of Cleveland for fresh air and exercise. Little did Aubrey know that running would prove to be a much-needed lifel...

If you have shopped at Terra Running Company in the last 2 years you might have had the privilege of working with Terra employee Dara McGuire. Though knowledgable of the shoes Terra Running carries, Dara's knowledge of feet and treating injuries goes well beyond the sales floor. An accomplished ballet dancer since childhood, starting at age 18, Dara ended up needing 4 different reconstructive surg...

Though he started running in college, Angel Rivera didn't stick with it until later in life. Now with over 30 marathons and countless other races under his belt, you can find Angel in his "Captain Puerto Rico" racing kit at many Chattanooga and Cleveland races (you might even see him on the side of some McKee Little Debbie tractor trailers in his Zebra Cake themed gear)! Listen in to learn more ab...

Though Rhoben Dalusong hasn't lived in Tennessee for very long, you would never know it! A staple of the Terra Trot running group and a Terra Ambassador, a seasoned volleyball player heading to the Senior Olympics this summer, a familiar face on the pickleball courts at Tinsley Park, and most recently a lacrosse official, Rhoben isn't afraid to try new things and meet new people! From rollerskatin...

This week Brittany and Tiff catch up on how things are going and cover all things Terra!

The Terra Girls sit down with their friend, hype woman, and "honorary Terra Girl" Merica Stum. Both Brittany and Tiff have known Merica for years but their shared love of running always serves as a fun and fresh connection. In this episode, learn more about Merica, how she came to running as a way to work through a bout of postpartum depression, and the incredible full circle moment that she gets...