The Terra Girls Podcast

Like many of us, Cameron Fisher got his start running as an adult. But what began as a simple way to connect with friends turned into a personal quest to run a half marathon in all 50 states -- which he just finished this year. If that weren't enough, Cameron's love of running has had the chance to impact hundreds of thousands of people through his service as the Chairman of the Cleveland/Bradley...

Activity requires energy. And though we all know this in principle, when it comes to our workouts -- especially our longer workouts -- we often forget this fact. Not to mention, it can all be so confusing! What should you eat and when? How much should you eat? And what about hydration? Join the Terra Girls as they share their nutrition mishaps and mistakes while they dive into the wonderful, confu...

Though she's never been a stranger to running, Bradley County native Charlcie Norris hasn't always loved it the way she does now. In fact, she might tell you that she used to loathe it. But what used to be viewed simply as a dreaded workout for basketball, turned into an outlet for adventure, activity, and quality time with her dog Mickey -- especially once she discovered trail running. Learn how...

As runners, sometimes it can seem that we love our tech more than we love the act of running. Whether feeling like runs don't count if they aren't uploaded for followers to see or being beholden to our smartwatches' diagnoses, when it comes to our mental state, at times, our technology can do more harm than good. Are social media and technology ruining our ability to enjoy running for running? Are...

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff interview their friend, former Terra Running Co. colleague, and NCAA track and cross country runner Olivia McLain! Finding her way to competitive running after seeing other family members excel in the sport, Olivia ran for Lee University's track and field team during all four years of her undergraduate experience. Now a grad student, Olivia continues to compete b...

Join Brittany and Tiff as they discuss the sport of running! Whether it's track and field, marathons, or ultramarathons, for some, running isn't just a hobby, it's a profession. But for those of us who didn't grow up racing laps around the track in school, the vastness that is the world running can feel overwhelming. That's where the Terra Girls come in! Whether you're new to the sport and afraid...

Mike Murphy didn't always use to be a runner but you wouldn't know that today. A Terra Ambassador, a Nuun Ambassador, a Brooks Running fanatic, a marathoner, and a Terra Trot regular, Mike is more of a running nerd than we are! But it didn't always use to be this way. Back in 2019, Mike knew he needed to change some things if he was going to be around for his family in the way that he wanted to be...

In the entertaining first episode of Season 3, Brittany and Tiff introduce what listeners can expect for Season 3 of the Terra Girls Podcast and recap what's been happening in the world of Terra over the summer. Brittany Featured in Women's Running - How Running Shoes and Coffee Help a Women-Owned Business Build a Sense of Community Terra Running Company Awarded A Best Running Store for 2023 - TRC...

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany and Tiff have the privilege of chatting with the one and only Martinus Evans! Martinus is the founder and CEO of the Slow AF Run Club, an online community for runners and walker with thousands of members. Martinus is a certified running coach who holds a variety of degrees in exercise science and health; he is an award winning speaker and has be...

Brittany and Tiffany are flying solo as they officially wrap up season 2 by answering their own "Warm Up Questions" and reflecting on some of their favorite podcast moments over that past few months. 

Asher Johnson started working at Bear Brew Coffee (now known as Cleveland Coffee & Market) as a teenager. Over the years, Asher made his way over to the Terra Running Company side of the business, and in the process became, not just a shoe fitter and a race timer, but an accomplished runner having just recently completed a marathon and a 50k. Listen in to hear more of Asher's running journey and h...

Hannah White is a local teacher and a familiar face in the Terra and Cleveland community. Though Hannah has been running since her parents had her join the cross-country team in middle school, her relationship with the sport hasn't always been affectionate. Listen in to hear about Hannah's running journey, her stubborn streak, a marathon training debacle, and her advice for running while traveling...

Cindy Akins is a legend in the ultra running community here in southeast Tennessee. A Cleveland native, Cindy first fell in love with the trails through her experiences mountain biking. One thing led to the next and soon enough Cindy caught, not just the running bug, but the ULTRA running bug. Listen in to this week's episode to hear some of Cindy's adventures, her running wisdom, and what makes t...

Though Keisha Parks disavows the idea of running, as the Youth Services Coordinator and supervisor of the Hoyle Sound Lab at the Cleveland Public Library, Keisha has been the honorary "producer" for the Terra Girls Podcast since the very first episode. As a lover of nature, gardening, tea, walking, music, travel, and reading -- among many other things! -- Keisha is one of the coolest people we kno...

As the founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly -- a non-profit that supports, nurtures and empowers women  -- Hailey Johnston is a busy woman. On this week's episode, we chat with Hailey about how she and her family fit wellness into their schedules, what being active together can look like, and... dance parties?    Don't forget to check out Project Free 2 Fly where they are "bridging the gap betwee...

Determined to take control of her health, Becca Wolfe quit smoking and started yoga. Then, when her dog Trinity needed an outlet for anxiety, Becca decided that they should both try running. Listen in to hear how Becca got to Cleveland from Kansas, how she took control of her health, and how she went from eking out her first Terra Trot 2 mile loop just last year, to doing 10 mile plus long runs on...

April Salyer is dedicated. Realizing that the delicious meals and treats her mother-in-law was making for the family every night during the pandemic, needed to be offset with activity, April decided to run. 1,000+ days later April is still running. Listen in to be inspired by April's dedication, not only to running, but to her family and the kids she teaches every day.

Ryan Hall is not only a runner, he is the Director of Operations at Due South Coffee Roasters in Greenville, South Carolina. Ryan and Due South have been the sole provider of coffee for Cleveland Coffee & Market -- Terra's sister business --  since Brittany first added the coffee shop as Bear Brew back in 2018. Since that time Ryan has taken up running, fallen out of love with running, and fallen...

Dr. Bill Estes has been a key part of helping to create a runner-friendly community in Cleveland for many years. As a city councilman, Dr. Estes has worked to help make the Cleveland Greenway system a reality. As the Dean of Education at Lee University he has served as the race director for Cleveland's longest standing road race, the 65 Roses 5k, since it's beginning 20 years ago; a race that has...

In the first episode of season 2, Brittany and Tiffany sit down with their friend Carter Music, who, by his own admission, "hates running." Find out why Carter still runs and how, even as new parents, he and his wife are able to make time to fit exercise into their busy schedules.

Brooks Running's tagline is "Run Happy," and few people embody that slogan more than Terra Running Company's Brooks Sales Representative, Drew Jones. Drew is ever ready to make new friends and be excited about whatever is going on in your life... especially if it is running (or shoe) related. Besides representing Brooks, Drew is the creator and host of Running the 615 , a podcast highlighting runn...

Jeff Salyer is no stranger to the Cleveland running community. Both a runner and racer, Jeff has finished a variety iconic races from Vol State, to the JFK 50 miler, to most recently the Chicago Marathon. But perhaps more impressive than all of his races are the consistent weekly miles that Jeff logs early in the morning with friends week after week.

Like the rest of the world, in 2020 Team Terra found themselves with more questions than answers. In this environment, Sue Joyner, who worked at Terra Running at the time, helped Brittany create the original Terra Girls show as a way to connect with a disconnected community. True to that original Terra Girls, Sue is still bringing joy and lots of laughter to Terra Girls fans everywhere. Listen in...

As a busy CEO, Clark Campbell started his running journey primarily as a way to lose weight and get healthier; he never imagined that in just a couple years he would be a founding member and host for Terra Running's group run, creating community and inspiring others to build their own healthy habits.

Born and raised in Cleveland, TN, Dina Dell has been a lover of fitness from a young age. A self proclaimed "party runner," Dina loves to make connections and build relationships over activity, which she has the opportunity to do regularly as a trainer at the YMCA. Beyond fitness, Dina uses her love of movement to inspire and challenge people of all ages and abilities -- like her Rock Steady Boxin...