In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive into the world of ultra-running with insights from professional athlete Addie Bracey, who shares her journey from road racing to trail and ultra-endurance events. Addie discusses her journey in endurance sports, including the psychological and nutritional demands of events like UTMB. They also discuss mindset, the value of real connection, the importance of creating more opportunities for women in sports, and dealing with comparison. Addie talks about her book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning, aimed at providing sports psychology resources for ultra runners, as well as her focus on the importance of establishing a community, in which she has created projects like OUTrun and the Sage Stone Adventure Lodge.

— Balancing Coaching and Competing

— Challenges of Aging in Endurance Sports

— The UTMB Experience

— Mental and Physical Challenges in Ultra Running

— DNFs and Bad Race Days

— The Reality of Running Goals

— Common Mistakes in Ultra Running

— Nutrition Insights for Runners

— Sodium in Endurance Sports

— Balancing Training and Off-Season

— Creating Community in Running

— Launching Sage Stone Adventure Lodge

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Explore the Strive Mental Performance website

· Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie J. Bracey

· Follow @_out_run on Instagram

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Adventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with The Queen of Pain: Rebecca Rusch

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In this episode, Alex and Meredith have author and ultra-endurance cyclist Meaghan Hackinen on the podcast. Meaghan shares her experience in the formidable Tour Divide race, an intense 4,300-kilometer ride from Banff, Alberta to the Mexico border, in which she won the 2024 women’s division. Meaghan shares her journey from bike commuting and roller derby to long-distance cycling, and discusses essential aspects of race preparation including managing sleep, nutrition, and the mental hurdles of extended events. She emphasizes community-building within the sport, highlights women's contributions to ultra cycling, and outlines her upcoming plans for the Arkansas High Country race. Meaghan's reflections encapsulate resilience, adaptability, and a zest for adventure.

— Cycling Adventures and Community Events

— Journey into Ultra Cycling

— Nutrition and Training for Ultra Cycling

— Indoor Training and Endurance Strategies

— Challenges and Adjustments During Races

— Mental and Physical Struggles on the Road

— Post-Race Recovery and Reflections

— The Intersection of Cycling and Creativity

— Future Plans and Women's Participation in Ultra Cycling

— Upcoming Races and Community Engagement

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Follow Meaghan on Instagram @meaghanhackinen

· Check out Meaghan’s Website

· Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race by Meaghan Hackinen

· South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels by Meaghan Hackinen

· Cranbrook Gravel Grind

· Watch Ride the Divide

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Adventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with The Queen of Pain: Rebecca Rusch

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Alex and Meredith discuss the topic of Time vs. Money, as well as the ability to find balance with health and fitness in your daily life. They touch on the value of a potential four-day work week, the ability to use your extra time to improve on a skill, even if you don’t currently have a lot of money to invest, and ultimately the idea of doing what makes you happy. They also have their second Lesbian Movie Review, where they will talk about the movies Carol and Tár starring Cate Blanchett (Spoilers ahead!).

— The Bear (NOT the TV show)

— Lesbian Movie Review!

— Time vs. Money

— Balancing Health, Fitness, and Time

— The Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week

— Investing Time to Gain Expertise

— Making Time for What Matters

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to the Revisionist History podcast

· Carol

· The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith

· Tár

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: What We’ve Been Up To: Our New Home, Gravel Rides, & Dealing With Regret and Comparison

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Dr. Shante Cofield on How to Build Your Dream Life & Business

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