• Shafeeqah Gordon - Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community

  • Oct 15 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
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Shafeeqah Gordon - Trail Runner from Cape Town, South Africa: Pushing Limits on the Trails and the Importance of Community

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  • In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we sit down with Shafeeqah Gordon, a passionate trail runner from Cape Town, South Africa. Shafeeqah shares her journey, from playing netball as a child to discovering the freedom and challenge of running through her university cross-country club. Over the years, running has become an integral part of her life, and she hasn’t looked back since. As a leader for Tuesday Trails, a group dedicated to the joy of trail running, Shafeeqah is all about building community and encouraging people to get outside. Her work as a mountain guide and sports scientist has equipped her with invaluable skills for tackling challenging terrains and pushing the limits in her races. From competing in prestigious races like the Ultra Trail Drakensberg 65km and the Ultra Trail Cape Town 55km, to conquering technical trails with a focus on strength and conditioning, Shafeeqah gives us insight into her training, race strategies, and the mindset needed to overcome physical and mental battles during ultra races. In this episode, Shafeeqah opens up about inclusion in the trail running community, the power of running to clear the mind, and her personal battles with self-doubt during tough moments in races. She also talks about her involvement in outdoor education through her Outdoor Education Hub, which will be relaunched in 2025 after a brief hiatus. Tune in to hear Shafeeqah’s thoughts on trail running, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her final advice for anyone looking to take on their own running challenges! *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women. By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement. Thank you for your invaluable support! Show notes Who is Shafeeqah GordonGroup Leader for Tuesday Trails IG @tuesdaytrails Being sports and playing netball from a young ageGetting into running via the cross-country club at university How running became apart of her lifeNever regretting a runThe difference between cross-country and trail runningMountain guide, outdoor educator and sports scientistStudying sports science at university. Specialising in strength and conditioning for running and netball playersThe outdoor education hubWorking a full time job in retailGetting qualified as a mountain guideWhy the marathon distance is the sweet spot. 42kmThe Cape Town Skyrace - The Sky Running Series Training for technical trailsBullet proof anklesWorking with a strength and conditioning coach and a run coachRunning mojoCalling a friend to schedule a run togetherRunning the Ultra Trail Drakensberg (UTD) 65kmUltra Trail Cape Town 55k (UTCT) The challenges of running further Figuring out nutrition and fuelling for the longer runsFitting in training around life Recovery?Trying not to take running too seriously Race strategy and wanting to get a better time than last yearFuture dreams and racesBatrun RaceRunning thoughts - thinking about everything and nothingBeing at war with herself during a tough race Inclusion in trail runningOutdoor Education Hub (on hiatus for the rest of 2024) but coming back in 2025How you can connect with ShafFinal words of advice Don’t listen to the demonsWhy it’s just important to get out there Social Media Personal Instagram: @shafgordon Outdoor Education Hub - We're an initiative focused on equipping people with knowledge & educational tools for the outdoors - making it a fun & safe space for all to enjoy Instagram: @outdooreducation_hub
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