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Western States 100 First-Timer Shares Her Journey
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If you’re trail-running curious—or just love inspiring athletes—this is the episode for you! Host Sarah Bowen Shea is joined by guest host Corrine Malcolm, co-host of Trail Society podcast, to talk with Stephanie Irving, 64, an avid trail runner running the legendary Western States 100, where she’ll be the second oldest female participant; she’s also the co-founder of Wild Woman Trail Runs. In this in-person episode recorded just days before the big race, Steph and Corrine detail:
-what’s so special about WS100
-the “magic” of a women’s-only running race like Wild Woman
-how to stop thinking about age as an impediment
-fueling advice for endurance races
-not waiting for the “perfect” moment to step up to an ultra
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48 minutes.