Welcome back to the Fun of the Run podcast. After a bit of a hiatus due to my son Austin's cancer diagnosis in May 2024, I'm back with a recap of my first EVER 100 mile race...Across the Years! It was a wild ride getting here and I couldn't have done it without the help and support of so many of you. Please enjoy the raw and real perspective of what it's like to approach a 100 miler as a runner who typically finishes in last place at ultras. Spoiler alert: I DID it!!! And the belt buckle is glorious. Please visit aravaiparunning.com for more info about Across the Years event or see @aravaiparunning on IG. Please visit [email protected] or @ultra_path_coaching on Instagram to inquire about run coaching. Please email [email protected] or DM @waddellrunninglady with comments, questions, suggestions or feedback on this show. As always, thank you for listening!

This week I'm going to tell you all about my epic weekend in Orderville, Utah running the first ever Zion 100 Challenge by Milestone Events! I was able to finally hit my goal of 50 miles and I had so many awesome experiences along the way. Plus, I was able to meet so many Instagram running friends in real life. I'll never forget this event. Ever. Huge thanks to Milestone Events for giving me such a precious opportunity! If you want to join in on the fun next year, please sign up for the Milestone Events email list. You'll be the first to know when their next epic adventure is happening! The google form is here: Find out more! (google.com) Also mentioned in this episode: @bigfit_i_run @travdaddy_running @the_running_dietitian @runningfitkristen @officialmilestoneevents @desert_to_peak_coaching (my coach, Kylie!) As always, thank you so much for listening! Please rate and review this episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Reach out with any feedback by DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram or email the show directly at [email protected] Thank you!

Welcome back! After 2 months off, I’m so thrilled to be releasing another episode! I’m deeply sad that Austin’s story needs to be told at all… or rather that his life took the turn it did. This week’s episode explains how my 2nd born, Austin, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on May 2, 2024 and what’s been happening since then. Two graduations, a wedding, a canceled race, an impromptu 20k…and lots more. As always, thank you so much for listening and please reach out to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady with feedback or questions. Thank you!

Is it the endorphins, the runner’s high? The trails, the races, the people?? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear a bit about how I transitioned from roads to trails…and what I think the most beautiful thing is about running! As always, thank you so much for listening. Please send feedback to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady

Thanks for joining me for yet another episode of Fun of the Run! This week we’re talking hot weather running tips, how my “mid-church-meeting” run went down…and why sometimes you just need to email the race director already! As always, thank you so much for listening and please send feedback on this episode to [email protected] or DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram.

Prepare your ears to hear all about the awesomeness that is the Zion 100 Challenge by Milestone Events. As an ambassador for this event, I receive my entry in exchange for some posts and reels before, during and afterwards. It’s an amazing opportunity to try to hit my goal of 100k!! So I thought I’d share more about it…since I’m finally allowed to! The second part of the episode is a nifty little story about my two daughters and the whirlwind trip we took to Disney with Miss Ezri. Enjoy!! As always, please share your feedback on this episode at [email protected] or DM me @waddellrunninglady Thank you for listening!!

This episode is all about the things in life that can affect our runs. Family drama, wedding plans, a shrinking household, feeling irrelevant as a person. Our bodies recognize stress…but not necessarily where that stress is coming from. And stress plays into our training as runners! I share a few more thoughts about my DNF at Lake Martin 2 weeks ago… this time from a much more coherent perspective. And I’ve finalized my races for the rest of 2024…Lord willing and if the creek don’t rise! Please share, rate, and subscribe to Fun of the Run wherever you listen. Reach out to me with questions or comments at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Also mention in this episode deserttopeakcoaching.com, my coach Kylie Aldaz who can also be found on Instagram @desert_to_peak_coaching As always, thanks for listening!

You are in for a treat this week as I interview Heather Brubaker from central Pennsylvania. She’s a Mennonite mother of 2 who just ran her second ever half marathon this past Saturday! Several months ago, she jokingly said I should have her on the podcast since we both run in long skirts…and I decided to take her up on it:) She’s funny, she’s genuine and I think you’re going to enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Find Heather on Instagram @heatherbrubaker19 As always, please reach out to me with feedback on this episode at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Also mentioned in this episode: my coach Kylie Aldaz who can be reached at deserttopeakcoaching.com and @desert_to_peak_coaching on Instagram. Thanks for listening!!

In this week’s episode, you get to hear all of the mind numbing details about how I traveled alone from Arizona to Alabama to toe the start line of the Lake Martin 50 in Alexander City, Alabama. Copious amounts of coffee were consumed and I even barricaded myself into my hotel room because I was afraid of being alone in a strange place. Ultimately, I ended up running more miles than I ever have before and came away with memories that will last a lifetime. From “rolling hills” to 9,999,543 water crossings, to mucky mud and a possible electrolyte imbalance… this story has lots of the good stuff. Hope you enjoy! As always, please send feedback to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fun of the Run podcast! Join me this week as I share a couple scary, true stories for your entertainment. They’re true because they either happened to me… or one of my kids! They actually have zero to do with running, but everything to do with listening to fun stuff on the run. I share a bit about why Lake Martin 50 doesn’t seem as terrifying anymore…and how much fun I had volunteering at Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs this past weekend. Enjoy!!