Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm | Episode 21: From Marin to Montana: Carolyn's Journey of Resilience and Ultra Running Adventures
1 hour Posted Apr 18, 2025 at 3:34 pm.
Introduction to Fleet Feet Treasure Valley
Meet Carolyn Garriott
Journey from Mountain Biking to Running
The Power of Running Through Challenges
Family Support and Resilience
Transitioning to Bozeman
Embracing Winter Running
Training for the Long Distances
Fueling Strategies for Endurance
Recent Races and Accomplishments
Preparing for the Arizona Monster 300
Being a Role Model in Running
Starting a Beginner Trail Running Group
The Community of Trail Running
Closing Thoughts on Legacy
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Never Stop Climbing: A Conversation with Carolyn Garriott
In this episode of the Run from the Norm podcast, we sit down with Carolyn Garriott—a trail runner, mother, and mountain soul who's built a life around resilience, curiosity, and never backing down from the long climb. From her early days in the Marin Headlands to Bozeman’s rugged ridgelines, Carolyn’s story is layered with love, loss, and the kind of hard-won strength that only shows up when life pushes back.
We discuss racing in the dark, parenting through pain, and the peace found on the trail—plus her bold leap into 300-mile ultras at age 62. Carolyn is living proof that it’s never too late to go long, go hard, and return home changed.
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👟 Fleet Feet Treasure Valley
🦙 Alpacas of Montana
🏃 Copper Kings 100 Ultra in Butte, MT
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