Show notes
Most of us can't even stay awake for an entire day and night, but Sarah Lavender Smith runs races that go for 24 hours straight! Not only that... she also runs 50ks, 100 milers, self-supported stage races (up to 170 miles over several days, carrying everything she needs on her back), trail races, and more. And ... she has won several of them.
In this episode, Sarah shares the "how and why" behind her passion for running:
- the physiological--and mental--benefits of running
- why her training regimen waxes and wanes
- what she eats before, and during, races (sometimes--can you believe it--she'll have chicken noodle soup mid-course!)
- why she doesn't wear earbuds while trail running (what's more dangerous: bears, snakes, or mountain bikers?)
- what it feels like to run through lightning, blistering heat, and downpours
- why she cares so deeply about taking care of one's body and hopes to keep running for at least another 25 years
Sarah's enthusiasm for running is infectious. She just may get you excited to start circling your local track a few times--which is how she started 25 years ago.
Sarah is also a prolific writer. Find links to her works below.
Want to know more about Sarah?
- read her book, The Trail Runner’s Companion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trail Running and Racing, from 5Ks to Ultras
- check out her weekly newsletter: “Colorado Mountain Running & Living”
- follow her on Twitter: @sarahrunning
- find her on Instagram: @sarahrunning
- link up via LinkedIn: sarahlavendersmith
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