Episodes

  • 25: Sabrina Verjee on Tor des Geants, Embracing the Endurance Journey & Redefining Limits
    Nov 20 2024

    In this new episode, we welcome Sabrina Verjee, well known for her impressive performances in endurance races in the UK and abroad. After setting the course record in 2022, she raced Tor Des Geants again this year and finished second female. We discuss the race, and what it’s all about for her, exploring what she can do, and the journey through the mountains.

    We also discuss the importance of loving and respecting the planet as runners, along with her journey—from being on the sidelines as a kid, with a passion for sports to challenging the expectations and limitations set by others.

    Hope you enjoy the episode!


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 24: Sarah Kelly on her Frog Graham Round & the healing power of joyful adventures
    Nov 13 2024

    So excited to be back, and to welcome Sarah Kelly to the podcast. She is an adventurer, scientist and an amazing endurance athlete and has such a joyful presence. This summer she completed one of her dreams, the Frog Graham Round. Described as the UK’s ultimate swim/run challenge, for athletes looking for a challenge a little out of the ordinary, so we deep dive into this awesome day with her. More than this, we talk about healing, community, nature, friendships and adventures that create pure joy!


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    50 mins
  • 3.10: Keri Wallace on Writing, building Girls on Hills with Purpose, and her love for Mountain Adventures
    Sep 4 2024

    Very happy to welcome Keri Wallace on the podcast today for our last episode of this summer season. Keri is a mum and mountain runner, from trails to fell, to sky running, based in Scotland. She is also a freelance writer in the outdoor industry, an author and the co-founder of Girls on Hills. We talk about her career shift and this 6 years journey with Girls on Hills, aiming to empower women to develop the skills and confidence to become independent in the mountains. We also discuss her latest book Running Challenges, as well as her personal journey as a runner, and a mum.

    I hope you enjoy the episode!


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    54 mins
  • 3.9: Katya Guryeva on her 819km Running Journey in Armenia, Self-discovery & the Dream Support Team
    Aug 28 2024

    So excited to welcome Katya for this new episode! In June 2024 she set out on a wild adventure in Armenia, to run 819kms with 33,000m+ elevation on the recently established Transcaucasian Trail. She shares more of her unique journey as a runner and human, and how and why it felt like a full circle moment to attempt this challenge and FKT. We chat about the adventure, the mountains, the joy, the stress, the learnings, and the incredible team she got to do this with!

    I felt so inspired and uplifted after our conversation, and I hope listening to her story will have the same effect on you. Enjoy the episode!


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    49 mins
  • 3.8: Laura Swanton Rouvelin on Challenging herself with Hardmoors 200, Building Resilience & Becoming a Coach
    Aug 21 2024

    In this new episode we sit down with Laura Swanton Rouvelin, an ultra-runner, coach and working mum who is used to exploring and pushing her limits. This year she was the only women, and the 4th ever to complete Hardmoors 200, a race that needs to be completed in 60 hours. She shares her experience in challenging herself with the speed on the 200miles distance, fueling, and sleeping strategy. We also discuss navigating pre-race nerves and self-doubt, building resilience, enjoying these adventures and becoming a running coach.

    I hope you enjoy the episode and get as excited as Laura to get out there!


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    56 mins
  • 3.7: Charlotte Fisher, on completing UTS 100miles, imposter syndrome & Running with Purpose
    Aug 14 2024

    Thrilled to be joined by Charlotte Fisher today. She started running fairly recently, with the goal to run an ultra and raise money for charity in honor of her aunt. Since, she has found her passion and love for long distance trail running. In May, she was one of the 8th women to finish UTS 100miles, a beautiful race, but very challenging with a high DNF rate. We delve into her experience, some of the best and most challenging days of her life, aiming for the finish rather than the podium when it didn’t go her way, meeting people on route, and seeing northern lights. We also discuss imposter syndrome when being such a ‘new’ runner, as well as commitment and life changes that came with running.


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 3.6: Fran Stuart, on Ultra X Scotland, Exploring the uncomfortable & Creating Community
    Aug 7 2024

    Welcome to another episode of She Trails Podcast, in this episode we welcome Fran, ultra-runner and founder of a trail running club in Scotland. When we recorded, she had just completed Ultra X Scotland, 113km over two days. We discuss how it went, and the preparation required, balancing being kind and making it happen. She also shares how it led her to build a community and a space for people that also like to run far but not fast. She talks about embracing trail running, exploring outside of her comfort zone and her hopes for the trail running world.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 3.5: Alex Sophie, Outdoor Adventures & her empowering Pregnancy Journey
    Jul 31 2024

    So happy to be back, welcoming Alex Sophie today! Outdoor and adventure lover, trail runner athlete, based in Scotland, this episode is a special and exciting one as Alex takes us through her pregnancy journey. She opens up about the excitement, joy, and taking on an exciting adventure with her husband at 6 months pregnant.

    She also challenges the societal pressure pregnancy can bring and explains her efforts to foster an intuitive relationship with her body and her baby, empowering herself, to keep doing the things she loves in a safe and healthy way. We recorded the episode when she was 7 months pregnant, I cannot wait for you to listen to her story, hope you love it as much as I loved chatting with her!


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    57 mins