For The Long Run

Clare is a highly passionate person, enthusiastic about all she does. In this episode we talk about: -her family history in distance running -starting running as an adult through couch-to-5km …then couch-to-ultra -not giving up despite failures and challenges -finding ultra marathons and the trail running community -running into the unknown  -racing without expectations or limitations  -fuelling mistakes  -getting into Western States first time in the lottery  -the pressure of running Western States 100 miler -mental and physical preparation for ultras  -sharing the suffering -choosing to do hard things -showing resilience through running and not giving up -choosing goals you’re really passionate about -the mental side of ultras and running alone -being curious about the unknown  -building confidence and self-worth  -social media and having an online presence  -relationships born through moving, sweating, and suffering with others   -volunteering and pacing at races -practicing gratitude and reflecting on pr