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Women's Running Stories podcast
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The podcast where exceptional women runners share inspirational stories about their running experiences. Host/producer Cherie Louise Turner, womensrunningstories.com
On WRS, Lisa Levin tells her running story through to today where, at 51, she’s more excited than ever to challenge herself and set motivating goals. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
July 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I've got Julie Sapper on WRS! Her story focuses on the road of recovery after an ACL tear and surgery, back to full health and a return to marathons.

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Sapper has a lot of wisdom and experience to share!
July 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This clip gets me every time . . . Sarah Williams discovered self belief on the trail. Where have you discovered self belief?
Hear Williams' story on the podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
July 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NEW EPISODE!!
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Hear how Tough Girls Challenges' and host of the Tough Girl podcast Sarah Williams became the runner and adventurer she is today. Hers is an inspiring journey to discover self belief!
July 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
June 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Mireille Siné shares her incredible running journey!

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Siné is a marathon and ultra runner, coach, and much more. Intertwined in Siné’s running journey is an autoimmune condition she’s been navigating since college: lupus. Her joy of running is palpable!
June 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I have the great pleasure to be producing the upcoming podcast EARTHMOVERS: a trail podcast reclaiming the narrative, with 3 incredible hosts! Please consider contributing to our Kickstarter! We appreciate all support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ear...
June 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It's newsletter day!

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This week: the special WRS episode: LIVE from the WE OUT HERE Trail Fest; discovering the power of breathwork; and in Recommendations, Katie Arnold's Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World.

The WRS newsletter publishes every Thur.
June 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This is a special live report from the inaugural We Out Here Trail Festival!!

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It's not often that you get to be at a history making groundbreaking event. And, I'm really excited to share this with you.
June 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Sara Aranda's running story covers deeply difficult, meaningful, and joyful ground. Her journey is a remarkable celebration of living.

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June 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Becky Croft shares her incredible story!

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Croft's life experiences led her to becoming a performance minded runner, even through post-hysterectomy menopause, the result of a long history of endometriosis. She shares the wisdom she's gained through run coaching.
May 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Check out the weekly newsletter! womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/jes…
In the current weekly newsletter I talk about Jessica Mena on WRS, my success with a cutback week, and why I'm loving the movement routines from Stephanie Anneliese Rose of Phase 6.
The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday.
May 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I've got Jessica Mena on the podcast! What a great story!

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Mena is continually driven to discover what she is capable of, beginning with her first marathon at age 12! This episode focuses on Mena's biggest goals yet: running 100km (62 miles) over hilly trails!
May 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In the currently weekly newsletter I talk about a return to mental strength training and my love of the Tough Girl podcast!

Read and subscribe today (it's free!): womensrunningstories.substack.com/p/a-running-...
May 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Every so often, I give an update about my own running life on the Women's Running Stories podcast. This is the latest:

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I'm experimenting with some new approaches to training that I'm very excited about. Come along for the journey.
May 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Angel Tadytin had never wanted to run 50 miles. But further consideration about where she'd be running helped change her mind: this was land she knew, and was connected to.

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Hear the whole story of her 50 mile experience on the podcast, every magical moment.
May 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I love this episode! Angel Tadytin shares the epic story of her first 50-mile trail race, and how it unfolded in unexpected and magical ways. It's unlike any ultra story you've heard before.

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May 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ALERT!

The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday.

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In the current newsletter, I highlight what's new on the podcast, what's new in my training (making steady progress!), and I recommend Des Linden's memoir.
May 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
There was so much wisdom and inspiration shared in this live conversation.

Here, Erica Stanley-Dottin talks about the power of team support in her journey to break 3 hours in the marathon.

Hear the whole live conversation in this week's episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
April 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We are LIVE! This is an incredible conversation on mental strength and confidence, focusing on the marathon, w/3 amazing runners: Dot McMahan, Erica Stanley-Dottin, Stephanie Bruce.
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This is a conversation to return to again and again!
April 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Gwen Jacobson is one of the fastest 65-69 masters marathoners in the world, but her love of running is much deeper than race performances.

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Hear her whole story on the podcast, including how she started in the sport in her 50s.
April 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Happy Friday!
April 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ALERT!

The WRS newsletter comes out every Thursday.

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See what's new on WRS, in my training, and a great recommendation!
April 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We had a terrific panel conversation at the Boston Expo! Masters women runners sharing wisdom and experience about mental strength and confidence. Stay tuned: this comes out on WRS and Run Farther & Faster podcasts next Tuesday!

You will definitely want to hear this!
April 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Get ready for some big running motivation!

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Gwen Jacobson, 66, started running in 2010: in her 50s. She shares her story of becoming strong, fast, and motivated to go after big marathon goals!
April 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM