Posts tagged Ultra Training

Andrew Davies on How Running Saved His Life

At the core of it, this is a deep conversation around mental health. Andrew started his relationship with alcohol at a very young age because he never felt comfortable in his own skin. It eventually almost cost him everything, his wife and ultimately almost his life. During his recovery, Andrew found running to keep his mind occupied and focused on something other than trying not to take another drink. Little did he know that running and a mindfulness practice would turn into a whole new passion where he has even gone on to run ultra marathons. Andrew is now working towards sharing his experience using movement and nature to foster wellness in his new business the Adventure Fitness Cooperative.

Amanda McNeilApril 12, 2021Trail Running, Ultra Training

Tim McDonough on the Key to Consistently Doing Epic Things

This is a conversation about how listening to your body is the key to taking on epic adventure after epic adventure. I admire Tim as an athlete because of his innate ability to tune in and listen to his body. That is his superpower. It enables him to consistently put in high volume training weeks and crush big races, adventures, and challenges all year long... year after year.

Amanda McNeilMarch 29, 2021Running Coaching, Trail Running, Ultra Training

Laurie Currie is The Local Guy

This is a conversation about work ethic and following your heart. Laurie is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. What inspires me about him is how intentional he is about his lifestyle. He makes time for the things that matter and pairs down on the things that don't. A lesson we could all do well to learn more.

Amanda McNeilMarch 22, 2021Trail Running, Ultra Training

Shawn McCardle on A Trip That Changed His Life

This is a conversation about listening to your gut when you know it’s time for a change. In Shawn’s case, he took a lot of courage because he didn’t have the answers he was looking for when he decided it was time for a change. Instead of waiting to know all of the answers first, Shawn and his wife took a leap of faith and took an extended trip away and what they found is quite an inspiring tale.

Amanda McNeilMarch 15, 2021Trail Running, Ultra Training

Mark McColgan on Finding Motivation Through Giving Back

This is a conversation about community, inclusivity, and fostering diversity. Mark is an accomplished runner in his right, but this conversation is about so much more than that. Mark is the head of St. John Trail Running and sits on the board of New Brunswick Trail Running. We talk about the work he is doing to make the sport of trail running in New Brunswick an inclusive, accepting, and diverse activity for all to enjoy.

Amanda McNeilMarch 8, 2021Trail Running, Ultra Training, Run Club

Mike Hudson on The Adventure Therapy Project

This is a conversation about mental health and using adventure as a tool to improve your overall wellbeing. Mike Hudson is making adventure and nature accessible and teaching both kids and adults how to get outside have fun and get healthy.

Amanda McNeilMarch 1, 2021Trail Running, Marathon Training, Ultra Training