The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Stephanie Case | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
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Jul 10, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Case, a professional runner and board member of Hardrock 100, shares her journey of balancing parenthood with her passion for ultra running. She discusses the emotional and logistical challenges she faced while preparing for the Hardrock 100, especially as a new mother. Stephanie recounts her arduous travel experience from Switzerland and highlights the importance of community in the race. With her inspiring reflections on resilience and personal growth, she emphasizes the power of determination in both running and life.
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Motherhood Challenges Training Balance
- Stephanie Case struggled emotionally and logistically when returning to work and training while caring for an infant.
- The balancing act made it harder than she anticipated to keep up motivation and training quality.
Grueling Solo Travel Experience
- Stephanie endured a taxing 42-hour journey with flight diversions and TSA scrutiny traveling solo with her infant.
- Travel obstacles caused loss of acclimatization time and added mental fatigue before the race.
Hardrock Race Experience Expectations
- Stephanie expects altitude-related nausea and eating difficulties in Hardrock, based on previous experience.
- She looks forward to running with her pacer, Maggie Goodrell, and enjoying volunteer support.