050: Rachel Martinez From Casual Runner to Ultra Runner

Summary

In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Rachel Martinez shares her inspiring journey from a casual runner to an ultra runner. She discusses her life outside of running, her family, and how she balances her passion for fitness with her responsibilities. Rachel reflects on her initial motivations for running, her transition to trail running, and her recent challenges of completing a some ultra races. She emphasizes the importance of having fun in running and the role of coaching in her training journey. In this conversation, Rachel Martinez shares her journey as an ultra runner, detailing her training process, nutrition strategies, and the mental challenges she faced leading up to her first 50-mile race. She emphasizes the importance of trusting the training process, experimenting with nutrition, and overcoming self-doubt. Rachel reflects on her race day experience, the support of her crew, and the sense of community within the ultra running world. She expresses her aspirations for future races and her desire to give back by coaching others in their running journeys.

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