In this episode I'm chatting with Natasha Swartley. After retiring from the Navy, she turned her sights to something different - ultra running and more specifically being a race medic. She's got some amazing stories to tell...amongst them...tales about her first 200 mile race, the Tahoe 200. Stay tuned until the end to hear her pro-tips for ultra success - straight from the point of view of a medic! Enjoy!

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Understanding these key differences will help you craft the perfect training plan and race day strategy. So take notes and if you want to hear more about any one of these, let me know!

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Jess Greene is BACK and this time we're not talking about a 200 mile race, but a 300 mile race!

Listen as we talk about the many aspects of racing 300 miles.

From riding 3 hours to get to the start, to losing one running buddy & picking up another, to dealing with the heat and lack of water, to getting lost, taking a shower mid-race 🤯, and crossing the finish line 6 days later.

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You’ve heard of bears, moose, and maybe even the occasional skunk sighting on a run...But have you ever been chased by a woodchuck? 🫠

In this episode, I’m telling the wild (and slightly ridiculous) story of how a peaceful 10-mile road run turned into a full-tilt downhill sprint—with a woodchuck in hot pursuit.

We’re talking:

• The exact moment I realized I was being chased
• What went through my head mid-sprint (hint: it includes ER scenarios)
• A truckload of witnesses and a yellow lab 🛻
• My post-woodchuck escape plan
• And why this encounter did not happen on the trails (important PSA!)

PLUS:
Why you shouldn't let this story scare you away from trail running...
And how you can get in on a future episode with your own weird/funny/crazy wildlife story from a run. I want to hear them all!

🎧 LISTEN IN to hear about:

• The fastest I’ve ever run without meaning to
• What I learned about woodchuck top speeds
• Why this is now my #1 craziest wildlife encounter
• And how I managed to escape without a scratch (or a ride back up the hill)

🔗 WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO I POSTED Adrenaline-fueled, slightly incoherent, but totally worth it

🐾 Got your own story?
Email me or send a voice memo to me at: meghan@meghan-gould.com
Or DM me on Instagram @sherunsultras and I might feature it in an upcoming episode!

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You missed a workout. Your knee feels weird. You forgot your gels.
Cue the internal freak-out... right?

In this episode, we’re talking about something that every runner deals with—making things a way bigger deal than they actually are. Whether it's a bad run, a missed session, or some mid-race drama, it's so easy to spin out and convince yourself that your entire race is doomed. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.)

I'll share a couple stories that will illustrate my point (both in day-to-day life and in ultra running.)

If you're training for your first ultra—or your fifth—and you're constantly questioning “is this a big deal?”... this one’s for you.

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What is your limit?

In this tough-love episode, I’m sharing a question that’s been bouncing around in my head as I train for Moab 240—and why it might just change the way you think about your running (and your life).

We’re talking self-imposed limits, fear of failure, DNFs, and why most runners never even get close to discovering what they’re truly capable of.

If you’ve ever thought “I could never do that…”—this one’s for you.

Hit play and let’s go there. 👊

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In this episode we're talking about the "C" word of ultra running...2 of them actually.

They are: Countdown & Consistency.

We'll talk about the importance of both, how they are intertwined, and why they are crucial to your ultra running success.

I'm also sharing some of what the She Runs Ultras Crew has been up to and what we're planning for 2026 (and how you can get in on the action!)

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In this episode, I recap my day at the rainy, rocky, and rooty Drummer Hill 50K—a small, looped trail race in New Hampshire with surprise crew support, soaking wet trails, and a whole lotta mud. I break down each lap, from smooth sailing in lap one to survival mode in lap four (spoiler: it rained *a lot*). We talk slippery bridges, mental battles, perimenopause aches, and why this race was all about practicing—not racing. Plus, a shoutout to bug spray, quesadillas, and the power of showing up.

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