• Episode 24: Amanda Rasmussen: Life Lessons from DNFs and a Journey to 200 Miles

  • Jan 9 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 24: Amanda Rasmussen: Life Lessons from DNFs and a Journey to 200 Miles

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Heidi and Michelle sit down with Amanda Rasmussen, an ultra runner and mother, to discuss her journey in the world of ultra running. Amanda shares her experiences, including her weight loss journey, the challenges she faced during races, and the emotional aspects of running. The conversation delves into the differences between 100-mile and 200-mile races, the importance of running with a partner, and the life lessons learned through ultra running. Amanda emphasizes the significance of community, acceptance, and personal growth in her running journey. In this conversation, Amanda Rasmussen, Michelle Goldberg, and Heidi discuss the profound experiences and lessons learned from ultra running, particularly focusing on Amanda's recent 200-mile race at Tahoe. The discussion also touches on overcoming fears, the significance of recovery practices, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst busy schedules.

    Amanda is also running the Devil's Gulch 100 Mile ultra with Heidi- which you can register for with her discount code AMANDA25 for any of the distances!

    Find Amanda on Instagram:

    @runnermomamanda

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