Fun of the Run

Is it the endorphins, the runner’s high? The trails, the races, the people?? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear a bit about how I transitioned from roads to trails…and what I think the most beautiful thing is about running! As always, thank you so much for listening. Please send feedback to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady

Thanks for joining me for yet another episode of Fun of the Run! This week we’re talking hot weather running tips, how my “mid-church-meeting” run went down…and why sometimes you just need to email the race director already! As always, thank you so much for listening and please send feedback on this episode to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram.

Prepare your ears to hear all about the awesomeness that is the Zion 100 Challenge by Milestone Events. As an ambassador for this event, I receive my entry in exchange for some posts and reels before, during and afterwards. It’s an amazing opportunity to try to hit my goal of 100k!! So I thought I’d share more about it…since I’m finally allowed to! The second part of the episode is a nifty little story about my two daughters and the whirlwind trip we took to Disney with Miss Ezri. Enjoy!! As always, please share your feedback on this episode at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @waddellrunninglady Thank you for listening!!

This episode is all about the things in life that can affect our runs. Family drama, wedding plans, a shrinking household, feeling irrelevant as a person. Our bodies recognize stress…but not necessarily where that stress is coming from. And stress plays into our training as runners! I share a few more thoughts about my DNF at Lake Martin 2 weeks ago… this time from a much more coherent perspective. And I’ve finalized my races for the rest of 2024…Lord willing and if the creek don’t rise! Please share, rate, and subscribe to Fun of the Run wherever you listen. Reach out to me with questions or comments at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Also mention in this episode deserttopeakcoaching.com, my coach Kylie Aldaz who can also be found on Instagram @desert_to_peak_coaching As always, thanks for listening!

You are in for a treat this week as I interview Heather Brubaker from central Pennsylvania. She’s a Mennonite mother of 2 who just ran her second ever half marathon this past Saturday! Several months ago, she jokingly said I should have her on the podcast since we both run in long skirts…and I decided to take her up on it:) She’s funny, she’s genuine and I think you’re going to enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Find Heather on Instagram @heatherbrubaker19 As always, please reach out to me with feedback on this episode at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Also mentioned in this episode: my coach Kylie Aldaz who can be reached at deserttopeakcoaching.com and @desert_to_peak_coaching on Instagram. Thanks for listening!!

In this week’s episode, you get to hear all of the mind numbing details about how I traveled alone from Arizona to Alabama to toe the start line of the Lake Martin 50 in Alexander City, Alabama. Copious amounts of coffee were consumed and I even barricaded myself into my hotel room because I was afraid of being alone in a strange place. Ultimately, I ended up running more miles than I ever have before and came away with memories that will last a lifetime. From “rolling hills” to 9,999,543 water crossings, to mucky mud and a possible electrolyte imbalance… this story has lots of the good stuff. Hope you enjoy! As always, please send feedback to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fun of the Run podcast! Join me this week as I share a couple scary, true stories for your entertainment. They’re true because they either happened to me… or one of my kids! They actually have zero to do with running, but everything to do with listening to fun stuff on the run. I share a bit about why Lake Martin 50 doesn’t seem as terrifying anymore…and how much fun I had volunteering at Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs this past weekend. Enjoy!!

Lake Martin 50 is 12 (TWELVE!) days away and the jitters and anxiety have reached an all-time high! Do you always get nervous before races? Has it ever felt crippling? Here are a few tips I use to help get me to the start line. Share yours at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady Thanks for listening and happy running!!

On today’s episode, I discuss the seemingly unreal progress I’ve made since barely being able to run for 15 seconds straight back in May 2018 when I first started running. Now I’m less than 3 weeks away from my 4th ultramarathon…and my first EVER 50 mile race! This sport is full of highs and lows and I experienced a pretty crummy low spot during a recent 17 mile training run…listen in as I share how I convinced myself to keep going! I also share life struggles, mention weight loss & disordered eating ( trigger warning!) and how I’m oh, so happy to finally be in taper mode for Lake Martin 50 miler. I hope you enjoy and…as always…thank you for listening!! Reach out at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram

This episode dives into why it’s so important to see yourself as the amazing runner you are… it’s your body and you can run for whatever reason you want to. Some will say you’re too slow, you run too much, you aren’t racing enough… but what do you say to yourself??? Perspective is everything in this sport and yours can make or break your efforts to follow your dreams & chase those goals. I also share updates about my Lake Martin 50 preparation and race plans for the rest of 2024! As always please send any feedback to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram. Share this podcast with someone who’d love to hear it and don’t forget to rate, subscribe and review. Thank you so much for listening!

From a delayed start in the rain to dropping my banana in the porta poopy pre-race, this episode has all the best details about this year’s running of Mesa Half Marathon! I won free entry for life to this race in an Instagram contest last year…and let me just say that Mesa has my heart. I just need to remind my legs of that fact because they don’t love road miles like they used to! Please send feedback on this episode to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. As always, thank you for listening!

This week I chat with Kylie Aldaz, my run coach since June 2023! We talk about her approach to creating training plans, tips for transitioning from road to trails, who should and shouldn’t hire a run coach, how you can use races as training runs, heart rate training…and so much more! Kylie can be reached on Instagram at @kyliekrun_az or @desert_to_peak_coaching and also at DeserttoPeakCoaching.com Please leave feedback for this episode at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or @waddellrunninglady on Instagram Enjoy, let me know what you think…and thanks for listening!

This week you get an extra long, rambling episode…and I still think I forgot to mention a few things! Coldwater was absolutely the hardest race I’ve done so far…and that’s also what made crossing that finish line at midnight so rewarding. Join me as I tell you what it took to keep putting one foot in front of the other for 16 plus hours on the rocky, technical trails of the Estrella Mountains on a beautiful winter day in Arizona. It was an adventure worth sharing! Please go check out @aravaiparunning on IG if you run trails…you might just find yourself joining me for a run in the desert one of these days! Shoutout to my coach Kylie Aldaz…and to every single one of you who shared a kind word or message before, during or after my race. Ultramarathon #3 is in the books!!! As always, thank you SO much for listening! Let me know what you think about this week’s episode by emailing funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or by messaging me on IG. @waddellrunninglady

It finally happened! I finally convinced my husband, Dustin, to be a guest on Fun of the Run! I’ll be the first to admit that this probably isn’t the most cohesive interview you’ve ever heard. My questions and topics are kind of all over the place, but I had to strike while the iron was hot…before he changed his mind. :) We talk a little about his running experiences, his reaction to me becoming a runner, why he has a love/ hate relationship with the fact that I’m obsessed with running ultras and lots of other fun stuff. Hope you enjoy! As always, please let me know what you think of today’s episode by emailing me at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. Thank you so much for listening! Shoutout to @dustinschroff for being a guest on this week’s show.

*Trigger Warning: Miscarriage, weight loss/gain and the loss of a loved one are mentioned in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.*Join me as I share my very personal story of weight gain and loss, miscarriage, finally doing something for ME, and how that led me to the conclusion that the only one who truly sees me as “not good enough” is myself. I touch a bit on my duties as a medal distributor at the Buckeye Marathon this past weekend. You’ll also hear the story of the Starfish. It’s a good one. As always, thank you so much for listening. It makes my heart so happy. Reach out to me at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram.

Have you heard of Across the Years? Chances are you have if you’re an Arizona trail runner! Even if you’re not local, chances are you’ve heard of this fixed time event put on by Aravaipa Running. Spanning 6 days, you can choose to do 100 miles, 200 miles, a marathon, the 72 hour event, last man standing…and so much more! Listen as I share my perspective after seeing it close up for the first time… both as a participant and as a volunteer. There’s truly something for everyone. Enjoy this week’s episode & let me know what you think. Email me at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady Check out Aravaipa events by visiting aravaiparunning.com or @aravaiparunning on Instagram. Thanks for listening!!

Welcome to the final episode of 2023! Listen as I interview @trucoachlisa Lisa Pozzoni of The Running University. Lisa & I dive into what it means to become part of her amazing community of women called the TRUTribe. We talk chi walking, chi running, tips for beginner runners, how to start trail running, all about group coaching, Lisa’s 100th @aravaiparunning race…and so much more! As always, thank you so much for listening! And thank you for making 2023 an absolutely amazing year for Fun of the Run podcast. I’m truly humbled by your support. Let me know what you think of this week’s episode by emailing funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM @waddellrunninglady on Instagram. For a limited time, Lisa is offering a free 30 day trial membership of the TRUtribe to my listeners!!! Contact Lisa at lisa@therunninguniversity.com or DM her on Instagram @trucoachlisa if you’re interested. Lisa also has a YouTube channel called The Running University with tons of helpful information. Please also be sure to check out the article she wrote about Beginner Trail Running which is referenced in this episode. The link for the article is here: https://trailsisters.net/2018/08/22/11-tips-for-beginner-trail-runners/

Welcome to this week’s episode where I tell you what it was like to volunteer at an elite level track invitational while the Fiesta Bowl Parade was going by! Those runners can fly, let me tell you! I was a little bit out of my element because I’m slow…but it was eye opening & so fun meeting new friends & earning race credits. The tamale battle is taking place on Christmas Eve…when my red chile pork tamales will face off with my son-in-law’s mom’s authentic treats. Thanks for listening!! Reach out at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady

When did I realize I was a “slow” runner? When I first started running in 2018, I didn’t even know pace was a thing. I just wanted to be able to cross the finish line of my first 5k! You’ve heard it a gazillion times, but your pace honestly is the least interesting thing about you as a person. Enjoy this week’s episode! Reach out at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me @waddellrunninglady on Instagram and let me know what you think of this week’s show! As always, thanks for listening!

Yes, I said it. And yes, I’m talking (mostly) about new-ish runners in this episode. If your bestie jumped off a bridge, would you do it, too?? Exactly!! You wouldn’t. Just because “everyone” is running a marathon or an ultra or a 100 miler or running shirtless or picking their nose or whatever…doesn’t mean you have to do it, too. This is YOUR story to write… not someone else’s. I hope you enjoy…and THANK YOU for listening! Please, please send feedback to funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. I read every message! Check out @desert_to_peak_coaching on IG ( that’s my coach!)