Tara Dower is an East-Coast based runner, who has been on fire over the past couple years; exploring -and dominating- all surfaces and all distances from the road marathon to the 100 mile to long-trail FKTs!

In this episode, Lauren and Tara chat about her origins in the sport, what inspires the races and projects she pursues, what she's learning along the way, and take a deeper dive into her most recent race: The Hardrock 100 mile, one of the hardest courses in the country, where she took 4th female overall!

We also spend time discussing her next project, the Appalachian Trail FKT - where Tara will be pursuing the overall record on the 2,189mile route. (Current record held by Karel Sabbe at 41 days, 7 hours, 39mins.)

Please enjoy, and like, follow, and share Women of Distance to stay in the loop!

You can learn more about Tara on her website at:

https://tara-treks.com

Or Instagram: @tara.dower

You can also learn more about her FKT project and follow along at:

https://tara-treks.com/tracking/

Or @chumpchangefkt on Instagram

Last, don't miss out on following her training, lifestyle, and adventures on YouTube at:

https://youtube.com/@taratreks?si=rl-ZbNVaJPGMSeW_

Follow the Women of Distance pod at ⁠instagram.com/⁠womenofdistance

This podcast is produced with support from More Miles Run Coaching. ⁠www.moremilestogo.com⁠

You can find the original 50+ episodes of Women of Distance here (or by searching by name on any listening platform): ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/043TR4TB6AaV6nx3eflrBK?si=⁠32ad8df4333d4d6b

Welcome to episode two!

In this episode, we're chatting with East Coast trail crusher, Jana Fridrichova!

With an impressive stack of podiums from fast ultras to gnarly courses, it was a real treat to chat with Jana about her full story - where she started, how big challenges in her personal life led to big change - personally and athletically, and where she now draws inspiration to face some of the most difficult races in the country.

This one is sure to inspire and fill your soul!

Please enjoy, and join us every other week for a new episode! Like, follow, and share to stay in the loop!

You can find the original 50+ episodes of Women of Distance here (or by searching by name on any listening platform): https://open.spotify.com/show/043TR4TB6AaV6nx3eflrBK?si=32ad8df4333d4d6b

You can find and follow Jana at instagram.com/jafriruns

And read all about her first experience at the Massanutten Revenge 100 here: https://new.vhtrc.org/events/mr100/2023/meeting-my-match

Follow the Women of Distance pod at instagram.com/womenofdistance

This podcast is produced with support from More Miles Run Coaching. www.moremilestogo.com

Welcome to Women of Distance - the revival!

In 2021, elite marathon and ultra runner Devon Yanko started the original Women of Distance podcast (linked below) in an effort to bring attention to women in the sport whose stories and accomplishments were under-shared, under-reported, and deserved attention!

Inspired by her example, the podcast is back - now hosted by Lauren Cramer (much-less-elite marathon and ultra-runner, and running coach).

In this episode, Lauren and Devon chat about inspiration behind the original project, and for the revival; as well as where the running community still has room for change and growth.

Then, we catch up with Devon on her own personal training and health journey, and how she is still growing and evolving as an athlete and human.

Please enjoy, and join us every other week for a new episode! Like, follow, and share to stay in the loop!

You can find the original 50+ episodes of Women of Distance here (or by searching by name on any listening platform): https://open.spotify.com/show/043TR4TB6AaV6nx3eflrBK?si=32ad8df4333d4d6b

You can find and follow Devon at instagram.com/fastfoodie

And follow the Women of Distance pod at instagram.com/womenofdistance

This podcast is produced with support from More Miles Run Coaching. www.moremilestogo.com