Still Running Strong
Welcome to Still Running Strong — a new podcast for midlife women who love ultra running and trail running. Not the elites, not the podium finishers — the mid-pack, the back-of-the-packers, the ones who are just there for the love of it. In this taster episode, hosts Becky and Dawn introduce themselves, share the (slightly smelly) story of how they met at an ultra race in Greece, and talk about why midlife might just be the strongest chapter yet — even while their bodies are changing shape around them. Expect honest conversations about perimenopause and menopause from lived experience (not medical advice — they're very clear on that), the friendships that ultra running builds, and why this podcast is for absolutely anyone who runs, walks, or ultra-walks their way through a race. In This Episode ● Who Becky and Dawn are, and what “mid-pack” really means ● How they met — a running retreat kitchen in the Lakes, and an unforgettable moment in a tent in Greece ● Why midlife is a new chapter, not a decline ● What listeners can expect from the show: real stories, practical tips, and guests with their own journeys to tell ● Why this isn't a professional advice podcast — just two women sharing what's worked for them Connect With Us Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on new episodes, and get in touch if you've got a story to share — we'd love to have you as a guest. Still Running Strong is for general interest and entertainment only. We share our own personal experiences, not professional medical, nutritional, or training advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your training, diet, or health.
Episodes
Most of us have enjoyed the elation of finishing a race and breaking across the finish line, and that euphoria can last minutes, hours, sometimes a couple of days. But sometimes we can unexpectedly feel low a few days later. We have both felt that post-race emotional drop, and we want to say it out loud: it is common, it is human, and it deserves as much attention as sore legs and tired feet.
We dig into what sits un...
You cross a finish line after an ultra and everyone expects a euphoric rush. But what if you feel proud and relieved, yet also a bit flat, sore, and quietly confused about why you ever signed up? That question sparks a proper, honest chat between us, Becky and Dawn, about what really keeps runners running when the sport is hard, time-consuming, and sometimes downright miserable in the moment.
We share the most ...
You can do everything right and still have a moment where you want to cry on the side of a mountain. Becky has just finished UTMB OCC in Chamonix, and we sit down while it’s still raw: the heat, the technical trail, the constant concentration, and the strange mix of pride and exhaustion that hits when you finally stop moving. We also talk about what it felt like having people track the race live, sending messages, and...
Chamonix is buzzing and Becky is right in the middle of it, number collected, tracker ready, and a 62k UTMB mountain ultra on the horizon. We talk about what it’s like when the town itself becomes the venue: runners drifting through the streets, crowds clapping people home, and that moment where you suddenly feel the weight of what you’re about to do.
From there we zoom out to something that matters far b...
You can love running and still feel like there is no space for it. We’re both living that squeeze right now, so we get specific about what actually helps when training has to compete with work, family, caring and the constant “invisible jobs” that somehow land on your plate.
We start with our updates, including Becky’s final build-up to OCC in Chamonix and the surprisingly serious business of ...
Motivation gets talked about like it’s a superpower you either have or you don’t. We do not buy that. After a quick catch-up on how our training is going, we get into the messy, practical reality of staying consistent when sleep is poor, the weather is hot, and your brain would rather empty the dishwasher than lace up your shoes.
We also share the behind-the-scenes of real trail running prep: changing rac...
You can run a marathon, you love the trails, and yet “ultra” still feels like a club you have to earn your way into. We get it, and we go straight at the question that trips up so many runners: do you have to race to be an ultrarunner, or can you simply train beyond 26.2 miles and claim the identity on your own terms? We share where we land, what the definition actually says, and why belonging in the ultra world...
In their first proper episode, Dawn and Becky catch up on where they're both at — Dawn's coming back from 18 months of injury and reflects on her recent Racing the Planet Ultralight in Mongolia (44K on the long day, wild horses, and a camping experience she's still not over), while Becky is five weeks out from the OCC — one of the UTMB World Series races in Chamonix — after the course was extended to 64K w...
Welcome to Still Running Strong — a new podcast for midlife women who love ultra running. Not the elites, not the podium finishers — the mid-pack, the back-of-the-packers, the ones who are just there for the love of it.
In this taster episode, hosts Becky and Dawn introduce themselves, share the (slightly smelly) story of how they met at an ultra race in Greece, and talk about why midlife might just be the strong...
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