Ultra Ladies Podcast
Welcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast!
Whether you’re dreaming of your first trail run or conquering 100+ miles, Ultra Ladies Podcast is here to educate, empower, and inspire runners of all levels. Hosted by experienced ultra coaches and trail enthusiasts, we dive into everything ultramarathon training, trail running tips, mindset strategies, race day prep, and real stories from the ultra community—all with a fun, supportive, and no-BS approach.
For years, we've helped women build confidence, train smarter, and go further on the trails. Now, we’re bringing that same energy to the podcast, so you can train like a pro, avoid common mistakes, and thrive in the world of ultra running.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Expert coaching insights on endurance, nutrition, & recovery
✅ Deep dives into gear, mindset, & race strategies
✅ Real stories & advice from trail runners, from beginners to elites
✅ Encouragement, humor, & motivation to keep you moving
Whether you're training for your first ultra or chasing a new PR, Ultra Ladies Podcast is your go-to source for all things trail and ultra running.
🎧 Tune in, lace up, and let’s hit the trails together!
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Ultra Ladies Podcast
14 | Who Are You When Things Get Hard
Today we will talk with Shannon Farar-Griefer about “Who Are You When Things Get Hard.” Shannon is an ultra runner, coach, business owner, philanthropist, equestrian, gourmet chef, mother and a fierce Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Warrior who battles every day to maintain her balance and continue ultra running.
Shannon has finished over twenty 100-mile ultra races including finishing seven official Badwater 135 Ultra Marathons. Shannon was the first female to run the official Badwater 135 double, that includes 292 miles from Death Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney and back to Death Valley where she started. In 2015, Shannon successfully finished the official Badwater 135 while in the midst of a big MS flare. In 2015, Shannon was inducted into the Badwater 135 Hall of Fame. Once you hear the inspiring stories from this awesome woman, we know you will love her as much as we do!
Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:
Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.
April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K
June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon
September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M
October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k
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Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing.