Katie Arnold on Becoming an Elite Ultra Marathon Runner, Training in the Trails and Writing a Memoire about Running! #72

Living The Canadian Dream With Bradley Thompson

In this episode of the podcast, Katie Arnold who is an elite Ulta-marathon runner, author, and journalist comes on the podcast. We chat about Katie's organic journey to becoming an elite ultra-marathon runner, the process of writing her own running memoir called, "Running Home: A Memoire" and the beauty of running in mountain trails. If you are fascinated by ultra running or adventure, this episode is for you! We chat about Katie's training plan, tips for new runners, how someone can get started in mountain trail running, how to fuel for a long run, and music vs no music for training sessions.

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💯 Question of the Day: "What moves you?"

📱 App of the day: "Trail Run Project" app and "Hiking project" app

📚 Book of the day: "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice" by Shunryu Suzuki

About Katie Arnold:

"Katie Arnold is an elite ultra-marathon runner, the women’s champion of the Leadville 100 Trail Run, and the author of the critically-acclaimed running memoir called, "Running Home" which is available in hardcover, paperback and via audiobook. Katie is also a journalist and the contributing editor at Outside Magazine, where she launched and wrote the popular column called, "Raising Rippers". Katie Arnold's bylines have appeared in The New York Times, Runner’s World, ESPN the Magazine, and many more!"

📚Katie Arnold's Book: "Running Home: A Memoir" by Katie Arnold can be found on Amazon, audible and in your local bookstore!

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