Still Running Strong

About 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.

Publisher

Still Running Strong

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episode

6 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Nov 2026

   Winter Running When You'd Rather Stay in Bed

   Email us Cold, dark, pouring rain and a run on the plan. If your first instinct is to negotiate with the duvet, you are not broken, you are human. We get real about what winter does to motivation, why "just be disciplined" is rarely helpful, and how tiny changes can make the difference between going out and giving up. We also share some honest life stuff from the running trenches. Dawn is dealing with a long-term ankle injury and the gut punch of being told ultra running may be off the table...

2. 

   30 Oct 2026

   Running in the Dark: How to Beat the Night-Time Nerves (and How to Feel Safer)

   Email us We kick off season two with a proper catch-up on training highs and injury lows, plus a look at what storms and standout performances reveal about the sport right now. Then we get practical and psychological about running in the dark, from mandatory kit like foil blankets to a mindset framework that helps you build confidence safely. • Becky’s Achilles and knee flare-up plus a reset with physio and new coaches • Strength training that is slow, controlled and running-specific p...

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   A Conversation with Kristin Tegtmeier Higgins, Director of Her Ultra: Women, Adventure and the Power of the Trails

   Email us This episode is sponsored by Her Ultra. A Conversation with Kristin Tegtmeier Higgins, Director of Her Ultra: Women, Adventure and the Power of the Trails We sit down with film director Kristin Tegtmeier Higgins to talk about Her Ultra, the documentary following eight women taking on a 250km multi-stage race in Lapland — and why the stories of “ordinary” runners can be every bit as compelling as those of elite athletes. Kristin takes us behind the scenes of making the film: following...

4. 

   23 Sept 2026

   DNF Does Not Mean Failure

   Email us Three letters can undo months of training if we let them: DNF. We’ve both seen how “did not finish” gets translated into something far harsher, and today we slow it right down and tell the truth about what those letters can and cannot mean in ultra running and trail running. We start with the real-world choices that sit behind a result, like Dawn dropping down to a shorter race distance to protect an ankle and keep her long-term running intact. Becky shares what it’s like to return ...

5. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Post-Race Blues? Why we feel so low after a big race.

   Email us 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 underneath “post-race blues” in trail running and ultra running. Yes,...

6. 

   9 Sept 2026

   The Amazing Disappearing Women — Midlife, Identity & the Need to Run

   Email us 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 resonant reasons we heard back from our community: running as freed...

7. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Courage Becky! Finishing UTMB OCC

   Email us 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 willing her to the finish from back home. We get practical about ...

8. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Chasing The OCC Finish Line - the real logistics of a mountain ultra in midlife

   Email us 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 beyond one race: sponsorship and representation in trail running. Why do brands ...

9. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Training In A Busy Life

   Email us 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 race logistics: kit laid out, lists ticked off, pacing notes, and a fuelling plan built to ...

10. 

    12 Aug 2026

    Running Motivation Habits That Actually Work

    Email us 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 race plans to suit where the body is right now, getting kit sorted early, practisi...

11. 

    5 Aug 2026

    Ultra Or Trail Runner

    Email us 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 has far more to do with curiosity and consistency than pace or bravado.&...

12. 

    29 Jul 2026

    The friends we make on the trails.

    Email us 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 with 3,500m of climbing. We also dig into some genuinely hot UTMB news: Chamonix...

13. 

    28 Jul 2026

    Taster Episode

    Email us 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 strongest chapter yet — even while their bodies are changing shape around them...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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