Meghan Gould | She Runs Ultras

In this podcast episode, the guest, Meghan Gould, discusses her experience as an ultra runner and her podcast episode on the topic of bathroom protocols during ultras. She shares her journey into running, from playing team sports as a child to stumbling upon trail running and falling in love with the sport. Meghan also talks about her favorite ultra races, including her first 50K and the Tahoe 200. She explains why she has no interest in running Western States and prefers smaller, grassroots races. Meghan emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey and choosing races with reasonable cutoff times. Meghan Gould discusses her experience with races and how she had to withdraw from them due to work and injury. She shares her plans for the future and her interest in coaching. Meghan talks about her journey from event planning and marketing to personal training and coaching. She explains how she transitioned into coaching and specialized in helping women bridge the gap between road marathons and ultras. Meghan also talks about starting her podcast and the lessons she has learned from it. In this final part of the conversation, Meghan and Justin discuss their experiences with podcasting and being recognized by listeners. They also talk about their favorite gear, including poles, packs, and shoes. Meghan emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the running community and encourages people of all ages and body types to give trail running a try. She also gives a shoutout to her clients and invites listeners to connect with her on Instagram.