Breaking Barriers: Brittany Aalders at The Chiggy Ultra

About this episode

Brittany Alders shares her journey as the first female to complete three loops at the Chiggy Ultra, discussing challenges and lessons learned.

In this engaging conversation, Brittany Alders shares her inspiring journey as the first female to complete three loops at the Chiggy Ultra. She discusses her transition into running, the challenges she faced during the race, and the importance of support from family and friends. Brittany reflects on the lessons learned from her experience and offers valuable advice for aspiring female runners, emphasizing the significance of grit and determination in achieving one's goals.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Thompson, Geoff Leblanc

Guest: Brittany Alders

Topics covered

• running
• female empowerment
• endurance sports
• personal journey
• challenges in racing

Keywords

• Chiggy Ultra
• Brittany Alders
• female runners
• running challenges
• grit and determination

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