Chasing Cutoffs and Finding Yourself in Kentucky

About this episode

Stephanie shares her experiences with recent races and personal growth while navigating challenges in trail running.

HappyCast is back with a new episode at what can only be described as “the speed of slug”—with a raw, unfiltered catch-up episode full of trail chaos, life updates, and a whole lot of honesty. Stephanie dives deep into her recent races, including LOViT and a tough DNF at a brutal Kentucky course, sharing what it’s like to chase cutoffs, navigate technical terrain, and show up completely solo. From sleeping in her car to learning she doesn’t need a crew or pacer, this episode is packed with ha...

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie

Topics covered

• trail running
• racing
• self-discovery
• cutoff times
• technical terrain
• solo experiences

Keywords

• trail chaos
• life updates
• cutoffs
• races
• Kentucky course
• solo running
• DNF
• technical terrain

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Kentucky

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