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DFL Before DNF - Season 1 Episode 1 - Elsa Jaworski
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In this conversation, Josh Rosenthal interviews Elsa Jaworski who cofounded Women of the Wasatch running group and has completed multiple ultra marathons. They discuss the background of the running group and its mission to create a safe space for women in trail running. Elsa shares her transition from road to trail running and her experience in ultra marathons, including the challenges and mindset required to push through the pain. The conversation concludes with advice for overcoming low points in races and the importance of having a strong support system.
• Creating a supportive community is essential in trail running, and organizations like Women of the Wasatch provide a safe space for women to belong and thrive.
• Transitioning from road to trail running requires a shift in mindset and a willingness to embrace the adventure and unpredictability of the trails.
• Ultra marathons present unique challenges, both physically and mentally, but having a strong belief in oneself and a clear purpose can help overcome obstacles.
• During low points in races, it can be helpful to break the distance into manageable chunks and find ways to remind oneself of the larger purpose or goal.
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:27 Starting Women of the Wasatch
03:06 Transition from Road to Trail Running
04:55 Creating a Community with Women of the Wasatch
07:41 Expanding Women of the Wasatch to Other Chapters
09:11 Transitioning to Ultra Marathons
12:00 From Buffalo 100 to Tahoe 200
17:41 Challenges and Mindset in Ultra Marathons
25:08 Overcoming Low Points in Races
33:05 Advice for Pushing Through the Pain

[@lasted_leather]

Go Elsa! Looking forward to seeing how you do at Cocodona.

[@borderlandstr]

Me too!

[@Mookiethedog]

Awesome energy and attitude! Hope you interview more cool runners!

[@borderlandstr]

We will! We’ll slowly be releasing the videos. The audio is currently available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts under ‘DFL BEFORE DNF PODCAST’