In Her Nature (Caroline Miller)

Lucy Scholz is one of the those people you always want on your team. She's determined, kind, prioritizes joy, and has raced 1,200+ miles since 2008. She recently won (!!) The Speed Project (a race from LA to Vegas) solo with an all female crew.

Pause and let that sink in, people! Warning: our interview with Lucy may make you want to embark on a crazy cool challenge with your closest girlfriends. We also touch on....

• why this sense of community is so valuable in running

• how to craft an experience that involves your whole team

• being intentional about your time, training, and goals you want to achieve

Read more about Lucy's experience this year with The Speed Project here: https://tspsolo-lucy.squarespace.com/

It's not too late to donate to their crew's fundraiser! Find that here: https://www.mightycause.com/story/345jcf

Fall is in the air, so that means it's also peak marathon season! If you are inspired this season, it might be time to find your race for the upcoming year. Marathons are intimidating, daunting goals, but we KNOW you have it in you to try one!

On the pod, we have Hanna B speaking on her "26 by 26" experience - completing her first marathon by her 26th birthday! Even if a marathon isn't in the cards for you yet, this is a great episode for anyone wanting to try a new distance, activity, or big goal that feels a little uncomfortable.

Some takeaways from today's episode:

• planning, prepping, and partying your way to your goal

• fueling your run

• incorporating play into day to day training

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Right now, Travel Content Writing is offering a 40% discount on their newsletter services for In Her Nature listeners with the code IHN40. This means Laura and her team will help you brainstorm, strategize, write and even create your weekly or monthly newsletter. They even helped grow a travel influencer's newsletter to 16k subscribers! If you're ready to ditch the algorithms and actually reach your audience, you can use code IHN40 when you choose 'let's chat' on travelcontentwriting.com

Finding your strongest, best moving self sometimes seems far-fetched, but what if we told you it's just around the corner? By making little tweaks, you could be moving better day-to-day, including on your runs! In this episode, we chat with Bri about balancing both to be the happiest, strongest human.

Some takeaway's from this week's episode include :

• developing your weekly workout routine
• balancing variety and consistency
• strength specifically for women and/or runners

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As we look towards spring, we are so excited to share more information on fly fishing! Friend of the pod, Sam M, shares his experience getting into fly fishing along with his personal knowledge on public land usage. Even if you don't see yourself in this side of the outdoors, you may be surprised how approachable this area of outdoor recreation is.

Recommendations from Sam ...

• Hilary Hutcheson
• Shyanne Orvis
• Heather Harkavy & Fish for Change
• Who We Are video

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Intimidated by how intense running can seem? Taking time off after losing the joy in the jog? Join Caroline & Liz, a former D1 cross country & track athlete, as they discuss the importance of building a healthy relationship with running. We go over fundamentals, such as where to get shoes, injury prevention, and staying consistent. Liz and Caroline chat about not getting caught up in the data, and learning the difference between doing something for ego versus for joy.

Wow! And just like that the holidays are here! We are so grateful for 2023, and very much looking forward to turning a new leaf in 2024.

Kat & Caroline reflect on 2023 and talk through some ideas for 2024. This episode also includes unheard content from previous guests this year AND a sneak peak of some new content coming in 2024.

(PS Thanks for supporting us this year. We are so excited to share more of IHN with this community in 2024. )

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It's easy to compare yourself to others, especially during this time of year where there is not shortage of goals, vision boards, and in vs outs floating around. Look no further, on this episode, we chat with Sophie on taking the outdoors at your pace.

Some takeaway's from this week's episode with Sophie include :

• making the outdoors comfortable for you
• learning how to set boundaries to balance decision fatigue
• little outdoor hacks we have learned that help make the outdoors more approachable

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We are so excited to link up with the two people behind Wyld Honeys, Caroline Kenyon & Ali Hartwig. They're "two best friends who share a deep passion for the joy of cooking and dining in the great outdoors." Picture this - your closest friends, a cute little campsite, and lots of good food on the table. What could be better?

On this episode, we chat through...

• using outdoor spaces to foster community
• balancing creativity with logistics
• basic components to a successful outdoor cooking set up

Try out one of their fab recipes here and join them over on socials here.

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Interested in rock climbing, but don’t know where to start? Curious about trying outdoor climbing after getting comfortable with the fundamentals? Don't know what to expect in the climbing gym? Join Caroline as she chats with Emma about climbing lingo, navigating gear, and the differences between outdoor and gym climbing! (And soooo much more!) ____(As always, take our advice with a grain of salt! We don’t claim to know it all, but hopefully this content provides you direction in pursuing your current idea.)

We are so excited for this week's episode all about surfing! Join Caroline and Riley as they chat about ...

• confusing lingo you may hear in the lineup

• navigating barriers like gear, technique, etiquette, and localism

• finding comfort in larger bodies of water

• balancing progression with access to good surfing spots

Ways to financially support Maui after the wildfires:

• Maui Strong Fund
• Maui United Way

Learn more about the history of surfing here.

Connect with Riley here!

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We are so excited to have Rachel W, the new USA Triathlon National Champion in the Olympic distance for women 25-29, on the pod! She believes "triathlon has taught me how to be flexible through life. It’s a sport that never goes 100% according to plan and that’s exactly how life is. I've learned how to deal with challenges as they come and to make light of difficult situations. In the end things will always work out."

As a lifetime swimmer and former collegiate runner, Rachel does a great job explaining so much about triathlon. Some things we touch on are ....

• balancing training with a new career
• what to expect between transition 1 and transition 2
• racing on triathlon bikes versus other types of bikes
• being flexible when unexpected things crop up, like having a bike malfunction the day before the race

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Right now, Travel Content Writing is offering a 40% discount on their newsletter services for In Her Nature listeners with the code IHN40. This means Laura and her team will help you brainstorm, strategize, write and even create your weekly or monthly newsletter. They even helped grow a travel influencer's newsletter to 16k subscribers! If you're ready to ditch the algorithms and actually reach your audience, you can use code IHN40 when you choose 'let's chat' on travelcontentwriting.com

The countdown to ski season is on! On this episode, we talk to Jess Gresho about incorporating strength training to make this the best ski season yet! Jess started FlowZone Performance Coaching which specializes in strength and conditioning designed specifically for mountain athletes.

Buy the "12 weeks to the peaks" ski training program HERE!!

Takeaways from this week's episode:

• understanding weakness versus fatigue in your body
• injury prevention exercises
• biggest takeaways as a female athlete on the mountain

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We are so excited to welcome on, friend of the pod, Annie Hughes! Annie calls Leadville, CO home and is a professional ultrarunner for Hoka.

She has quite a few notches in her experience toolbelt including being the youngest woman to win Leadville 100 (and Cocodona 240), holding the previous FKT of the Collegiate Loop, top three women at Hardrock 2023 and almost always smiling when clocking her miles. When Annie isn't running, she coaches high school cross country and athletes interested in 200+ mile distances for Sharman Ultra.

Even if you can't imagine running ultras, Annie's insights can apply to anyone wanting to live a more wild life.

Some Takeaway's from this week's episode include :

• her journey to becoming a professional ultra runner
• lessons learned from her previous season, such as races at Canyons, Hardrock, and Swiss Peaks 230
• tips on dipping your toe in ultras

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In a pursuit that has mostly been a male's game, female mountaineers rarely get the attention they deserve. After reading Johanna Garton's book Edge of the Map, I knew the story of Christine Boskoff was something that would inspire me for the rest of my life.

Chris Boskoff was a premier female mountaineer summiting many of the world's most legendary peaks. She was from Wisconsin, an engineer, & business woman. "Her life was one of unervring forward progress—until personal tragedy struck."

"Not a mountaineer herself, Johanna Garton was drawn to Boskoff’s story for deeply personal reasons: hailing from the same small Midwestern hometown, and in fact, attending high school together, though they never met. Their paths seemed destined to intersect." Our interview with Johanna highlights the following:

• life lessons from Christine Boskoff (told from Johanna's perspective)

• pursuing your own personal edge of adventure

• navigating imposter syndrome in the outdoors

For more information, visit https://johannagarton.com/

Fastest Known Times (FKTs) have exploded in popularity in the recent years due to their simplicity; they are self organized attempts on how little time it takes you to get from point A to point B. Despite their popularity, there is a huge discrepancy in the amount of FKTs women have set compared to men.

After learning about the data divide, Marta Fisher decided she wanted to do something about it. Her solution was starting the grassroots movement, Women Who FKT. Stacey jumped on board, and the founding members helped shape a movement that gives people that identify as women a space in the FKT world.

Women Who FKT "wholeheartedly support trail and ultra running becoming more inclusive and would like to ally ourselves with anyone working to increase the safety and visibility of BIPOC, LGBTQ, and gender queer runners. [They] firmly believe that there are opportunities for women at different levels of experience to grow as runners through FKTs."

Whether you are a trail runner, hiker, or just curious about better access to trails around you, we want to give you the tools to attempt your first FKT. Our interview with Stacey, a founding member of Women Who FKT, highlights:

• the different styles of FKT & which are the most beginner friendly
• how to plan and organize logistics of your first FKT
• using FKTs to be more creative in how you plan your trail time

For more information, visit https://womenwhofkt.com/.

We are so excited to sit down with Charlie Sprinkman (he/they), the founder of Everywhere is Queer. Charlie started EIQ, a world wide map of queer owned businesses, after a roadtrip in 2021, and it has been wildly successful ever since. In this episode, we cover:

• Charlie's startup story and some of their hard earned entrepreneurial tips

• Future goals for the digital map, such as finding community in your area

• How to be a better ally

If you have ideas or feedback for the podcast, you can contact us at inhernaturepod@gmail.com. We would really appreciate if you share this episode with a friend and rated/reviewed us wherever you listen. Design work by Riley Johnson (@rej.design). Music by Tommy Zalewski (@theporchflowers).

Thru-hiking has always seemed like a far off goal that is a little impossible at the end of the day. However, after listening to this episode with Eryn, you just might feel differently! Eryn hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in the 2023 season and shares with us her experiences on trail.

Some takeaway's from this week's episode with Eryn include :

• hiking lingo and basics to set the foundation
• tackling thru-hiking logistics
• what's up with hitching?

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We are thrilled to have Kalanihuia (aka Gabby) on to chat with us about her experience with cycling! She took a rad bikepacking trip in Idaho this summer that caught our eye, so it was blast hearing more about her trip and experiences on the bike!

Takeaway's from this week's episode:

• important pieces of gear to invest in as someone just starting
• why gravel riding is so fricking fun (or sometimes the opposite)
• transitioning into bikepacking trips
• solo travel ... on the bike!!

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This week on the pod, Erica Gebbia joins us to talk about hybrid training and building up to her first longer trail race this spring. Hybrid training can look different for any athlete, but for Erica it typically means trail running and road cycling throughout the year.

Takeaways from this episode:

• what is hybrid training and why it can be beneficial (cough, cough - burn out)
• decreasing injury risk when starting a new sport
• using endurance sports as a catalyst for change

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Caroline sits down with Maddie, a former Breckenridge ski instructor, on the fundamentals of skiing. We break down the most common mysteries never-ever skiers may encounter! Even if you’re not a novice, we discuss important foundational skills, such as the anatomy of a ski, dressing for the climate, and navigating communication when skiing in a group.

Join Caroline as she gets all her questions about swimming answered! As someone that joined a master swim class to train for an upcoming triathlon, she felt intimidated in the pool during practices. Our guest, Molly, breaks down how to read swim workouts, lane etiquette, and learning a more efficient stroke technique. Molly & Caroline also chat about training for the swim in triathlons and transitioning to open water.

This week on the pod, Chloe B, the founder of The Mountains are Women, joins us to talk about mentorship and friendships fostered in the outdoors. We talk about how important your relationships play into your outdoor experiences.

Takeaways from this episode:

• finding power in your female-identifying friendships
• establishing a mentor (and why it's rad!)
• adding glitter to the mix makes everything better

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Solo travel can be quite intimidating and seem like something other, more adventurous people do; however, on today's episode we chat with IHN friend Tessa about the art of solo travel.

Almost as if it was straight from her travel journal, she believes “being alone by no means has to be lonely. For me, solo traveling is a way to connect to myself, to other people, and to other ways of life. It opens my eyes to things I never would have stopped to notice.

Sometimes, I have an initial idea of what I need going into a trip: self exploration, finding my direction or identity, getting out of a funk, or even just having a d*mn good, carefree adventure in this one precious life we have! But most times, I don’t fully know what I need until I am out there.

The act solo travel is a great way to cut through all the clutter and noise and find the purity of your own voice, and discover your own wants, needs, and patterns that you might not have even known existed."

In this episode, we talk about ...

• the do's and don'ts of solo travel
• starting small to build confidence
• safety challenges
• incorporating mindful travel into your trips

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In today's first ever BONUS episode, we talk about one of the biggest challenges for many skiers & snowboarders: gaining confidence on the slopes. Elizabeth and Liz chat with Caroline about the factors that influence your confidence level, such as experience, gear upgrades, and maintaining a positive mindset. We also scratch the surface about backcountry touring and some safety basics you need to develop before you get out there. Whether you're a beginner trying to master the pizza or an intermediate skier looking to tackle steeper terrain, we've got you covered!!Thanks for being here! We would so appreciate it if you followed us @inhernaturepod and maybe even sent this episode to a friend.

Join us as we discuss the basics of trail running!! Our guest, Katie, will share her tips on gear (ie nutrition), trail vs road running, and balancing injury prevention. We also challenge common misconceptions about trail running, showing that it's an accessible sport - despite what it may seem like. Tune in to learn how you can take your first steps towards becoming a trail runner, and start exploring what's in your nature.

With the chill in the air, it's time to get hyped for winter sports!! Nordic (aka cross-country) skiing is one of those activities we have truly fallen in love with recently. We have our friend Ashley on to share some insight on how to get started with nordic skiing, so you can give it a try this winter.

Some takeaway's from this week's episode include :

• which style of nordic skiing to start with (skate vs classic)
• what to expect on your first trip out and how to make it the best first experience
• using other sports to gain skills before you get on the snow

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