Episode 98: Stephanie Howe conquers more than mountains

Runners of The Bay

This week we talk to Stephanie Howe, ultra runner, nutritionist, coach, mother, and advocate for women in sports. Stephanie talks to us about her path from skiing to trail running, how she became interested in pursuing a PhD in nutrition, her entrance into the professional trailing running circuit, motherhood, and so much more.

Some highlights from our conversation:

🩴Her very first cross country practice (and choice of footwear)

💪How pushing her body hard makes her feel

🎽Why she signed up for her first 50K and what came as a result

🔬What drew here to get her PhD in nutrition and exercise science

🤰🏼Nutrition throughout pregnancy and beyond

🏔️Her experience running OCC this year and life in France

👭The importance of mentors and support in the sport

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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.