Become a More Resilient, Confident Runner with Hillary Allen
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In this empowering episode of Another Mother Runner, host Sarah Bowen Shea welcomes Hillary Allen, professional trail runner and co-host of the Trail Society podcast, to discuss resilience, confidence, and longevity in running. Allen shares her harrowing 2017 accident in Norway—where she fell 150 feet, broke 14 bones, and was told her running career was over—before detailing her nine-year journey of recovery, reinvention, and return to elite competition. She emphasizes that resilience is not innate but a trainable skill, built through mindset shifts, self-talk, and embracing challenges like trail running. Allen also offers practical advice for women feeling stuck in their running, urging them to reconnect with joy, ditch performance anxiety, and use journaling and mantras to build confidence. The conversation underscores that the best days are ahead of you—not just in performance, but in personal growth and purpose.
Resilience is a skill you can train, not a trait you're born with.
Use third-person self-talk (e.g., 'Hillary, you got this') to boost confidence and mental strength.
Power hiking is not a failure—it's a smart, efficient strategy for uphill running.
Journaling helps process emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and reinforce positive self-talk.
Reconnect with the joy of running by leaving your watch behind and exploring new routes.
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Feisty Fest: A Weekend of Movement, Learning, and Community
Sarah introduces Feisty Fest, a women-only three-day festival in Pennsylvania focused on movement, education, and connection. She highlights activities like trail running, swim sessions, and live podcast recordings, and invites listeners to attend.
Gravel Biking: The Fun, Versatile Alternative to Road and Mountain Biking
Amanda shares her journey into gravel biking, describing its unique blend of road speed and off-road adventure. She discusses the versatility of gravel bikes, their ability to handle both paved roads and gravel paths, and the joy of riding without traffic.
Introducing Hillary Allen: Trail Runner, Author, and Resilience Advocate
Sarah introduces Hillary Allen, co-host of the Trail Society podcast and author of 'Out and Back,' a memoir about surviving a 150-foot fall in Norway. She sets the stage for a deep dive into resilience, confidence, and aging in running.
From Childhood to Trail Running: Hillary’s Athletic Journey
Hillary shares her upbringing in a running family, her early exposure to outdoor adventure, and how she discovered trail running through a mentor in Colorado. She recounts how trail running became her true calling.
The Trail Society Podcast: Science-Driven Conversations for Women in Sport
Hillary discusses the origins of the Trail Society podcast, a passion project among three female scientists. The show focuses on research-backed topics like women’s physiology, iron deficiency, and self-belief, aiming to close the knowledge gap in women’s sports.
“I could either listen to them and give up… or I could try. I could see if I could get back.”
“What are my limiting beliefs and who would I be without them?”
“Your best days are ahead of you—not just in performance, but in purpose.”
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