• SWCHBAK Chronicles: Sarah Tomal

  • Jun 3 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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SWCHBAK Chronicles: Sarah Tomal

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  • In this special edition of the Trail Life podcast, Michelle Johnson from SWCHBAK interviews Sarah Tomal, an ultra runner and sponsored athlete from San Diego. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from starting as an angry runner after a bad breakup to working toward her first 100-mile race. They discuss her experiences with Spartan races, overcoming a significant hip injury, and her return to ultra running. The conversation also touches on the mental and physical challenges of training for long-distance races, the importance of listening to one's body, and Sarah’s upcoming SD Hundred run.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    01:20 DMV Experience

    02:09 Meeting Sarah Tamal

    03:52 Sarah's Running Journey Begins

    05:55 Transition to Spartan Racing

    08:22 From Injury to Ultra Running

    14:20 Facing a Major Setback

    18:47 Dealing with Diagnosis and Treatment

    20:00 The Journey of Recovery

    23:32 Mental Challenges of Ultra Running

    23:57 Preparing for the 100-Mile Race

    27:29 The Ultra Running Community

    32:15 Fun and Food in Ultra Running

    35:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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