Grab your hiking boots and trail candy! I sat down with ultra runner and certified trail-blazer Tara Dower, who absolutely SHATTERED the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. What takes most people 5 to 6 months, Tara crushed in just 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes – yep, from Maine to Georgia, 2,197 miles later. No biggie.In this episode, we dive into how she pulled off such a mind-blowing feat, from navigating mental battles (even record-breakers have imposter syndrome, y’all!) to dodging wildlife and dirt-napping along the way. Plus, the epic planning and teamwork it took to keep her moving forward.We also get into some bigger conversations about learning from failure, the need for more representation of women in athletics, what she wants her legacy to be and… wait for it… did she really encounter a Skinwalker in the woods?!Follow Tara:YouTube: Tara TreksInstagram: @tara.dowerTikTok: @tara.dowerWebsite: https://tara-treks.com/Support Tara's Girls on the Run Fundraiser: https://support.girlsontherun.org/fundraiser/5607331And don’t forget to keep up with all things Outside of Work on:Instagram: @outsideofworkofficialTikTok: @outsideofworkofficialWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2M5G88i_w3MThis was recorded virtually thanks to Riverside. Get a discount with my affiliate link: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=gentrixTIME CODES00:00 - Show Intro + Life Update03:51 - Tara Intro04:22 - Tara's Recovery06:12 - Beating the FKT06:53 - Tackling Imposter Syndrome13:30 - Love for the Outdoors16:27 - Do you believe in callings?18:52 - Becoming an Ultrarunner20:40 - Her First Failed Attempt22:51 - Learning From Failure27:13 - Deciding to Break the FKT29:42 - Preparing for the Appalachian Trail36:44 - Staying in the Moment42:26 - A Typical Day50:25 - Dear Tara, Slow Down!54:25 - Seeing a Skinwalker on the Trail58:39 - Girls On The Run01:02:20 - Recovery01:04:25 - Funding the Run01:06:00 - Speed Round01:09:12 - Who is Tara Dower?01:10:42 - How to Keep Friends as an Adult01:12:00 - Tara's Legacy01:13:22 - Final Thoughts + Outro

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