For Me, Finally — Priscilla Buchanan on Running for Herself

In this episode of the Adventure Jogger podcast, Priscilla Buchanan shares her inspiring journey into running, starting from her initial struggles to becoming a Boston qualifier. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with training, the importance of community support, and the lessons learned from injuries and recovery. Priscilla emphasizes the significance of strength training in her running journey and how she aims to inspire her children to pursue their own hard things. The conversation also touches on future aspirations, the role of female athletes as inspirations, and the joy of achieving personal milestones in running. 📍 Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Priscilla’s Start 02:30 – Racing Highlights & BQ Journey 05:00 – Balancing Motherhood & Training 08:50 – Community, Support & Strength 13:45 – Pikes Peak Double Experience 18:10 – Injury Recovery & Lessons 22:40 – Foot Care & Gear Tips 28:10 – Smart Training & Future Goals 34:00 – Running at Altitude 38:30 – Favorite Workouts & Challenges 49:25 – Running Joy & Inspiring Others 56:10 – Final Advice for Runners UltraTrailSteven BOCO Hats are BACK in stock: https://www.ultratrailsteven.com 🏃‍♂️ Push yourself outside of your comfort zone and DO HARD THINGS! I can help you do hard things in trail/ultra running as I am a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach! See more at https://www.ultratrailsteven.com Unlock exclusive perks by joining my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebdwfn_UROE5021m1jZsHg/join Remember to hit the like button and subscribe—it goes a long way in supporting me. Likes boost visibility, and subscriptions help the channel thrive. 🛒 Gear Up in Style: Elevate your trail experience with UltraTrailSteven Merch. From hats to hoodies, we've got you covered. Explore the collection: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/ultratrailsteven/ You don’t have to be a genius to learn miles and points! Sign up for my favorite newsletter, Daily Drop, and learn how to land your next trip for nearly free! https://www.dailydrop.com/sign-up?via=ultra-trail-steven ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: Feeling generous? Buy me a virtual coffee to keep the content flowing. Every sip supports the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ultratrailsteve 👕 XOSKIN Apparel: My preferred clothing for chafe free miles! Use code “XOSKornhaus” for a fantastic discount at XOSKIN http://www.xoskin.us/ 🚀 Gear: Coros Apex Pro 2: https://glnk.io/4xmj0/ultratrailsteven Salomon Adv Skin 12 Vest: https://bit.ly/3sYrqOj Leki ultratrail FX.ONE: https://bit.ly/47v06VZ Tailwind Nutrition: https://amzn.to/3cnzrzG XOSKIN: http://www.xoskin.us/ Path Projects: https://bit.ly/3sCBX1F Fenix HM65R-DT headlamp: https://bit.ly/3T84mYh 🛒 Amazon Associate Disclaimer: Your Amazon purchases through our links support content creation. It's a win-win—shop and support the channel! 🎶 Epidemic Sound: Elevate your content with high-quality music. Use my referral link to access Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/e0txba/ 🎥 Supercharge your YouTube game with TubeBuddy magic! 🚀✨ Elevate your content creation, streamline your workflow, and unlock the full potential of your channel. Click here: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/UltraTrailSteven ✉️ Contact Me: Have an idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at ultratrailsteven@gmail.com. Your input is gold! 📱 Connect on Social Media: Connect with me on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/25548724 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultratrailsteven/ 📦 Send Some Trail Love: Keep an eye out for the new address. Your surprises and letters make the journey even more special. 🌐 A Division of Its Just Running Productions, LLC. Embark on the adventure with UltraTrailSteven—because the trail is where the magic happens! Thank you for being a part of the trail family. Keep watching, keep subscribing, and let's conquer the trails together!