Welcome to the Gotta Run Podcast, where today's episode dives into the incredible journey of Julie Hamalecki, a 44-year-old ultra runner from Toronto. Julie recently achieved monumental success at the Tunnel Hill 100 miler, breaking the Canadian women's 100 mile record with a remarkable time of 13 hours and 32 minutes. She also set a new record for the 12-hour distance in the same race.

Under the guidance of her husband and coach Adam, Julie has navigated the challenges of her running career, including overcoming a heart condition that once threatened to end her love for the sport. Discover how Julie transitioned from a figure skater and pianist to setting ultra running records and representing Canada in the 100K World Championships.

Join us as Julie shares her experiences from her earliest running days to her stunning achievements, and learn how her resilience and dedication have propelled her to the top of the ultra running scene. Her story is a testament to perseverance and the power of having a strong support team.

Tune in as we discuss her unexpected first 100-mile win, and the exciting potential future in the ultra running world.

Here is Julie...

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Welcome back for another episode of the Gotta Run Podcast. We were thrilled to collaborate with Adam Lee, the dynamic host of the Community Trail Running Podcast, for a 2 for 1 episode!

We chat with Adam about his journey from Ontario to the BC Coast and his recent relocation to Canada's hot spot for trail running; Crowsnest Pass. He details his passion for running and how it led to his podcasting endeavours.

We delve into his personal experiences with notable races such as the Finlayson Arm ultra and the Squamish 50-50 and his ambitious plans for future ultra challenges like the Moab Run the Rocks stage race.

Join us for this engaging chat where we also discuss the unique community spirit of trail running, and Adam's insights on managing a successful podcast (we compare notes)!

We were also guests on Adam's podcast where we revealed our foray into the worlds of trail running, Race Directing and podcasting! Be sure to check it out via his Instagram page below.

Here is Adam...

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Join us on the Gotta Run Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary world of ultra-endurance running with Andrea Marcato, a five-time consecutive winner of the Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race.

Discover the mental and physical challenges of this grueling event, where runners circle a single city block in Queens, New York, for up to 52 days, covering a distance equivalent to running from Vancouver to New York then the New York Marathon...twice.

Andrea shares his journey from marathons to multi-day races, highlighting the importance of meditation, nutrition, and a supportive community in achieving ultra-endurance success. We explore the unique dynamics of the Self-Transcendence race, the strategies involved, and the incredible mental resilience required to keep moving forward, lap after lap.

With insights into Andrea's personal experiences, including his diet, training, and the impact of meditation, this episode offers a fascinating look into what it takes to push beyond physical limits and achieve personal growth through running.

Here is Andrea...

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