Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode of the podcast, we join Allie, an ultra-marathon runner with a knack for spontaneous adventures and life lessons learned the hard way. Allie shares her unique and colorful running experiences, from meeting fellow runners in unexpected places to enduring brutal races with adverse conditions. She emphasizes the importance of community, the mental strength required in ultra-running, and the significance of always being prepared—or sometimes not. Allie also delves into the topic of women's self-defense, offering valuable advice on how to stay safe while running. Whether it's her humorous mishaps or her determination to overcome every challenge, Allie’s stories inspire and entertain while providing practical tips for both new and experienced runners. Allie Eslava Taylor - https://www.facebook.com/allie.e.taylor Races Mentioned King of the Mountain 5k Hotter in Hell Mobile Marathon Battleship 12k Mississippi 50k Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon RockaChakaLaka Pinhoti Trail Race Raffle Run Muddy Crud Shout Outs Ally AJ Shannon Trey Cecilia Schmierer Sarah Hopton Sam Rebecca Butler David Goggins Lazarus Lake Paul Taylor Alyssa Lincoln Riley Tom Skye Guy Support the show For more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/ For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/ Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon ! Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Kristen Rather Steve Taylor Mary Trufant Suzanne Crist Suzanne Clark Anna Szymanski Dave McDonald Karla McInnis James Contratto Jordan DuBose Cristy Evans Sharonda Shula Nell Gustavson Meredith Nations Allyson Swann Chris Strayhorn Karen Saldivar Stefan Clayton Rachael McRae Scott Thornhill