The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ In this episode of the pod, Troy Meadows has a conversation with Deb Hambertlin. Deb Hamberlin, an experienced ultra runner and running coach, shares her journey into trail running and her love for the Grand Canyon. She discusses her involvement in the Free Trail community and the support she receives from the Free Trail Femmes group. Deb also talks about her local running group, Team Vitesse, and her coaching business, Kestrel Coaching LLC. Deb Hamberlin shares her strategies for balancing work, family, and multiple real estate companies. She emphasizes the importance of structure, organization, and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Deb also discusses the significance of making time for hobbies and fun activities, such as skiing and racing. She shares her upcoming race schedule, including the Tahoe 200 and Javelina Jundred, and highlights the challenges and rewards of participating in ultra races. In this conversation, Deb Hamberlin and Troy discuss the importance of creating longevity in the sport of ultra running. They explore the mental and physical aspects of maintaining endurance as athletes age, including the need to reframe expectations and focus on overall well-being. Deb emphasizes the importance of incorporating strength training, yoga, and cross-training to prevent injuries and maintain balance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on choosing the right races and finding satisfaction in the sport at any age. Deb’s Personal Links IG - @debrunsfar FB - debhamberlin  Website - KestrelCoachingLLC.com Things we talked about on the show Sweat Magazine UESCA Ultra Running Certification Team Vitesse - Giggle Till It Hurts Los Vegas Marathon Tuscon Marathon Boston Marathon The Relay R2R2R American River 50 San Tan 50k Cold Water 100k Big Alta 50k Crown King 50k Tahoo 200 Javalina Jundred Mogollon Monster Across The Years Chapters 02:07 Transition to Trail Running 07:12 The Grand Canyon and Ultra Running 18:08 Free Trail Femmes and Community Support 23:47 Team Vitesse and Local Running Group 32:57 Balancing Work and Coaching 41:45 Creating Structure and Organization 50:49 Balancing Business and Parenting 01:07:33 The Javelina Jundred Experience 01:10:34 The Mogollon Monster 100 01:11:46 Creating Longevity in the Sport 01:13:10 Mental and Physical Aspects of Longevity 01:14:27 Incorporating Strength Training and Yoga 01:15:49 Importance of Nutrition and Blood Work 01:18:19 Consistency in Training 01:19:39 Age and Endurance Sports 01:20:53 Reframing and Balancing Life as an Athlete 01:22:20 Choosing the Right Races If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  ⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - This is a brand I am super passionate about because I am the Founder and Chief everything officer for RTL. Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. We donate $1 to runners for public lands with each item purchased. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com ⁠Freetrail⁠ - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more. Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ Troy Meadows Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ |