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 Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page ⁠HERE⁠ "I'm all about chasing dreams and defying odds, pushing thresholds and capabilities." In this episode of the pod Troy Meadows talks with Bethany Taylor, an outdoor athlete and educator that just recently moved back stateside from a 1.5 year stint in Japan.  Bethany shares her journey into the outdoor space and the creation of her business, Iron Soul Trailblazers. She discusses the importance of being adaptable as an entrepreneur and the challenges of balancing her business with her husband's military deployments. Bethany also emphasizes the need for women's empowerment in the outdoor industry and the importance of safety and preparedness when participating in outdoor activities. Bethany Taylor shares her passion for trail running and adventure trips, discussing the importance of safety and preparedness. She talks about her experiences hosting all-women adventure workshops and the joy of helping others overcome their fears and try new things. Bethany also mentions her upcoming trips to Iceland, Colorado, Yellowstone, and Kilimanjaro. She highlights the value of her safety course, Solo Summit's Blueprint, and the comprehensive training and information it provides. Bethany emphasizes the camaraderie and support of the trail running community and the joy of sharing experiences with fellow runners. In this conversation, Bethany and Troy discuss their love for coffee and the importance of strength training for runners. They share their favorite coffee beans and brewing methods, as well as the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Bethany emphasizes the need for proper fueling and protein intake, while highlighting the importance of maintaining a strong base fitness level. Bethany’s Links IG: @bethanycorataylor Website: https://www.ironsoultrailblazers.com/ Things we talked about on the show Solo Summit BluePrints - 6 week Women's Safety Course No Business 100 Hellbender 100  Moka Pot  Pisgah Coffee Roasters Ground Works  Counter Culture Coffee Mt Futago - Kanagawa Prefecture If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  ⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - 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. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to Runners for Public Lands. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠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 | ⁠Strava⁠ Freetrail Links:⁠ Freetrail Pro⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠YouTube outdoor space, outdoor athlete, outdoor educator, Iron Soul Trailblazers, entrepreneurship, balance, military deployments, women's empowerment, safety, preparedness, trail running, adventure trips, safety, preparedness, workshops, fear, travel, solo adventure, training, community, coffee, French press, brewing methods, favorite beans, strength training, endurance athletes, fueling, protein intake, base fitnes