Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week Ed Gill and Ro catch up on the major news from Frankfurt Marathon and some fab performances at the Valencia 1/2 including a PB for Jenny! We also look forward to New York this weekend. Win and Fail of the week Ed had a hill session that didn't feature any hills. Gill has been riding the highs and lows of parenting during half term Ro has been living vicariously on the wins of others, especially team mates from Clapham Pioneers. Our Guest this week: Carla Molinaro is a record breaking professional ultra runner proudly representing HOKA. She is also the founder of SCY for runners; an online membership platform designed to enable runners to reach new heights whilst fostering a community. Carla is the current 50km World Champion and races all distances from 10 to 100km. Summary: Carla shares her journey from a casual athlete to a professional ultra runner, discussing the importance of enjoyment in her training, the challenges of transitioning to a structured athlete life, and the mental resilience required in ultra running. She emphasises the significance of finding personal joy in running and how her past experiences, including her time in the military, have shaped her approach to challenges both in running and life. Carla shares her journey in founding SCY for runners, her future goals, and the life lessons she has learned through her running experiences. Key Takeaways: Forge Your Own Path Carla took an unconventional route and followed her instincts rather than a traditional path. She shifted from triathlons to long-distance runs—and eventually became a professional runner—shows that everyone's journey can be unique and inspired by passion rather than just competition. The Power of Community and Joy in Running Carla finds motivation and resilience through the community of friends she trains with, illustrating that running isn't a solitary pursuit. Sharing the experience makes it more enjoyable and helps maintain a positive mindset, especially during challenging training or races. Consistency in Strength Training Prevents Injuries Her motivation for creating SCY was to fill a gap she saw in accessible strength and yoga training for runners. Just one consistent strength and mobility session a week can make a significant difference, proving that small, consistent actions can help prevent injuries and support long-term performance. Find out more to about Carla by following her on instagram or at www.carlamolinaro.com/scy Thank You: Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe, leave a review and share! Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.