Jen Vega never planned on being a business owner. Originally a teacher, she and her husband Martin got started on their business ventures by selling Martin's truck for some start up funds. One thing led to another, and eventually Jen and Martin found themselves buying the local running store in their town of Midland, Texas. 7 years later, Midland Athletic Company has grown to include a running store, a bike shop, a holistic health center, and a race timing and event business. Listen in to...

Growing up in the Florida heat, Blake Riley used to hate running. But growing up in a turkey trot family and having a natural love of being active eventually turned Blake into a runner. Fast forward a few years, and Blake found himself from one extreme to the other: immersed in the running world, working in a run specialty shop, and running in college, to burnt out on the sport and injured. But one thing led to the next, and those old running connections brought him back to the running world...

Though he hasn't always been a runner, George Destin Bell has always been entrepreneurial. From his early days as a kid selling candy bars to classmates, to more official ventures as a university student, being business-minded has always come easy. But no amount of business acumen could shield Destin from the circumstances of graduating college in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities were lost, job offers rescinded, and life seemingly put on hold. Listen to this episode to learn...

Caroline Daniel still remembers the magic of her first pair of Brooks Ghosts. A middle schooler at the time, she had no idea that she would one day work for Brooks as a Guru Field Representative, helping other people fall in love with running one pair of Brooks shoes at a time. But roads rarely run in a straight line, and for Caroline, the path from middle schooler to professional in the running industry wasn't always smooth. Listen in to this episode to learn more about how Caroline went...

If you are a Hoka fan in Tennessee, there is a good chance that you have met this episode's guest, Melanie Harsha. Melanie is the Hoka Field Representative for the state of Tennessee (and Mississippi and a smidge of Virginia!) which means there is a good chance that you have met her at a Hoka demo run, a Hoka-sponsored race, or just out and about at general running events. What you might not know about Melanie is that, besides being a runner, she is an incredibly accomplished hiker, having...

The Terra Girls are back and interviewing with their new friend Heather Trainor! Though Heather is unassuming, she is an incredibly accomplished runner, having completed well over 130 marathons and counting. Heather has not only run a marathon in every US state, she has also run a marathon on all 7 continents (yes, Antartica included)! Her new goal? Run 150 marathons by her 50th birthday. Listen in to learn a bit more about Heather, her job as the official "Maker of Friends and Purveyor of...

With their signature hilarity and chaotic energy, Brittany and Tiff put a bow on Season 3 by asking each other the Warm-Up Questions, reflecting on their favorite moments from the season, and looking ahead with their answers to the Final Lap Question. 

A runner long before his two years working at Terra Running Company, Brennan reflects on how the sport he loves fits in with the big life changes he has recently experienced. From starting a career to getting married, life looks different than it did a few months ago. In this long-anticipated episode, Brennan joins Brittany and Tiff in the podcast studio to share with listeners how he is balancing the new season he finds himself in. 

In running, as in life, injuries and setbacks are inevitable. Our best preparation can't anticipate a torn muscle, a twisted ankle... or a worldwide pandemic. So what do we do when our running goals get derailed? In this episode, Brittany and Tiffany talk about their running setbacks and mindsets that have helped them come back after longer periods away from the activity that they love. 

Like many of us, Cameron Fisher got his start running as an adult. But what began as a simple way to connect with friends turned into a personal quest to run a half marathon in all 50 states -- which he just finished this year. If that weren't enough, Cameron's love of running has had the chance to impact hundreds of thousands of people through his service as the Chairman of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Board of Directors. From all over the country to right here at home, Cameron's...

Activity requires energy. And though we all know this in principle, when it comes to our workouts -- especially our longer workouts -- we often forget this fact. Not to mention, it can all be so confusing! What should you eat and when? How much should you eat? And what about hydration? Join the Terra Girls as they share their nutrition mishaps and mistakes while they dive into the wonderful, confusing world of running nutrition.

Though she's never been a stranger to running, Bradley County native Charlcie Norris hasn't always loved it the way she does now. In fact, she might tell you that she used to loathe it. But what used to be viewed simply as a dreaded workout for basketball, turned into an outlet for adventure, activity, and quality time with her dog Mickey -- especially once she discovered trail running. Learn how Charlcie managed to fit in training for (her first!) two ultra races this past year, how strength...

As runners, sometimes it can seem that we love our tech more than we love the act of running. Whether feeling like runs don't count if they aren't uploaded for followers to see or being beholden to our smartwatches' diagnoses, when it comes to our mental state, at times, our technology can do more harm than good. Are social media and technology ruining our ability to enjoy running for running? Are our smartwatches keeping us from actually being in tune with our bodies? Join the Terra Girls as...

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff interview their friend, former Terra Running Co. colleague, and NCAA track and cross country runner Olivia McLain! Finding her way to competitive running after seeing other family members excel in the sport, Olivia ran for Lee University's track and field team during all four years of her undergraduate experience. Now a grad student, Olivia continues to compete but in a new state and at a new school: West Texas A&M. Listen in to learn more about what it...

Join Brittany and Tiff as they discuss the sport of running! Whether it's track and field, marathons, or ultramarathons, for some, running isn't just a hobby, it's a profession. But for those of us who didn't grow up racing laps around the track in school, the vastness that is the world running can feel overwhelming. That's where the Terra Girls come in! Whether you're new to the sport and afraid to tell anyone you aren't sure what distance 400 meters is, or you're a lifelong running fan -...

Mike Murphy didn't always use to be a runner but you wouldn't know that today. A Terra Ambassador, a Nuun Ambassador, a Brooks Running fanatic, a marathoner, and a Terra Trot regular, Mike is more of a running nerd than we are! But it didn't always use to be this way. Back in 2019, Mike knew he needed to change some things if he was going to be around for his family in the way that he wanted to be. That's where running (and walking!) came in. 100+ pounds down and countless races later, Mike...

In the entertaining first episode of Season 3, Brittany and Tiff introduce what listeners can expect for Season 3 of the Terra Girls Podcast and recap what's been happening in the world of Terra over the summer. Brittany Featured in Women's Running - How Running Shoes and Coffee Help a Women-Owned Business Build a Sense of Community Terra Running Company Awarded A Best Running Store for 2023 - TRC Nationally Recognized for Third Time; Second Year in a Row

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany and Tiff have the privilege of chatting with the one and only Martinus Evans! Martinus is the founder and CEO of the Slow AF Run Club, an online community for runners and walker with thousands of members. Martinus is a certified running coach who holds a variety of degrees in exercise science and health; he is an award winning speaker and has been featured in the New York Times, New York Post, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal,...

Brittany and Tiffany are flying solo as they officially wrap up season 2 by answering their own "Warm Up Questions" and reflecting on some of their favorite podcast moments over that past few months. 

Asher Johnson started working at Bear Brew Coffee (now known as Cleveland Coffee & Market) as a teenager. Over the years, Asher made his way over to the Terra Running Company side of the business, and in the process became, not just a shoe fitter and a race timer, but an accomplished runner having just recently completed a marathon and a 50k. Listen in to hear more of Asher's running journey and his experience working at Terra Running Company, all on this week's episode!

Hannah White is a local teacher and a familiar face in the Terra and Cleveland community. Though Hannah has been running since her parents had her join the cross-country team in middle school, her relationship with the sport hasn't always been affectionate. Listen in to hear about Hannah's running journey, her stubborn streak, a marathon training debacle, and her advice for running while traveling. 

Cindy Akins is a legend in the ultra running community here in southeast Tennessee. A Cleveland native, Cindy first fell in love with the trails through her experiences mountain biking. One thing led to the next and soon enough Cindy caught, not just the running bug, but the ULTRA running bug. Listen in to this week's episode to hear some of Cindy's adventures, her running wisdom, and what makes the ultra running community so special. 

Though Keisha Parks disavows the idea of running, as the Youth Services Coordinator and supervisor of the Hoyle Sound Lab at the Cleveland Public Library, Keisha has been the honorary "producer" for the Terra Girls Podcast since the very first episode. As a lover of nature, gardening, tea, walking, music, travel, and reading -- among many other things! -- Keisha is one of the coolest people we know. Listen in to this weeks episode of the Terra Girls Podcast and meet our friend Keisha! 

As the founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly -- a non-profit that supports, nurtures and empowers women  -- Hailey Johnston is a busy woman. On this week's episode, we chat with Hailey about how she and her family fit wellness into their schedules, what being active together can look like, and... dance parties?    Don't forget to check out Project Free 2 Fly where they are "bridging the gap between past circumstances and a successful future," and "equipping women for sustainability through...