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12 Adventures in 12 Months: Lauren Paulson’s Inspiring Journey to Celebrate 50

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In this Adventure Jogger episode, Lauren Paulson shares her inspiring journey of celebrating her 50th birthday with 12 races in 12 months. From triathlons to ultras, including her first 100K & 100 Miler and the Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon, Lauren reflects on training, resilience, and the joy of racing with friends.

Takeaways

  • Lauren is running a race every month to celebrate her 50th birthday.
  • She transitioned from swimming to running after college.
  • Her first marathon was in 2001 at the Columbus Marathon.
  • Lauren has completed 12 full Ironmans and qualified for Kona.
  • She experienced COVID during her first Kona Championships.
  • Trail running became her favorite after knee surgery.
  • Lauren enjoys the camaraderie of racing with friends.
  • She balances work and training by being efficient with her time.
  • Most of her races this year were about having fun.
  • If you're not having fun with running, what's the point? March was filled with stacked road races including a half marathon, 10K, and one-miler.
  • The Eagleton 50K in April was a beautiful run with friends.
  • May's half Ironman in Chattanooga was a hot and challenging race.
  • The Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon was a bucket list adventure.
  • Hydration was crucial during the Grand Canyon run due to extreme heat.
  • The Great Hill Ultra 100K was Lauren's first experience at that distance.
  • The course for the 100K was challenging with bushwhacking and climbing over trees.
  • August featured a local Olympic distance triathlon, which was a shorter race.
  • Lauren felt she performed well in the Olympic triathlon despite it being a fast-paced event.
  • Each race brought unique challenges and memorable experiences. Lauren's journey includes a variety of challenging races.
  • The SOS triathlon involved unique logistics and cold water swims.
  • Mental preparation is crucial for endurance racing.
  • Injuries can be a part of the journey, but recovery is possible.
  • Support from friends and crew is invaluable during races.
  • Lauren aims to qualify for prestigious races like Western States.
  • She finds joy in the community and inspiration from others.
  • Each race teaches valuable lessons about resilience and determination.
  • The thrill of crossing the finish line is unmatched.
  • Lauren plans to continue racing and exploring new challenges.

Chapters

00:00

Celebrating 50 Years Through Running

06:01

Diving into Adventure Racing and Obstacle Courses

14:59

Training Strategies and Balancing Work

23:09

March Madness: Stacked Road Races

31:20

Epic June: Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon

39:10

July's First 100K: The Great Hill Ultra

44:39

Adventures in Racing: A Journey Through Challenges

52:08

The Rollercoaster of Endurance Racing

01:01:11

Celebrating Achievements and Future Goals

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In this Adventure Jogger episode, Lauren Paulson shares her inspiring journey of celebrating her 50th birthday with 12 races in 12 months. From triathlons to ultras, including her first 100K & 100 Miler and the Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon, Lauren reflects on training, resilience, and the joy of racing with friends.

Takeaways

  • Lauren is running a race every month to celebrate her 50th birthday.
  • She transitioned from swimming to running after college.
  • Her first marathon was in 2001 at the Columbus Marathon.
  • Lauren has completed 12 full Ironmans and qualified for Kona.
  • She experienced COVID during her first Kona Championships.
  • Trail running became her favorite after knee surgery.
  • Lauren enjoys the camaraderie of racing with friends.
  • She balances work and training by being efficient with her time.
  • Most of her races this year were about having fun.
  • If you're not having fun with running, what's the point? March was filled with stacked road races including a half marathon, 10K, and one-miler.
  • The Eagleton 50K in April was a beautiful run with friends.
  • May's half Ironman in Chattanooga was a hot and challenging race.
  • The Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon was a bucket list adventure.
  • Hydration was crucial during the Grand Canyon run due to extreme heat.
  • The Great Hill Ultra 100K was Lauren's first experience at that distance.
  • The course for the 100K was challenging with bushwhacking and climbing over trees.
  • August featured a local Olympic distance triathlon, which was a shorter race.
  • Lauren felt she performed well in the Olympic triathlon despite it being a fast-paced event.
  • Each race brought unique challenges and memorable experiences. Lauren's journey includes a variety of challenging races.
  • The SOS triathlon involved unique logistics and cold water swims.
  • Mental preparation is crucial for endurance racing.
  • Injuries can be a part of the journey, but recovery is possible.
  • Support from friends and crew is invaluable during races.
  • Lauren aims to qualify for prestigious races like Western States.
  • She finds joy in the community and inspiration from others.
  • Each race teaches valuable lessons about resilience and determination.
  • The thrill of crossing the finish line is unmatched.
  • Lauren plans to continue racing and exploring new challenges.

Chapters

00:00

Celebrating 50 Years Through Running

06:01

Diving into Adventure Racing and Obstacle Courses

14:59

Training Strategies and Balancing Work

23:09

March Madness: Stacked Road Races

31:20

Epic June: Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon

39:10

July's First 100K: The Great Hill Ultra

44:39

Adventures in Racing: A Journey Through Challenges

52:08

The Rollercoaster of Endurance Racing

01:01:11

Celebrating Achievements and Future Goals

Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/theadventurejogger

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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