What does it take to balance elite ultrarunning with motherhood?

In this episode, I sit down with Careth Arnold, one of the top-ranked ultrarunners in the United States, to talk about her journey from a recreational runner and mother of two to competing at some of the biggest trail and ultramarathon races in the world.

We discuss her rapid rise in the sport, 100-mile racing, Western States, TDS, Hardrock, training while raising young children, overcoming setbacks, dealing with DNFs, race nutrition struggles, and the mindset required to keep showing up when things don't go as planned.

Careth shares why every race is just another brick in the wall she's building, what success means to her, and how motherhood has shaped her approach to endurance and life.

Whether you're an ultrarunner, trail runner, parent, or someone chasing ambitious goals, this conversation is packed with lessons about resilience, consistency, and pushing beyond perceived limits.

• Ultrarunning and motherhood
• 100-mile races
• Western States 100
• TDS by UTMB
• Hardrock 100
• Trail running mindset
• Dealing with failure and DNFs
• Nutrition challenges in ultras
• Training while raising children
• Endurance, resilience, and growth

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