Ep 282 - The "Woodchuck Incident"

18 Jul 2025 • 31 min • EN
31 min
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You’ve heard of bears, moose, and maybe even the occasional skunk sighting on a run...But have you ever been chased by a woodchuck? 🫠 In this episode, I’m telling the wild (and slightly ridiculous) story of how a peaceful 10-mile road run turned into a full-tilt downhill sprint—with a woodchuck in hot pursuit. We’re talking:The exact moment I realized I was being chasedWhat went through my head mid-sprint (hint: it includes ER scenarios)A truckload of witnesses and a yellow lab 🛻My post-woodchuck escape planAnd why this encounter did not happen on the trails (important PSA!) PLUS: Why you shouldn"t let this story scare you away from trail running... And how you can get in on a future episode with your own weird/funny/crazy wildlife story from a run. I want to hear them all! 🎧 LISTEN IN to hear about:The fastest I’ve ever run without meaning toWhat I learned about woodchuck top speedsWhy this is now my #1 craziest wildlife encounterAnd how I managed to escape without a scratch (or a ride back up the hill) 🔗 WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO I POSTED  Adrenaline-fueled, slightly incoherent, but totally worth it 🐾 Got your own story? Email me or send a voice memo to me at: meghan@meghan-gould.com Or DM me on Instagram @sherunsultras and I might feature it in an upcoming episode! ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

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