Flora Beverley: The Healing Power of Trail Running and Her Transition to Ultramarathons

On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Flora Beverley (@foodfitnessflora) & her unexpected journey into the world of running, starting from a reluctant sportsperson to becoming a passionate ultramarathon runner. Hear how Flora jumped from zero to a full marathon in Tokyo on just ten weeks' notice! Learn about her transition from the harshness of road marathons to the forgiving nature of trail running, which helped her recover from injuries and redefine her relationship with running. Dive into Flora's adventures in ultra running, including her participation in races in picturesque but challenging locations, overcoming physical and mental hurdles. Flora discusses how running reshaped her lifestyle, offering her opportunities to explore beautiful landscapes and meet like-minded enthusiasts, turning a fitness activity into a source of joy and community. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes. And as always, don’t forget to send in your embarrassing running stories to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or send us a voice-note on Instagram. For a 2-week free trial at Runna use the code 'RUNNAPODCAST' See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.