How Tara Dower Tackled Imposter S...

How Tara Dower Tackled Imposter Syndrome to Set the Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail (in 40 days)

Outside of Work di Gentrix

S1 · E10

24 ott 2024

01:15:39

Note sull'episodio

Grab your hiking boots and trail candy! I sat down with ultra runner and certified trail-blazer Tara Dower, who absolutely SHATTERED the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. What takes most people 5 to 6 months, Tara crushed in just 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes – yep, from Maine to Georgia, 2,197 miles later. No biggie.

In this episode, we dive into how she pulled off such a mind-blowing feat, from navigating mental battles (even record-breakers have imposter syndrome, y’all!) to dodging wildlife and dirt-napping along the way. Plus, the epic planning and teamwork it took to keep her moving forward.

We also get into some bigger conversations about learning from failure, the need for more representation of women in athletics, what she wants her legacy to be and… wait for it… did she really encounter a Skinwalker in the woods?!

Follow Tara:

YouTube: Tara Treks

Instagram: @tara.dower

TikTok: @tara.dower

Website: https://tara-treks.com/

Support Tara's Girls on the Run Fundraiser: https://support.girlsontherun.org/fundraiser/5607331

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2M5G88i_w3M

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