Ashly Winchester an avid ultra-runner, backpacker, rock climber, and mountaineer. She also loves chasing FKT's (Fastest Known Times) and revels in immersing herself in solo, unsupported records in the wilderness. Ashly created and began hosting the podcast, Womxn Of The Wild, in December 2019 with the aim to inspire, educate, and empower women in the outdoors. Ashly in her own words: “As I developed my skills and proficiency in the outdoors, I started meeting and connecting with a ton of really amazing ladies. I realized that I wanted to help bring more women into this world of adventure. I don’t care what anybody says, we belong out there. I want women of all shapes and colors and abilities and ages to understand that you can do these things too, and it’s never too late to start.” New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out. The tough girl podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.
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Show notes
Who is Ashly
Quitting her job
Deciding to make big changes in her life
Becoming a freelance writer
Being in an abusive marriage
Being deep in depression and not knowing what to do with her life
Going backpacking with a friend
Her love of being in the wilderness
Making a living from freelance writing
The financial struggles of writing
Living a nomadic lifestyle
Getting into Fastest Known Times (FKT's)
Getting to explore different areas
Getting into running
Running further and further distances
Training solo
Evidence for FKT’s
Training for FKT’s
Running 74 miles through the desert
Race tactics and strategy
Dealing with periods while running
Using 2 cups
What’s going on mentally
Wild animals…
Using FKT’s as training runs
Womxn of the Wild - community and podcast
Why the X in Womxn
Learning about the challenges of podcasting
Focusing on quality content
Final words and top tips and advice for you
Social Media
Website - https://womxnofthewild.com Womxn of the Wild Podcast - aims to highlight the badass women who explore, adventure, and crush in the outdoors. Instagram @womxnofthewild @ashly.winchester Facebook @womxnofthewild
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