Ep 56 | Trail Running in Calgary | Joanna Ford on Fitness, Mountains & Building Community

Описание: Ep 56 | Trail Running in Calgary | Joanna Ford on Fitness, Mountains & Building Community

Join host Bryon Howard for an inspiring conversation with Joanna Ford, Calgary trail runner, fitness center manager, and community builder. Discover how trail running transformed Joanna's life and how she's giving back to Calgary's outdoor community.

🏃‍♀️ Episode Highlights:

From road running to discovering trail running with Trail Trash
Managing corporate fitness through COVID-19 challenges
Starting Tuesday morning trail running meetups in Calgary
Living in Bowness: Calgary's perfect location for trail access
Navigating Calgary's boom-bust economy in oil & gas
Epic mountain adventures: Livingston Range Traverse
Hiking the Great Divide Trail (GDT) - 1000km in 18 days
Qualifying for Hard Rock 100 after 8 years of trying
Getting into backcountry skiing and skimo racing
Building inclusive running communities through Calgary Trail Runners

💡 Key Takeaways:

The "sheepdog" running strategy for mixed-pace groups
Why Calgary is one of the best cities for outdoor enthusiasts
How trail running builds mental resilience and freedom
Making fitness accessible through community leadership
Real estate insights on Bowness neighborhood living

🔗 Connect with Joanna Ford:
Instagram: @j4walsh
Meetup: Calgary Trail Runners

Perfect for: trail runners, outdoor enthusiasts, Calgary residents, ultra marathon training, fitness professionals, community builders
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