In this conversation, Matt speaks with Chrissie Balding and Leah Combs about the Lexington chapter of Trail Sisters, a national organization aimed at creating an inclusive community for women in trail running. They share their personal journeys into trail running, the importance of having a supportive women-specific community, and the challenges women face in the sport. The discussion also covers safety tips for new trail runners an the environmental responsibilities of trail running.

Trail Sisters (main organization site)

Trail Sisters, Lexington

John's Central KY Trail Club

Kentucky Trail Run Series

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

Matt sits down with Jaiden English, a weightlifter, runner, and certified personal trainer. Jaiden shares her journey from fitness novice to marathon runner, detailing how she balances running and weightlifting, the importance of nutrition, and her passion for helping others online at @jaidenglish_fitness on Instagram.

Tune in for practical tips on managing fitness routines, overcoming mental hurdles, and finding joy in healthy activity.

Plus, HOKA tech rep Derek Knabe returns to the show to give details on the new Arahi 8 and other shoes available at the Silent Disco happening Oct. 4 at John's Run/Walk Shop.

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

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In 2009, Black Girls RUN! was created in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners.

Dania Britt and Tamekka Cornelius, Ambassadors for the Louisville chapter, talk to us about the impact this organization has made on women in Kentucky.

Plus, John's Run/Walk Shop has a HUGE announcement. Listen to this episode for the big news!

BlackGirlsRun.com

Black Girls RUN! Louisville, KY

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

Join our run/walk clubs!