The Ruck is back! Today Ari talks with fitness enthusiast Danielle Parsons about her transition from a sedentary lifestyle to competitive functional racing. A stay-at-home mother of three, Parsons describes her evolution from being unable to perform a single pushup to completing multiple five-kilometer races and training for her first HYROX event. They discuss the technical structure of functional fitness competitions, which combine heavy strength stations with significant running distances. Parsons also highlights her commitment to mental health advocacy, using her upcoming race in Las Vegas to fundraise (Race for Impact) for accessible therapy and medication. Danielle emphasizes that consistency and personal mindset are more important than athletic perfection or speed.

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It's 2026 and the sisters are back! Today, hosts Justine and Kylie interview Camille Malmquist, the captain of the Mikkeller Running Club (MRC) Reno, to discuss the intersection of fitness, community, and New Year’s resolutions. Camille recounts her journey from a casual runner in Paris to establishing a local chapter in Nevada, emphasizing how the club’s socially-oriented "no drop" philosophy fosters inclusivity for all skill levels. The conversation highlights the McCarathon, an unofficial "underground" marathon around Reno’s McCarran Boulevard, which began as a personal training run and evolved into a major annual group event. Beyond race logistics, the speakers explore motivational strategies, such as using phone screen time statistics to set weekly mileage goals and the importance of high-quality gear like moisture-wicking socks. They finish it off with personal reflections on safety, including encounters with wildlife and the psychological benefits of group support during ultra-marathons.

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On today's show we are running wth Camille Herron, a celebrated ultramarathon champion. We cover a lot and we do so in five instalments due to bad internet!

We discuss the evolution of her career and the broader sport of long-distance running. Herron details her transition from marathon racing to breaking world records in ultra-endurance events, highlighting a pivotal 100K win that redirected her professional path. We explore the increased commercialization of running, where Herron explains how she helped establish modern contract standards for professional athletes. She also addresses the need for standardized regulations and ethical oversight within the trail running community to ensure fairness as the sport grows.

Furthermore, Herron shares personal insights into her resilience following severe injuries and how her neurodiversity influences her analytical approach to competition. We finish off with our Running Scared and rapid fire questions.

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