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The Midpacker PodcastAuthor: Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows
Freetrail presents The Midpacker Podcast, which follows middle and back of the pack trail runners and ultra runners at the heart of the trail running community. Join host Troy Meadows weekly as he talks through what it takes to balance life and running with everyday runners doing extra ordinary things on and off the trails. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#104 Angie Lake | Re-finding the Joy of Running, Wild Women Trail Runs, & Listening to Your Body
Monday, 22 December, 2025
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: MidPack Musings SubStackSupport the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTTRAINING PEAKS start your free trial at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/“Running used to be about control — now it's about connection”In this raw and insightful episode of the MidPacker Pod, Troy sits down with Angie Lake — trail runner, outdoor industry creative, and writer behind Blood, Sweat, and Fear on Substack. Angie’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and learning to reconnect with joy through movement.Far from chasing perfection, Angie’s journey is about reclaiming space, in the outdoors, in storytelling, and in herself. In this episode, she opens up about:Growing up a natural athlete, running barefoot sprints as a kid at karate classWitnessing the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 and the long road to reconnecting with running afterwardThe life-altering experience of surviving an ectopic pregnancy — and learning to listen to her body in new waysWhy she’s no longer chasing PRs or podiums — and how she finds purpose and power in the “midpack”Her creative and community work with The Cairn Project and Wild Women Trail RunsWriting as a tool for self-expression, healing, and resistanceAngie reminds us that joy is enough. Speed isn’t required. And you don’t have to fit into someone else’s mold to be a “real runner.”Subscribe to Angie’s Substack: Blood, Sweat, and FearAngies LinksAngie on LinkedInAngie’s Substack: Blood, Sweat, & FearWild Women Trail RunsThe Cairn ProjectThe Cycle Syncing HandbookOther LinksTroy’s Home Made Natural Gels Taking Charge of Your FertilityPartner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Run Trail Life - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.Freetrail - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Angie Lake, trail running, Boston Marathon bombing, ectopic pregnancy, healing through running, outdoor storytelling, Blood Sweat and Fear, Substack, Wild Women Trail Runs, The Cairn Project, body awareness, slowing down, midpack mindset, running community, outdoor industry, running and identity
