Become a More Resilient, Confident Runner with Hillary Allen

Another Mother Runner

Sarah Bowen Shea

Running, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Runners at all ages and stages will benefit from listening to this episode: Hillary Allen, a professional trail runner, Trail Society podcast co-host, and author of Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds, shares insight and advice about building resilience and confidence in running (and life!). With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, Hillary details:

surviving a 150’ fall—and returning to racing a year later
building your “confidence bank” with little checkpoints
overcoming the sadness and negativity of a running injury
best practices for effective self-talk
how to embrace power hiking

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I'm jumping into the Feisty sphere with both feet. This September, I'm heading to Lehigh Valley,
0:05.0	Pennsylvania for Feisty Fest. FiceFest is a three-day festival crafted specifically for women,
0:10.7	a weekend away from the noise of everyday life dedicated entirely to movement, learning, and community.
0:16.9	The vibe? Think less, intense fitness retreat more, the best weekend you've had in years.
0:22.5	Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, there's something at Feisty Fest for you.
0:27.1	And I should know, as I'm helping plan the weekend's events, presenters, and special treats.
0:31.8	As an attendee, you can try activities you've never done before, things like track workouts, trail running, and barbells,
0:42.0	or spend the weekend doing the thing you already love surrounded by other women who get it.
0:46.8	In addition to running, I plan to be part of swim sessions, possibly elliptigo demo rides,
0:48.9	and pickleball games, and much more.
0:53.3	On the education side, you'll hear from legit experts, including running coaches,
0:54.4	gravel cycling aficionados, and a strength training coach, plus a live podcast recording of this show.
1:00.0	And built into all of it, real downtime, space to decompress, connect with other women,
1:05.4	and just be for a weekend. I'll be there, and I really hope you will be too. Learn more about FeistyFest by going
1:12.0	to Feisty.co. That's F-E-I-S-T-Y-Y dot CO.
1:26.2	Welcome to another mother runner, your best running friend in podcast form.
1:29.9	We do all the talking, even on the uphills.
1:32.7	I'm your host, Sarah Bowen-Shay.
1:34.4	And today I'm joined by Amanda Loudon as my co-host.
1:36.8	Hello, Amanda.
1:37.7	Hi, Sarah.
1:38.4	How's it going?
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