Kylie Aldaz: Finding Healing and Strength Through Running

In this episode of the Trail Trash Podcast, host Garrett and Jason interview coach and runner Kylie Aldaz. They discuss Kylie's running journey, her motivation to start running, and her experience as a recovering heroin addict. Kylie shares how running helped her process her emotions and find healing in her life. She also talks about her goal to complete all of the Colorado 14ers, inspired by her late mother who was a legendary mountain climber. The conversation touches on the importance of finding strength in difficult times and the progression from shorter races to ultras. Kylie also mentions her favorite source of fuel for running, Precision Hydration. Kylie Kornegay, an ultra runner and coach, shares her coaching philosophy and approach to training. She emphasizes the importance of stress threshold levels and finding balance in training, especially for athletes who have full-time jobs. Kylie also highlights the significance of mental strength and mindfulness in ultra running, particularly in longer races where problem-solving and sleep strategies play a crucial role. She discusses her own experiences in races and the challenges she has faced. Kylie also talks about her pregnancy and how she continues to stay active through running and gravel biking. Takeaways

• Running can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and finding healing in difficult times.
• Setting goals and finding inspiration from loved ones can drive personal growth and achievement.
• The progression from shorter races to ultras requires focus, proper fueling, and learning from experience.
• Precision Nutrition is a popular source of fuel for many runners, offering customizable options based on individual needs. Finding balance and quality over quantity is important in training for ultra running, especially for athletes with full-time jobs.
• Mental strength and mindfulness are crucial in longer races, where problem-solving and sleep strategies play a significant role.
• Strength training, mobility, and recovery are important aspects of overall performance as a runner.
• Taking a conservative approach to training can help prevent overtraining and underperforming.
• Kylie emphasizes the importance of finding joy and passion in running and pursuing new challenges.

running, recovery, motivation, Colorado 14ers, ultras, fueling, ultra running, coaching philosophy, stress threshold, balance, mental strength, mindfulness, problem-solving, sleep strategies, pregnancy, running, gravel biking