Carla Molinaro - Hold It Lightly

Carla Molinaro is one of the fastest ultrarunners in the world, with top finishes at many of the fastest ultramarathons in the world (50k/100k road world champs, Comrades, Two Oceans). She's also a community builder, a coach, a cake connoisseur, and currently in the chase for a WSER Golden Ticket.

Carla brings a lighthearted energy to a sport she takes seriously, and in this episode she and Lauren discuss where that came from: from her history as a multi-sport athlete, to marathoner, to multi-day fast packer, to ultrarunner... Finding or creating community has been a common thread throughout her life, and the foundation for both competing well and living well.

We also talk through her recent experience at the Javelina Jundred, post-race reflections, and her plans to continue the pursuit of a Golden Ticket at the Black Canyon 100k in February!

You can find and follow Carla at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/carlamolinaro

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