244 | Ashley and Matt Paulson | Summer of Love Series

<p>Join us we welcome back for her 5th appearance on the Pod <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ashkickn.com/" target="_blank">Ashley </a>Paulson and making his debut is her incredible husband Matt Paulson for our 3rd installment of our "Summer of Love" series brought to you by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.backinactionchironh.com/" target="_blank">Back In Action</a></p><p></p><p>Click <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://go.backinactionchironh.com/pain-free-runner-on-the-runs-guide" target="_blank">HERE </a>for their Free Running Guide</p><p>Check out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://myracetatts.com/?ref=ERICKNUUTTUNEN" target="_blank">My Race Tatts</a> and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.</p><p></p><p>In this episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Ashley and Matt, a couple whose life revolves around endurance, support, and shared adventure. From incredible race stories to their love story, this episode captures the essence of partnership and perseverance.</p><h6><b>In this episode:</b></h6><ul><li>Ashley shares her milestones as a trailblazing ultramarathoner, including setting a world record for the fastest 100 miles on a treadmill</li><li>Mattie reveals insights into supporting Ashley through epic races, ultra-endurance events, and the iconic "Harvey" RV adventures</li><li>The couple reminisces about how they met working at a restaurant and their whirlwind romance that led to marriage in just nine months</li><li>Heartfelt stories about supporting each other's dreams, making tough race-day decisions, and balancing life with their passion for adventure</li><li>The importance of support crews, mental toughness, and maintaining perspective during grueling endurance events</li><li>Fun tales of race mishaps, including a humorous story of a naked race and a surprise meet with Chester the Cheetah</li><li>How their shared love for music, journey in the RV, and family moments shape their life together</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:58 Introduction and Personal Updates</p><p>03:29 Exciting News: Guests and Collaborations</p><p>05:06 Introduction and Expectations</p><p>06:12 Maddie's Journey and Achievements</p><p>08:51 Personal Stories and Relationships</p><p>11:51 Meeting and Marrying Ashley</p><p>14:55 Challenges and Growth in Their Relationship</p><p>15:32 The Journey of Love and Second Chances</p><p>18:25 Parenting Adventures and Family Dynamics</p><p>21:27 The Evolution of Fitness and Support</p><p>27:24 From Amateur to Athlete: The Ironman Journey</p><p>33:28 The Role of Support in Endurance Sports</p><p>42:01 The Art of Motivation in Racing</p><p>47:33 Navigating Emotions During Races</p><p>53:49 The Role of a Support Crew</p><p>01:01:10 Making Tough Decisions in Racing</p><p>01:06:59 Life on the Road: RV Adventures</p><p>01:11:03 The Freedom of Podcasting Anywhere</p><p>01:13:29 Support and Advice for Endurance Athletes</p><p>01:16:54 The Journey of Endurance Racing</p><p>01:23:12 The Grit Behind Endurance Events</p><p>01:30:12 The Power of Music in Training</p><p>01:33:00 Celebrating Relationships and Support</p><p>01:36:00 Reflections on Past Guests and Experiences</p><p>01:39:00 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Episodes and Challenges</p><p></p><p>Thank you to My Race Tatts, OOFOS and Back in Action Chiro NH for bringing us our summer series.</p>