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Ultrarunner | Moab 240 and Bigfoot 200 Endurance finisher

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It’s been over a week since I finished the Tahoe 200. I’ve wanted to post an update every day, but the reality is that I wasn’t ready; my body and brain needed sleep and a period of disconnection. After countless naps and plenty of pizza, I’m finally feeling like myself again.

The Tahoe 200 was an incredible 98-hour journey around the Lake Tahoe Rim Trail. This was the first time in seven years the race used the full loop due to previous wildfires. I felt lucky to experience the entire course, even though the burn sections were the most difficult. We navigated fallen trees, thick underbrush, and about 40 water crossings mostly at night while swarmed by mosquitoes. It might sound grueling, but to me, it’s about the adventure and the obstacles overcome to reach the finish.

200 milers are a puzzle where all the pieces have to come together in order to get you to the finish line. You have to respect the distance and terrain while managing your food, sleep, and taking care of your feet. Acknowledge the lows but don’t let them linger too long….
Our puzzle came together well, and my legs felt great during the final 13 miles, even if I was fueled almost entirely by salt water taffy and Jared blasting Natasha Bettingfield

I am so grateful to my husband for his incredible support and planning although the crew might argue that your parking skills might need some work. Huge thanks to my crew for taking a week off from their lives to wait at trailheads with snacks I often refused to eat and watching me sleep. (Josh - I’m sorry about the push pop. )Thank you for putting me back together and enduring my sleep-deprived moodiness at 2:00 AM—I owe you all so much.

To my trail sisters, Sarah, Cassady, and our new sister, B I loved spending another 200 miles with you. Trauma bonding is truly what we do best.

Now, I have seven weeks until the Bigfoot 200—the second leg of the Triple Crown and my second time on the “Darkside of the Moon.”

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The reality is majority of us Ultra runners are balancing our everyday busy life amidst our training and at times it can feel overwhelming. It’s important to find time for the things that are most important to us, even if it means we aren’t perfect when it comes to checking the boxes on training.

For Sarah, it’s the sacrifices she has had to make along the way as well as the grace she gives yourself that has allowed her to train for and complete 200+ mile races whilst still showing up for her family.

Listen in on Sarah’s inspirational story and catch the full episode of The Everyday Ultra Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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New Episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast with the inspirational @snormand18 is out now!

Trying to balance work, family, travel, and ultra training? This episode proves you don't need a perfect schedule to chase extraordinary goals.

Sarah Normand is a full-time professional, wife, mom, and 200-mile ultrarunner who has built success through consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep showing up.

From transitioning out of road running to tackling some of the toughest endurance races, she shares the lessons that have helped her thrive on and off the trail.

If you're training for your first ultra or a new personal best, this conversation will help you become a stronger, smarter, and more resilient runner.

In this episode, you'll learn:
-Why consistency beats perfection
-How to balance training with a busy life
-The biggest lessons from moving from road running to trail ultras
-Practical ways to stay flexible without sacrificing progress
-The mindset that helps overcome setbacks and race-day lows
-Why listening to your body leads to better long-term performance
-How to avoid burnout while pursuing big goals
-The power of community during tough endurance challenges

This episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring insights that will help you train with more confidence, adapt to life's challenges, and keep moving forward when things get hard.

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my childhood pup turned 12 today, so we threw him a birthday party 🥺🎂

#goldenretriever #dogbirthdayparty

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My first MOAB 240-mile Endurance Run, part 1 the first 68 miles (due to picture upload restrictions).

A lot of running and strength training with @100milekyle went into getting prepared for this endeavor. Making it to the start line was a great feeling! Like all the events I've ran, I met some great people during this adventure and shared many miles and chats. Through the first night I found myself navigating the group through the dark & rain to keep us on course. I may have not always joined the conversation, but I enjoyed the moments we shared.

I was out on the course for 4 days, 17 hours and 56 minutes. In that time I only took my phone out to text crew when I was entering or leaving a crewless aid stations. I made 1 phone call, took 2 pictures and 1 video. The pictures and videos I'm sharing were collected from my crew, race photographers, and fellow runners.

The start line was exciting, and the energy was high! The first picture of me on trail, I'm almost to the Hidden Valley aid station. The next few I'm at Amasa Back aid station and it's a full-on pink party! The group photo is the night 1 crew. We were all surprised by Jacksons ladder, basically a straight down rock scramble into a valley filled with aliens (you'd have to of been there). At Base Camp aid station, I got to see a ton of racoons which was pretty cool. After leaving Oasis aid station the sun came out and dried me out for a while, as you can see in the video the mud never dried but the view was amazing. Then I hit my first creek crossing a mile out of Indian Creek aid station, mile 68. TBC....

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Moab 240 on Team Hammond. Already looking forward to next year.

It was a wonderful experience being a part of this team and meeting so many new people along the way. I absolutely LOVE crewing!!!

Congratulations to @nomadic_jefe for finishing a tough race.

Unfortunately @carriedhammond got hypothermia and had to drop. Still a total badass, she came back and paced Jeff the toughest part of the course during a cold rainy night 👊
She is going back to the get the buckle in 2026!!!

Our other pacer @wild.maverick.in.motion was a total beast too getting Jeff through Shay Mountian and the last section to the finish.

Making new friends and helping people push their limits- is the life!!

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240 miles. My hero, my inspiration, my reminder that we can do hard things. I watched you dig deeper than ever out there. Running on just a few hours of sleep, through hot days and stormy nights, facing every element thrown your way, climbing over 10,000 feet on the edge of cliffs… you did it!!!!

At mile 67, you came running in with the biggest smile, even laughing when your hair got caught in the lugaloo zipper.

At mile 97, we got stuck in the mud… on a cliff…worried we would be the reason you don’t finish. We built a “pebbles to heaven” out of rocks and sticks just to meet you at the next aid station. Three hours later, we made it up that damn hill. Anything to get you to the finish line!!

At mile 171, you were freezing, facing one last 10,000 ft ascent into the mountains.

At mile 200, you arrived shaken from the night’s climb, but left more determined than ever.

And at mile 240, you crossed the finish line, RUNNING.

253 started. 111 didn’t finish. 54 women started. 29 didn’t finish. But you never stopped.🤍

Nick, Jackie, @stark.livin — thank you for bringing our girl to the finish. The best crew, and lifelong friends <3

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Sometimes we do big things and they don’t go our way. That’s what happened for me at Moab 240. Those that know me know that my kryptonite is being wet and cold at the same time. It rained on us all night and I got hyperthermic, disoriented, and horrible blisters all over my feet.
I cried yesterday for most of the day. I felt like a failure. I trained so hard for this. I equated finishing this race to being accepted by the ultra running community. I lashed out at @nomadic_jefe for continuing on the race without me. I didn’t practice what I preach to Jaylin…to do the things that scare you regardless of the outcome because that is where the most beautiful memories and lessons are made.
So today…I’m choosing gratitude. I’m grateful to be in Moab because it’s a kickass place. I grateful to be here and cheer on all of the runners especially @nomadic_jefe. He’s at mile 114 and still going! I’m grateful for all of the people in my life that have reached out and asked if I am doing ok. I’m grateful to @snormand18 for running with me through all those 53 miles and cheering me on. I’m grateful to @letsgogregg and @wild.maverick.in.motion for coming out here to crew and pace us just because they are awesome people. It’s exhausting crewing and pacing so them being here was such a blessing. I’m grateful to my parents for watching @smokeybear_corgi so that we can be here and not worry about her.
The whole point of this is to say that I’m grateful to be here and to get to try. It’s ok to feel all of the emotions.

Congratulations to all the runners at Moab 240 this year. And congratulations to all the people fighting battles both internal and external. I know it isn’t easy but we’ve got this.
#gratitude #attitudeofgrattitude #ultrarunners #ultrarunninglife #moab #trailrun #trailrunner #lifelessons

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⚡️ RUNNER STORY: Sarah Normand (@snormand18) ⚡️⁠
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Sarah's taking on the Moab 240 — and there's something special about it. "This year is especially meaningful because my daughter, now almost 25, will be one of my crew members and pacers," she says.⁠
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Sarah had her daughter during her freshman year of college. “In many ways, we grew up together,” she says. Coming from a modest background where her parents worked hard to make ends meet, Sarah spent years comparing herself to others, never feeling like she was enough.⁠
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But she kept showing up. And she kept pushing forward.⁠
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Fast forward to today: Sarah has conquered countless marathons, 100Ks, summited Kilimanjaro, completed a 200-miler (Bigfoot last year), and logged miles on miles across roads and trails around the world.⁠
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Now her daughter will be right there with her mom — along with two incredible pacers and the unwavering support of her son, husband, family and friends. Together, they'll trade the forests of Bigfoot for the stunning, unforgiving desert terrain.⁠
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As Sarah says, "These challenges remind me who I am… Running Moab 240 is a reminder that we can all do hard things. Sometimes it just takes the courage to take the first step!"⁠
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From growing up together to running miles alongside each other in the desert — what a full-circle moment. 🔥

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What @snormand18 did to prepare for running a 100 Miles on a treadmill!

You cannot miss this amazing episode!
You can find this episode on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcast! And don’t forget to rate, review and share the podcast with your friends 🫶🏼

#running #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultramarathoncoach #trailrunner #trailrunning #runner #fitnessmotivation #podcast #runningpodcast

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When you want to over come some mental barriers, some people run 100 miles on a treadmill!

@snormand18 is my kind of people going after this crazy goal of running 100 miles on the treadmill! She completed the 48 hour dreadmill challenge and shares she experience on the podcast!!

And yes… I want to do this now! 😵‍💫🫣

You can find this episode on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcast! And don’t forget to rate, review and share the podcast with your friends 🫶🏼

#running #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultramarathoncoach #trailrunner #trailrunning #runner #fitnessmotivation #podcast #runningpodcast

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EPISODE 77 🎙️

In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers sits down with ultra runner Sarah to dive into her inspiring journey from marathons to extreme ultra distances... like Bigfoot 200. From her first marathon in 2005 to running 100 miles on a treadmill, to completing Bigfoot 200. Sarah shares how endurance running is as much a mental challenge as it is physical. She opens up about the lessons learned from her first ultra at Bigfoot 200, her strategies for aid stations, and the role nutrition and hydration play in preparing for her upcoming Moab 240.
This conversation is not only about racing but also about mindset, balance, and the shared strength of the running community. Whether you’re chasing your first marathon or dreaming of 200+ mile races, Sarah’s story will motivate you to embrace challenges and lean into the mental side of endurance running.
Thank you so much Sarah for being on the podcast!

You can find this episode on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcast! And don’t forget to rate, review and share the podcast with your friends 🫶🏼

#running #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultramarathoncoach #trailrunner #trailrunning #runner #fitnessmotivation #podcast #runningpodcast

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