Nurse, personal trainer, ultra runner, wife, and mom... Beth Cruttenden wears many hats! And though she's always enjoyed health and fitness, Beth did not enjoy running when a co-worker first invited her to jog over their lunch break 10 years ago. It hasn't always looked the same, but over the years, Beth has learned to embrace the ups and downs of running, invest in whole-body strength, and enjoy the challenge of trying new things alongside family and friends. Listen in to learn more about Beth on this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast!

Like many of our guests, Matt Korp never really planned on being a runner. But one thing led to another, and soon Matt found himself as an age group winner of the 5k that he had signed up for, mostly just to show his support. Now retired and an active part of the local Cleveland running community, Matt finds running to be an essential part of his healthy lifestyle, enjoying it not just for himself, but as a way to connect with his family and friends.

Brittany and Tiff catch up and reflect on what's upcoming in the Terra-verse. 

Although she had always been active, Cynthia Shonts hadn't really dabbled in running until, in 2024, for her 50th birthday, she challenged herself to move 2024 miles. Needing to rack up as many miles as she could, Cynthia decided to give running a try. After signing up for a 5k with a friend and experiencing some of that race day magic, Cynthia was hooked. Listen in to learn more about Cynthia, her running journey, her bike riding adventures, and her love of gardening and food.

Like many women, Jenny Carson found her way to running after her son was born, and she wanted to "shed some stubborn baby weight." Now, over 26 years later, Jenny is still running and discovering new ways that it can help during difficult life transitions. Listen in to learn more about Jenny, how she found her way to Cleveland and the Cleveland running community, and her love/hate relationship with Tough Mudder races.

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff chat with their good friend, Trae Cody! A familiar face in Bradley County, Trae was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. Though he dabbled with running in the past, Trae only recently rediscovered his love for running, particularly ultra running. Listen in to learn more about Trae, his love of good pizza, his experience working with a run coach, and how, even with all the craziness that comes with life, family, and managing a business, he makes time to get some miles in. 

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff chat with their friend and Terra Ambassador, Sam Kamely! After her running was scrutinized as a child, Sam steered clear of the sport for most of her life, until a few years ago, when she worked up the courage to give it another try. Now, a few years into being a runner, Sam is in a new season, learning what it means to run and be active while pregnant. Listen in to learn more about Sam and her running journey in this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast!

In the first interview of Season 7, Brittany and Tiff sit down with their new friend, Drew Mapp! Drew is a former gamer turned running content creator and the founder of the brand new Cleveland City Run Club. Listen in to learn more about Drew, how and why he got into running, and why you should eat a lot of carbs...

Brittany and Tiff kick off Season 7, recapping the summer and coming up with the Warm Up Questions live (spoiler: some questions are better than others).

Brittany and Tiff wrap up Season 6 with some "anti warm-up questions," reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the season, and a look ahead at what's happening at Terra this summer.

A friendly and familiar face to many in Cleveland, Aubrey Michaels is proud to be born and raised in Southeast Tennessee. Though a younger version of herself would never have guessed she would one day enjoy running, the craziness of the pandemic coaxed her and her dad onto the streets of Cleveland for fresh air and exercise. Little did Aubrey know that running would prove to be a much-needed lifeline in harder days to come. Listen in to learn more about Aubrey, her running story, her upcoming gig as an Interpretive Park Ranger, and whether or not she is a Bobcat, Kangaroo Mouse, or Baby Goat. 

If you have shopped at Terra Running Company in the last 2 years you might have had the privilege of working with Terra employee Dara McGuire. Though knowledgable of the shoes Terra Running carries, Dara's knowledge of feet and treating injuries goes well beyond the sales floor. An accomplished ballet dancer since childhood, starting at age 18, Dara ended up needing 4 different reconstructive surgeries on her feet due to the wear and tear of the sport. Now graduating with a degree in Exercise Science, Dara is preparing to enter grad school to earn a Masters Degree in Athletic Training. Listen in to learn more about Dara, her journey dealing with dream threatening injuries as a teenager, and how she plans to use her degree to help other athletes take care of their own bodies. 

Though he started running in college, Angel Rivera didn't stick with it until later in life. Now with over 30 marathons and countless other races under his belt, you can find Angel in his "Captain Puerto Rico" racing kit at many Chattanooga and Cleveland races (you might even see him on the side of some McKee Little Debbie tractor trailers in his Zebra Cake themed gear)! Listen in to learn more about Angel and some of his crazy race experiences like competing in the Iron Man and Iron Man 70.3 with little to no swimming experience!

Though Rhoben Dalusong hasn't lived in Tennessee for very long, you would never know it! A staple of the Terra Trot running group and a Terra Ambassador, a seasoned volleyball player heading to the Senior Olympics this summer, a familiar face on the pickleball courts at Tinsley Park, and most recently a lacrosse official, Rhoben isn't afraid to try new things and meet new people! From rollerskating, to running Boston, to crewing ultra-marathons, and starting running clubs, listen in to learn more about Rhoben and his running journey.

This week Brittany and Tiff catch up on how things are going and cover all things Terra!

The Terra Girls sit down with their friend, hype woman, and "honorary Terra Girl" Merica Stum. Both Brittany and Tiff have known Merica for years but their shared love of running always serves as a fun and fresh connection. In this episode, learn more about Merica, how she came to running as a way to work through a bout of postpartum depression, and the incredible full circle moment that she gets to experience most weeks running with her now adult son. Warning: lots of laughing ahead. 

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany and Tiff sit down with their co-worker and friend, Jacob Chapman! A familiar face to TRC regulars, Jacob is Terra's resident gear lover and nutrition expert. Listen in to learn more about how Jacob got into running, his love of dachshunds, his favorite type of Tailwind, and some exciting things coming up on his horizon. 

The Terra Girls kick off the first interview of Season 6 with their friend, and Terra Ambassador, Tyson Black! Though he hasn't even been running for a full year, Tyson is now one of the most dedicated athletes we know, already having completed a full and ultra marathon (among other races)! Last summer (2024), Tyson reached his breaking point. At around 360 pounds, he found that he was finally ready to break through negative self talk and take his future into his hands, one walk at a time. Listen in to hear Tyson share about his  mindset shift, the power of having a "why," and the need to throw out the negative narratives that hold us back from our potential. 

Brittany and Tiff kick off season 6 by catching up on what has been going on in the last few months, inventing new warm up questions, and laughing along the way. 

Brittany and Tiff wrap up season 5 by answering their own warm up questions and reflecting on 2024 at Terra Running Company and the Terra Girls Podcast. Listen in for lots of laughs and to learn some surprising tidbits about the Terra Girls themselves.