Stephanie Case is a Canadian pro ultra runner and human rights lawyer based in Chamonix, FR. Over the last few years, Stephanie has been very open about her fertility journey, including miscarriages and failed IVF treatments, and all the emotional turmoil of her path to motherhood. At the end of 2024, Stephanie gave birth to her daughter Pepper, and in May 2025, Stephanie returned to the racecourse for the first time in nearly 3 years, winning the Snowdonia by UTMB 100k. The performance has gained immense mainstream news coverage. This is her third appearance on the podcast:

• Stephanie's fertility struggles
• The financial and lifestyle sacrifices on the path to motherhood
• Return to racing at Snowdonia, only 6 months post-partum
• Starting with a 30min disadvantage
• Lessons on optimism
• Preparing for Hardrock in July
• A lot more!

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Today's episode is a crosscast with our other show, Second Nature. If you enjoy this type of content, search and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player or on YouTube.

Alex King launched his brand Terignōta less than a year ago, showing the industry that it is possible to deliver high quality running apparel without breaking the bank. In this extremely transparent conversation, Alex shares all of the details of the business. As a first-time founder, Alex shares all of the lessons he's learned, as well as his plans for the future of Terignōta.

Show Notes:

Terignōta: https://terignota.com/

Trailmix Article: https://wearetrailmix.substack.com/p/what-if-running-apparel-was-cheaper

Warby Parker HIBT Episode: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/26/586048422/warby-parker-dave-gilboa-neil-blumenthal

Terignōta x Abigail West: https://terignota.com/products/abigail-west-x-crest-cap

Shopify Loan Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

Outside Buyer's Guide: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/clothing-apparel/best-running-shirts-for-men/

Brand, Product, Content:

Gates $100k Prize: https://go.gates.com/GBD-100k-BELTED-PURSE.html

Andy Irons Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWIPRvtAHk

HY.Q: https://www.drinkhyq.com/

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

• Western States Training Camp
• Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, & Jon Rea withdraw from Western States
• Is Kilian the WS favorite?
• Unbreakable 2 cancellation
• What to expect at at TrailCon
• Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of Broken Arrow and WS
• Zegama recap
• Sunnape Scramble preview

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Sponsors:

• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
• Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava