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💭 “If there’s a fizz of possibility, I’m there.” – Janet Steer

What if your greatest endurance strength wasn’t speed but the willingness to start?

In this episode of Trail Chasers, we meet Janet Steer: mom of three, late starter, and now a back-of-the-pack ultrarunner who’s taken on the Gobi Desert March, the UTCT 100-miler and most recently the George Ultra Mountain Trail 100km.From doubting her own stamina to standing on podiums in the dark, Janet shows us that bravery isn’t about being fearless it’s about moving forward, even when the outcome is uncertain.

We unpack what it’s like to start trail running later in life, juggle long runs with family life, and learn by doing the “impossible” one step at a time. Janet’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to be fast—you just need to begin.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ Why the hardest part is getting to the start line
✅ The difference between quitting and knowing when to withdraw
✅ Why long races are more peaceful than short ones
✅ How to raise kids with stamina and curiosity
✅ What pacing looks like when your pacer is limping behind you
✅ Why age might be your trail running superpower
✅ The power of saying “maybe I can do this” (and then doing it)

💬 Know someone who started trail running “late”? Send them this episode—they might just see themselves in Janet.

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📩 Inspired by Janet’s journey? Subscribe, review, and tag us @trailchaserspod—we’d love to hear your story.