E 22: "Don't Look Back!" with Ashley Shutts

E 22: "Don't Look Back!" with Ashley Shutts

Author: The Bluegrass BAMR Podcast April 10, 2020 Duration: 1:12:57
I am excited to introduce Ashley Shutts to all the listeners out there this week. She is a mom, hiker, wife, barber, and ultrarunner here in the Louisville area.  In this episode, she describes to us how her love for the outdoors as a kid helped create the runner she is today.  Ashley describes falling ill with an autoimmune disease after having her first child.  Experiencing Guillain-Barre Syndrome greatly impacted the way Ashley approached life after going through therapy and re-learning how to walk.  She started chasing distances and times after her first 5K and progressed to finishing her first 100-mile race at The Falls 100 in 2019.  Ashley states her gratitude to the running community is overwhelming and her best piece of advice is that while bad things can happen to us in life, "don't look back", just keep moving forward and persevere. Show Notes Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome The Falls 100 

There's a particular kind of energy found on the roads and trails of Kentucky, often powered by someone balancing miles with motherhood. The Bluegrass BAMR Podcast taps directly into that current, sharing voices from the heart of this community. BAMR, standing for Bad Ass Mother Runner, is more than an acronym; it's the shared identity of women who lace up their shoes amidst the beautiful chaos of daily life. Each conversation in this podcast unfolds like a long run with a friend, covering the gritty, joyful, and sometimes messy reality of pursuing fitness while raising a family. You'll hear from runners across the state and occasionally beyond, not just about personal records or training plans, but about the support systems that make it possible-partners, coaches, fellow parents, and the inner resolve that gets them out the door. These are stories of resilience, small victories, and the collective power found when mothers run. Tune in for honest talk that celebrates the strength in every stride, proving that the journey is always better with company. This podcast is for anyone who finds their sanctuary on the move.
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