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Episode 128: Sylvie Abel
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This week, we’re talking to Sylvie Abel, a superstar trail runner and incredible human who found her sense of belonging on the trails of a new country. Sylvie’s journey wasn’t just about discovering running—it was about navigating a new country while finding her strength, her people, and ultimately, herself. Sylvie is an open book and shares what resilience and bravery looks like in the face of uncertainty and struggle.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🌍 How moving to a new country challenged Sylvie to navigate new social norms
💭 The feeling of being lost and how a race gave her the sense of home she was searching for
🏞️ Running as a way to break through tough times, and finding freedom and self-expression on the trails
🏁 The journey to Quicksilver, navigating motherhood and racing
💡 How motherhood reshaped Sylvie’s perspective on both life and running
🏅Finding redemption at Quad Dipsea and being as close to satisfied as she’s ever been in a race
📅 Her goal to revisit every race she’s DNF'd—showing her child the value of resilience and perseverance
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Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.
Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.
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