Helen Mino Faukner is a professional trail runner from California, who most recently competed in the Tarawera 102k where she finished 4th female and earned her second Golden Ticket. (And ultimately, turned down her Ticket for the second time!)In this episode, Lauren and Helen discuss her origin story in the sport, and the importance of finding joy in the pursuit regardless of talent or results. Helen outlines her well-planned path upward in both distance and level of competition, and her interest in exploring different types of events; as well as knowing herself well enough to be led by a meaningful "why". We break down her experience at the Tarawera 102k, her decision not to take the Golden Ticket she earned, and what she is planning for next!Please enjoy this episode; and like, follow, and share to stay in the loop!You can find and follow Helen at: ⁠instagram.com/helenredcloudFind and follow W.o.D. at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/womenofdistance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The original 50+ episodes of Women of Distance can be found here (or by searching by name on any listening platform): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/043TR4TB6AaV6nx3eflrBK?si=32ad8df4333d4d6b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is produced with support from More Miles Run Coaching. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.moremilestogo.com

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