Safeguarding the Run: Being Fearless but Sensible

Safeguarding the Run: Being Fearless but Sensible

We've talked a lot of about safety in our last few episodes and today we are addressing a different layer to running safety... understanding your body, preparing for the unexpected, and making informed decisions that support your health and well-being. In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, host Kim Chaffee sits down with 261 Fearless education experts Dr. Juliet McGrattan and Marlies Hirschbeck to explore what it means to safeguard your run. Together, they discuss practical strategies for staying safe, building confidence, listening to your body, and creating sustainable running habits that support you on any run. Whether you're new to running, returning after a break, managing a health condition, or simply looking for ways to run smarter, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you feel empowered, prepared, and fearless on every run. Connect with 261 Fearless: * Website: https://www.261fearless.org [https://www.261fearless.org] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/261fearless [https://www.instagram.com/261fearless] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/261fearlesskvswitzer [https://www.facebook.com/261fearlesskvswitzer] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/261fearless [https://www.linkedin.com/company/261fearless] Learn More About 261 Fearless 261 Fearless is a global women's running network dedicated to empowering women through running and education. Through local clubs, coach education, and community programs around the world, 261 Fearless helps women discover their strength, confidence, and courage—one step at a time. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps us continue bringing fearless conversations to runners and change makers around the world.

Reclaiming the Run with Dena Lewis and Sydney Johnson

A safer future for women runners starts with honest conversations like this one. For many women, running brings confidence, healing, strength, and joy. But it can also come with fear—a reality that too many female runners know all too well. In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, I’m joined by Dena Lewis, ultra marathoner, entrepreneur, and founder of Running Mate, the first real-time, on-demand run-share app created to help make outdoor running safer. Dena shares her deeply personal story of surviving two assaults while running alone and how those experiences inspired her mission to help women reclaim their confidence, freedom, and sense of safety outdoors. CONNECT WITH DENA, SYDNEY, & RUNNING MATE * Running Mate Website [https://www.getrunningmate.com/] * Running Mate Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/getrunningmate/] * Dena Lewis on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dena-lewis-a9546a24/] * Sydney Johnson on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-morlan/] FOLLOW 261 FEARLESS * 261 Fearless Website [https://www.261fearless.org] * 261 Fearless Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/261fearless] * 261 Fearless on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/261fearless]

Empowering the Run: Fearless Entrepreneurship with Ashley Raymond and Meagan Doyle

What does it mean to take charge of your safety without giving up the freedom to run? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Raymond and Meagan Doyle, co-founders of Safely, to talk about female runner safety, confidence, preparedness, entrepreneurship, and the belief that no one is taking running away from us. Ashley and Meagan have built a movement focused on empowering women through education, awareness, and practical safety tools. Since launching Safely, they’ve taught more than one million people how to use pepper spray and have spoken at races and running events across the country. CONNECT WITH SAFELY Website: Safely [https://livesafely.co] Instagram: @livesafelyco [https://www.instagram.com/safelyselfdefense/] USE DISCOUNT CODE FEARLESS FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER PLUS 10% DONATED TO 261 FEARLESS

Inner Monologue: 3 Non-Negotiables for Self-Care

WHY SELF-CARE IS NOT SELF-ISH In this Inner Monologue episode, 261 Fearless Coach Ambassador Sarah Jackson (261 Fearless Club UK) reflects on the importance of creating “non-negotiables” for self-care, not as acts of selfishness, but as essential practices that help us show up more fully in our lives. Sarah shares how entering midlife, navigating anxiety, and managing the demands of everyday life led her to rethink what caring for herself truly means. In this episode, Sarah explains how her 3 non-negotiables have become anchors for her mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. With honesty, humor, and warmth, Sarah reminds us that self-care does not have to look perfect and that prioritizing ourselves can be one of the bravest things we do. ABOUT 261 FEARLESS 261 Fearless [https://www.261fearless.org] is a global women’s running organization empowering women through running, and education. Follow 261 Fearless on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/261fearless] for more inspiring stories and community updates.

Running, Menopause, and Hope with Dr. Juliet McGrattan

What happens when running suddenly feels different and your body no longer responds the way it used to? In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, I sit down with physician, runner, and author Dr. Juliet McGrattan [https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/] to talk openly about menopause, the evolving relationship women have with running through midlife and beyond, and her new book, The Runner's Guide to Menopause: Your Essential Toolkit for Strong, Happy, and Healthy Training. Juliet shares practical insight, expertise, and compassionate encouragement for runners navigating fatigue, shifting performance, hot flashes, confidence struggles, and more. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that menopause does not, and should not, mean the end of your running story. No matter where you are on your menopause journey, this episode offers reassurance, education, and hope. ABOUT JULIET Dr. Juliet McGrattan is a medical doctor, runner, running coach, and author passionate about helping women stay active throughout every stage of life. Her newest book, The Runner's Guide to Menopause, offers practical guidance, training support, and encouragement for women navigating menopause while continuing to run. CONNECT WITH JULIET Instagram: @drjulietmcgrattan on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drjulietmcgrattan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] GET THE BOOK The Runner's Guide to Menopause Purchase here: Buy the Book LISTENER DISCOUNT Use code: RUN20 (Discount available for a limited time. Depending on when you find this episode, the discount may no longer be available) FOR MORE FEARLESS CONTENT Follow us on Instagram Instagram: 261 Fearless Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/261fearless/] Website: 261fearless.org [https://www.261fearless.org/]