<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch <br></a></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> <br></p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT<br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>“Running used to be about control — now it&#39;s about connection”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this raw and insightful episode of the MidPacker Pod, Troy sits down with <strong>Angie Lake</strong> — trail runner, outdoor industry creative, and writer behind <em>Blood, Sweat, and Fear</em> on Substack. Angie’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and learning to reconnect with joy through movement.</p><p><br></p><p>Far from chasing perfection, Angie’s journey is about reclaiming space, in the outdoors, in storytelling, and in herself. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, she opens up about:</p><ul><li><p>Growing up a natural athlete, running barefoot sprints as a kid at karate class</p></li><li><p>Witnessing the <strong>Boston Marathon bombing</strong> in 2013 and the long road to reconnecting with running afterward</p></li><li><p>The life-altering experience of surviving an <strong>ectopic pregnancy</strong> — and learning to listen to her body in new ways</p></li><li><p>Why she’s no longer chasing PRs or podiums — and how she finds purpose and power in the “midpack”</p></li><li><p>Her creative and community work with <a href="https://cairnproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Cairn Project</strong></a> and <a href="https://wildwomantrailruns.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Wild Women Trail Runs</strong></a></p></li><li><p>Writing as a tool for self-expression, healing, and resistance</p></li></ul><p>Angie reminds us that joy is enough. Speed isn’t required. And you don’t have to fit into someone else’s mold to be a “real runner.”</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Angie’s Substack: <a href="https://bloodsweatfear.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Blood, Sweat, and Fear</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Angies Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-marie/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Angie on LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p>Angie’s Substack: <a href="https://bloodsweatfear.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Blood, Sweat, &amp; Fear</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://wildwomantrailruns.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wild Women Trail Runs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cairnproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Cairn Project</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.thehormonehacker.com/book" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Cycle Syncing Handbook<br></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Other Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://troyontherun.com/2021/09/16/whole-food-homemade-gels-for-your-ultra-running-endeavors/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Home Made Natural Gels </a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Definitive/dp/0091887585?adgrpid=186996878628&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426888&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=843449528435539051&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010331&hvtargid=dsa-2414841787166&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=843449528435539051--&hvexpln=m-dsad&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Healthmedia_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Taking Charge of Your Fertility</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Janji</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://janji.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Janji.com</a></p><p>A big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it&#39;s gear you can trust. 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Stay clean.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="http://bearbuttwipes.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bearbuttwipes.com</a></p><p>Use the code <em>MIDPACKER</em> for 10% off your order.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<strong>Run Trail Life</strong>⁠</a> - <a href="https://runtraillife.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://runtraillife.com/<br></a></p><p>Find Official <strong>MPP Merch</strong> on RTL!!</p><p>Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. </p><p>Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T&#39;s.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<strong>Freetrail</strong>⁠</a> - <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://freetrail.com/</a></p><p>Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.</p><p><br>Angie Lake, trail running, Boston Marathon bombing, ectopic pregnancy, healing through running, outdoor storytelling, Blood Sweat and Fear, Substack, Wild Women Trail Runs, The Cairn Project, body awareness, slowing down, midpack mindset, running community, outdoor industry, running and identity</p>