<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p><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 </a></p><p><br></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</a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br></a></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a> - 10% off your order</p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> - 20% off a premium annual subscription</p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PLAY ON RELIEF</strong></a> - 20% off your first order</p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills?utm_source=LongRunLabs&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shift_US" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>WAHOO FITNESS</strong></a><strong> </strong>-  Use Code <strong>MIDPACK: </strong>When you pick up a <strong>Wahoo KICKR RUN</strong> get a <strong>free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. </strong>Remember to add the TRACKR to the cart and the code will apply to discount.</p><p><br></p><p>“You can hold space for both family and fierce goals. It just takes intention.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Troy Meadows sits down with Melissa Londry, a trail runner, race director, business owner, and mom who’s pouring passion into every part of her life. What started as a pandemic-inspired dive into trail running has become a deeply rooted lifestyle centered on advocacy, mental health, and community.</p><p>Melissa shares her journey from picking up trail shoes during lockdown to directing a growing slate of inclusive, community-driven races in Southwest Virginia. Her events, like the <strong>Woodbooger 100</strong>, <strong>New River Trail Races</strong>, and <strong>Crystal Springs Ultras </strong>are built with heart, intention, and a focus on creating safe, welcoming spaces for all.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond race directing, Melissa opens up about:</p><ul><li><p>Running a group mental health practice and how it supports her running life</p></li><li><p>The emotional fuel behind her upcoming <strong>240-mile</strong> journey across Michigan</p></li><li><p>Creating trauma-informed spaces in trail and ultra-running</p></li><li><p>Balancing parenthood, entrepreneurship, and long training blocks</p></li><li><p>Why her favorite race distance isn’t what you might expect…</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Melissa&#39;s Links</strong></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newrivertrailraces/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@newrivertrailraces </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodbooger_100/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@woodbooger_100</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystalspringsultras/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@crystalspringsultras </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/damascusfestivalofmiles/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@damascusfestivalofmiles</a> </p><p>TikTok: <a href="http://melissa.on" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Melissa.on.the.trail</a></p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.swvarunning.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.swvarunning.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Melissa’s Mental Health Practice</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.swvarunning.com/woodbooger100" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Woodbooger 100</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.swvarunning.com/newrivertrailraces" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">New River Trail Races</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.swvarunning.com/crystalspringsultraraces" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Crystal Springs Ultras</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hyerlyte Liquid Performance</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</a></p><p>Made by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.</p><p>More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.</p><p>Check them out at <a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</a></p><p>Use the code <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> for 10% off your individual order or your first subscription order.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ZZmeB4qub_U?si=BGUk1qTGOB1fWUjr" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">“The Kid” Hans Troyer Documentary</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PlayOn Relief</a> - <a href="https://playonrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://playonrelief.com</a></p><p>Proven Pain Relief for People Who Refuse to Stop!All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted Relief</p><p>Use <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> for 20% off your first order</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Training Peaks</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</a></p><p>A training app as versatile as you. 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It’s running, reimagined.</p><p>Run Your Way</p><p>Buy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code <strong>MIDPACK</strong> to get a <strong>free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. </strong>Remember to add the TRACKR to the cart and the code will apply to discount.</p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>⁠</strong></a></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/</a></p><p>Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!</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></p><p><br></p><p>Melissa Londry, trail running, race directing, Woodbooger 100, New River Trail Races, Crystal Springs Ultras, Michigan 240, mental health, trauma-informed running, ultra training, women in trail running, parenting and running, running community, inclusivity, SWVA running, long distance running, running entrepreneur, Troy Meadows, MidPacker Pod<br></p><p><br>“You can hold space for both family and fierce goals. It just takes intention.”<br></p>