On todays show welcome Lisa Sweetman, the new race director for the Five Peaks Ontario trail running series. Sweetman shares her personal journey, detailing how she used running as a tool for physical and spiritual recovery after surviving a brain tumor. We explore the unique challenges of training in harsh Canadian winters, the importance of safety for female runners, and the logistics of managing inclusive athletic events. Sweetman highlights her commitment to the delicate balance between race direction and environmental stewardship and diversity, aiming to make trail running accessible to athletes of all skill levels.  We also discuss affordability in sports and the task of negotiating the rising costs of participating in endurance sports.For a great trail race experience go To: https://www.5peaks.comUse code RUNNINGSCARED10 for a 10% discount at 5Peaks events. For great trail wear and hydration go to: https://www.ostrichrunning.com/WANT TO SAVE MONEY?SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AFFORDABILITY EMAIL FLYER AT: HERESupport the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes!RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: [email protected] us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group