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Chrissy van Assendelft shares her journey of reclaiming strength after a frozen shoulder left her sidelined. A powerful story of resilience, healing, and self-awareness. Stay tuned till the very end to find out what women do better than men.

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Andrea shares an honest and heartfelt update on her recovery, opening up about the physical challenges she’s facing and the emotional weight that comes with being sidelined by injury. She’s joined by Nick Hurff, who breaks down her recovery plan, key mindset shifts, and the road ahead. Meanwhile, Chip shares exciting details about Team thisABILITY’s upcoming race at Expedition France – Accueil this August 2025 — a race Andrea will be cheering on from afar.

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In this episode, Andrea and Chip sit down with David Grabiner, coming off America’s Toughest Race—Expedition Oregon. David shares what it was like racing solo through Oregon’s rugged backcountry, where he finished 3rd in the Sololist Category and 7th overall. Hear about the grit, the strategy, and what it takes to do it alone.

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In this inspiring episode, Andrea sits down with three powerhouse women from Women of AR to talk all things adventure racing—community, competition, and what it means to show up strong on and off the course. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned racer, this podcast is for you. Don’t miss the stories, laughs, and lessons from Saleena Devore, Chelsea McBride, and Beth Zagurski!

Whether you're gearing up for your first 5K, chasing your next ultra, tackling a multi-day expedition race, or coming back from an injury— www.nickhurffcoaching.com offers personalized coaching to help you reach your goals.

Want to see more of our interviewees? Visit their website or follow them,
Saleena Devore - onthetrailfirstaid.com
Chelsea McBride - SDadventureracing.com
Beth Zagurski - Body Archaelogy Fitness on Facebook

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Andrea and Chip are back on the mic to talk about the story behind Andrea’s broken ankle and what lies ahead in her recovery. They’re joined by Nick Hurff, who will be coaching her through the recovery process. On a good note: surgery went exactly as planned and was a success!

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Tomas Diaz sits down with team thisABILITY members Chip Dodd, Andrea Anderson, Michelle Fauscher, and Sarah Goldman about their experience racing the Raid Bimbache — part of the AR World Series in Morocco — held April 28 to May 3, 2025. The team came 23rd out of 39 teams. Hear the stories, challenges, and highlights from one of the world’s toughest adventure races.

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Chip and Andrea chat with Abdellah Baba, guide and owner of Atlas Extreme in Morocco. Prior to the Raid Bimbache, they trekked the Atlas Mountains together. In this episode, they swap stories and dive into the endless adventure possibilities that Morocco has to offer.

For outdoor equipment needs or tours in Morocco, visit atlasextreme.com or text on Whatsapp at +447415547723.

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Their recent trip to Belize had Chip and Andrea reminiscing about their very first adventure race — the Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge back in 2018.
While they didn’t have a GoPro with them during the race, in this episode, they walk through their detailed post-race report. You can read it here:
Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge 2018
https://www.thisabilityracing.com/post/mayamountainadventurechallengeracereport

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