In this episode of Weathering The Run, I talk with Amy Haas. She is a seasoned runner, coach, and adventurer whose goal to run a half-marathon in every U.S. state has grown into a mission of exploring all of our national parks.

Amy shares how she balances training, travel, and life, what happens when you’re out there logging miles state after state, and how the quest keeps evolving into something bigger than just finish lines.

In the conversation we cover:

• What motivated Amy to tackle 50+ half-marathons, one in each state

• How the journey has expanded into “run in all of the national parks too”

• The highs and lows of travel, terrain, weather, and pacing across different states

• How she coaches and mentors runners while still chasing her own goals

Connect with Amy:
Instagram: @raceacrossthestates

I met Morgan Myers back in 2017 with the Columbus Westside Running Club. We had run together occasionally at group runs, but our most recent time running together was 2021 at the GRRR 50k, before she moved away. She continues challenging herself and recently completed the Woodstock 50 miler. She is such a happy person to be around & it was great catching up as she is gearing up for the Huron 100 miler. Don't challenge her because she will go three times farther than you think.

This was a lot of fun! Chelsea and Jordan met at an obstacle course event many years ago. They fell in love and now have two kids. They support each other's journey into running ultras and being a fit family while also juggling life and teaching. I run a lot of my training miles with Jordan and this was a lot of fun to dive into their philosophy as a couple and lifestyle.

Follow Chelsea's & Jordan's journey on Instagram!