{"podcast":{"title":"FACING VERT","slug":"facing-vert-6327711","podcast_index_feed_id":6327711,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/db6f2d50/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/facingvert","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36714964/36714964-1685629764900-b34254ec326fd.jpg","author":"Tara Jordan","episode_count":90,"summary":"Welcome to Facing Vert...both on trails and in life. So, what is vert? For all of those in the trail running community, it is short for Vertical Elevation Gain. Basically, it is climbing a mountain, and we have all faced mountains in our lives. This 'vert' may be an upcoming race, or simply getting up the courage to start training for a 5k. Or, this mountain is an obstacle, a burden, a fear that you just want to claw your way up and conquer. These are conversations you will hear about, and I hope they will inspire you to do the impossible and face the impossible with greater hope.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T00:18:07.985210+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/facing-vert-6327711"},"episode":{"title":"069: Running For The Girl In the Cul-De-Sac-Raven Johnson","slug":"069-running-for-the-girl-in-the-cul-de-sac-raven-johnson","published_at":"2025-05-25T00:39:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/facing-vert-6327711/069-running-for-the-girl-in-the-cul-de-sac-raven-johnson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/facing-vert-6327711","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/facingvert/episodes/069-Running-For-The-Girl-In-the-Cul-De-Sac-Raven-Johnson-e337hka","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/db6f2d50/podcast/play/103056458/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-22%2F400811342-44100-2-9204f4e7fdb88.m4a","summary":"I have learned to expect the unexpected with the amazing people I get to know during these podcasts, and Raven Johnson was no different. Raven had just finished the Hellbender 100 the weekend before we recorded, and not only did she finish, but she finished 3rd female overall! Of course, I wanted to hear every detail of this journey, as I also knew that this was also her first time running the 100 mile distance. When you run ultras, it is extremely helpful to have a 'why' while you are out there...especially in the lows. You can focus in on that 'why' to help you pull through, help you get back on your feet and finish the race. What I did not expect was hearing the depth behind Raven's 'why', and I was amazed by her journey. Raven, thank you for opening up and sharing your story with me. Thank you for your vulnerability, which shows the world your undeniable strength. You are beautiful inside and out, and I feel completely honored to know a piece of your heart. Thank you. If you want to follow or reach out to Raven, here are some ways... Raven's Instagram: @ravenrunswild Raven's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/56373121 Thank you so much for listening! Please share with your family and friends. Follow Facing Vert on Instagram: @facingvert","meta_description":"I have learned to expect the unexpected with the amazing people I get to know during these podcasts, and Raven Johnson was no different. Raven had just fi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/facing-vert-6327711/episodes/069-running-for-the-girl-in-the-cul-de-sac-raven-johnson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/facing-vert-6327711/069-running-for-the-girl-in-the-cul-de-sac-raven-johnson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}