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The Bolder Woman

The Bolder Woman

Di: Chris Stafford
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 The Bolder Woman shares the stories of women over 50 who are still competitive.Chris Stafford
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  • Biking the Potomac Heritage Trail: Chris Stafford’s Bold 2022 Adventure

    Biking the Potomac Heritage Trail: Chris Stafford’s Bold 2022 Adventure
    Apr 29 2022
    In this inspiring episode of The Bolder Woman podcast, host Chris Stafford takes listeners on an unforgettable ride along the Potomac Heritage Trail, sharing her firsthand experience biking this historic and rugged route in 2022. Blending adventure storytelling with practical insights, Chris recounts the trail’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and the empowering challenges it presents for women seeking outdoor adventure, strength, and self-discovery. This episode dives deep into the trail’s rich Potomac River landscape, the mental and physical stamina required for long-distance biking, and the life lessons that come from pushing beyond comfort zones. Perfect for cyclists, hikers, adventure travelers, and anyone passionate about women’s empowerment in the outdoors, Chris offers tips for planning your own Potomac Heritage Trail journey, staying safe on the route, and embracing bold experiences at any stage of life.

    Tune in on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for an inspiring look at resilience, exploration, and the transformative power of nature.

    Keywords: Potomac Heritage Trail, Chris Stafford, women’s adventure podcast, The Bolder Woman podcast, biking the Potomac in 2022, women cyclists, outdoor empowerment, adventure storytelling, long-distance biking, women who explore, Potomac River trail, trail riding tips, women in the outdoors, inspirational women’s podcast, cycling journey.

    Marci Kornegay chats with Chris Stafford about the bike ride they did together—April 19-26—when they took on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail from Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - a total of 427 miles over eight days. Marci, 42, and Chris, 70, combined their athletic backgrounds and adventure seeking spirits to take on their first long distance cycling challenge. The ride would involve two days on the road in southern Maryland to reach Washington, DC. From there they joined the Columbus & Ohio Canal Path (C&O) that runs from Georgetown, DC to Cumberland, MD, arriving three days later. it is there that the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) begins and runs over the Allegheny Mountains reaching 2392 feet at the Eastern Continental Divide, shortly after crossing the Mason Dixon Line, arriving in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. It was an epic adventure for them both, not knowing what was around every corner along the way, and where some situations would mean facing real fears head-on. Marci takes on the role of host as she interviews Chris about the trip, what it felt like to take on such a big challenge, why she did it, what she learned from it, including her fear of heights, and what advice she would have for other women to dare to be bold.

    Marci and Chris were also raising money to feed Ukrainian refugees via World Central Kitchen.

    The Bolder Woman is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
    Email: wispsports@gmail.com Follow @chrisstaffordpodcasts on Instagram.
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    48 min
  • Kate Cochrane-Brink: Leaping Over Limits — A Steeplechaser’s Story

    Kate Cochrane-Brink: Leaping Over Limits — A Steeplechaser’s Story
    Oct 6 2021
    In this inspiring episode of The Bolder Woman podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with elite steeplechaser Kate Cochrane-Brink, whose athletic journey embodies resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of personal excellence. Kate opens up about her evolution as a competitive runner, the rigorous demands of steeplechase, and the mental strength required to leap—literally and figuratively—over obstacles on and off the track. Through candid storytelling, she shares the lessons learned from training setbacks, race-day breakthroughs, and navigating the pressures of elite sport as a woman determined to push boundaries. Whether you’re a runner, an athlete seeking inspiration, or someone who loves stories of courage and grit, this episode delivers motivation, empowerment, and a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a barrier-breaking steeplechaser. Tune in to celebrate bold women, fierce determination, and the unstoppable spirit of Kate Cochrane-Brink on The Bolder Woman podcast.


    Our guest this week is Canadian Hurdler turned Steeplechaser Dr. Katherine Cochrane-Brink who at 52 is continuing her sporting life in Masters Track & Field. Kate rode horses as a child before she turned to gymnastics and later rowing at university. At the 1990 OWIAA rowing champs she won the lightweight 4s and 8s for the University of Toronto. Other wins include the North American Henley in 1989, 1990, 1991 in lightweight 8s and she rowed heavyweight for the Oxford University Blue Boat in England in 1992 and1993 and also won the Head of the River on the Thames in 1992. Kate won a Rhodes Scholarship in 1991 the year she took part in the Pan Ams selection camp. After Oxford she went into medicine at University of Toronto and took part in rowing, mountain biking, Nordic skiing and later more road biking. Triathlon was her first Masters sport experience and she competed in the 2002 and 2005 World Age Group Champs. Her Masters track and field career started in 2010 and in 2019 she claimed the Canadian W50 record in 2000 m steeplechase. Nowadays Kate spends her winters competing in Nordic ski and snowshoe races. In 2019 I won the 10 k National Masters Snowshoe racing title and was 4th overall amongst the open women.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    This episode was first released in 2019

    The Bolder Woman is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
    Email: wispsports@gmail.com Follow @chrisstaffordpodcasts on Instagram.
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    36 min
  • Laura Val: The Ageless Champion Redefining Masters Swimming

    Laura Val: The Ageless Champion Redefining Masters Swimming
    Oct 6 2021
    n this inspiring episode of The Bolder Woman Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with legendary Masters swimmer Laura Val, one of the most accomplished age-group athletes in the history of competitive swimming. Known for breaking hundreds of national and world records, Laura shares her remarkable journey from her early love of the water to becoming an icon in Masters swimming, proving that speed, strength, and passion don’t fade with age. She opens up about her training philosophy, mindset, race strategy, and how she continues to push boundaries well into her 70s. Whether you're a swimmer, endurance athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking motivation to pursue your goals later in life, Laura’s story is a powerful reminder that athletic excellence is ageless. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that celebrates longevity in sport, women’s empowerment, and the bold possibilities of pursuing performance at any stage of life.

    Keywords: Laura Val, Masters swimming, women in sports, senior athletes, ageless athletes, endurance sports, swimming records, world record swimmer, lifelong fitness, The Bolder Woman podcast, Chris Stafford, inspirational women, female athletes over 50, healthy aging, competitive swimming, sports longevity, athletic performance.

    Californian Laura Val is a Masters Swimmer who has clocked up some 360 world records, which is more than any other Master Swimmer. In one race meet when she turned 60 eight years ago, she broke six World Records; the 50m,100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m and became the first woman ever to do so. In 1984 she joined a Masters Swimming Team and went to her first nationals in 1987 where she broke five national records. In 2016 Laura broke the World Record in the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyles on her way to the World Record in the 1500m at a meet at the San Francisco Olympic Club. Laura has been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame. She has also graced the cover of numerous magazines including Swimming World Magazine, Swimmer Magazine and SWIM Magazine. “I started as a kid at a local team. When I was about 10 years old, my mom got my four sisters and me into swimming. I instantly fell in love with it and was pretty successful from the start. I just loved it – everything about it,” said Laura who thanks her mom for leading her to the sport.

    Host: Chris Stafford

    This episode was first released in 2019.

    The Bolder Woman is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
    Email: wispsports@gmail.com Follow @chrisstaffordpodcasts on Instagram.
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    28 min
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