In Fearless Conversation

What does it actually mean to BE fearless?

It doesn't mean you're never scared, nervous, unsure, or uncomfortable. Sometimes being fearless is simply deciding to do something even when you're a little afraid.

In this first episode of Fearless in Five, we're sharing five simple ways to practice being more fearless in your everyday life.

Being fearless doesn't have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it's one small decision to step outsid...

This episode was completely unplanned.

Edith and I were in Vienna, just talking, when somehow we got onto the subject of a woman she had been intimidated by when she first met her.

And I had to stop her.

Because… Edith? Intimidated?

I don't think I've ever thought of Edith as someone who is intimidated by anyone. 😂

But the more we talked about it, the more I realized how relatable it actually is. We all have those women we look ...

Sometimes, we run because we want to get stronger. And sometimes, we run because we need to remember just how strong we already are.

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, Kim talks with Peloton instructor, Mariana Fernández about the moments when running became a reminder. A reminder of her strength, her resilience, and the person she was capable of being when she needed to hear it most.

Mariana shares the story of her mother,...

Let's get to know the women behind the runners that lead 261 Fearless communities!

At the 261 Coach Summit in Vienna, we brought together women from across the global 261 Fearless community and one of our conversations dug a little deeper into who these special, impactful women are in addition to be a runner.

Kim sat down with Petra from the 261 Club Austria, Leslie from 261 Club Chile, and Paula from 261 Club Austria to talk about ...

What happens when you stop caring so much about what everyone else thinks?

At the 261 Coach Summit in Vienna, we brought together women from across the global 261 Fearless community and one of our conversations was all about caring less and living more.

Kim sat down with Juliet (JMo) from the 261 Club UK, Prima from 261 Club Southern California, and Suela from 261 Club Albania to talk about the things we’ve learned to let go o...

What if the person most impacted by your volunteer work is you?

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, host Kim Chaffee sits down with Marlene Prosch, Senior Operations Manager at 261 Fearless, to talk about the unexpected ways volunteering can shape our lives.

Marlene's journey with 261 Fearless began with a simple goal: finding women to run with during the winter months. What she didn't realize was that saying yes to a volunt...

If someone asked you, "What is 261 Fearless?"—how would you answer?

For years, that's been one of the hardest questions for us to answer. Not because we didn't know what we did, but because we do so much.

In this episode, we're introducing LACES—the simple framework that captures everything we've been working toward from the very beginning. These aren't new ideas. They're the five things every woman runner deserves, and t...

We're throwing it back to last summer! In this New York City-sized episode of In Fearless Conversation, we take you inside the 2025 Club Director Summit in New York City, where global change-makers Kathrine Switzer and Edith Zuschmann delivered an unforgettable pep talk to 12 fearless Club Directors from around the world.

Recorded live at the Summit, this episode captures the passion, wisdom, and bold energy of two pioneers who know...

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, Kim Chaffee sits down with 261 Fearless CEO Edith Zuschmann to unpack the results of this year's annual Club Member Survey. Together, they explore what the data reveals about confidence, community, leadership, and why women continue to show up...not just for a run, but for one another.

Edith shares why measuring impact matters just as much as measuring participation, the survey findings t...

What happens when women are given a safe space to move, connect, and lead?

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, Kim Chaffee sits down with Christina Mayer-Ritzer to discuss the exciting new WE RUN project, a collaborative initiative led by Club 261 Austria in partnership with 261 Club Albania, Opportunity Balance Overcoming, and the University of Prishtina. Co-funded by the European Union through an Erasmus+ Sport Capacity B...

Growing up, Barbara DiGirolamo saw running as punishment, not something to enjoy. With parents who feared sports-related injuries and lived with disabilities, running wasn't part of her world.

In this heartfelt Inner Monologue, Barbara shares how discovering running, and 261 Fearless, completely changed her perspective. What was once something to avoid became a source of gratitude, confidence, and connection.

Join Barbara as she refl...

What happens when eager and ambitious students step outside their comfort zone and apply for an internship? So. Much. Growth.

In this special episode of In Fearless Conversation, we sit down with two talented student interns from Syracuse University Falk College of Sport who took the leap into working with 261 Fearless. They share their academic journeys, what led them to Syracuse, and why they were drawn to an organization dedicate...

What if, instead of criticizing our bodies, we thanked them?

In this heartfelt Inner Monologue, Rosy Spraker shares a deeply personal letter written to the body that has carried her through a lifetime of experiences, challenges, and adventures. With gratitude and grace, Rosy thanks her arms, legs, heart, brain, and every part of herself for the gifts they have given her along the way.

As she reflects on the incredible capabilities of...

What happens when the numbers finally start telling the story women athletes have known all along?

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, host Kim Chaffee sits down with Keri Rubenstein, Assistant Professor of Sport Analytics at Syracuse University's Falk College of Sport, to explore the exciting growth of women's sports through the lens of economics, research, and data.

Keri shares her journey from economics student to sports ...

What happens when the thing that has always felt like part of your identity suddenly feels hard?

In this honest and relatable Inner Monologue episode, charity runner alumni and new 261 Fearless Coach, Ellen Frazier shares the story of one of her favorite races and the mantra that carried her through it: "Is it that I don't want to, or I can't do? I don't want to. Tough. Keep going." As she reflects on that race, Ellen also opens up ...

We've talked a lot of about safety in our last few episodes and today we are addressing a different layer to running safety... understanding your body, preparing for the unexpected, and making informed decisions that support your health and well-being.

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, host Kim Chaffee sits down with 261 Fearless education experts Dr. Juliet McGrattan and Marlies Hirschbeck to explore what it means to saf...

A safer future for women runners starts with honest conversations like this one.

For many women, running brings confidence, healing, strength, and joy. But it can also come with fear—a reality that too many female runners know all too well.

In this episode of In Fearless Conversation, I’m joined by Dena Lewis, ultra marathoner, entrepreneur, and founder of Running Mate, the first real-time, on-demand run-share app create...

What does it mean to take charge of your safety without giving up the freedom to run?

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Raymond and Meagan Doyle, co-founders of Safely, to talk about female runner safety, confidence, preparedness, entrepreneurship, and the belief that no one is taking running away from us.

Ashley and Meagan have built a movement focused on empowering women through education, awareness, and practical safety tool...

Why Self-Care is NOT Self-ish

In this Inner Monologue episode, 261 Fearless Coach Ambassador Sarah Jackson (261 Fearless Club UK) reflects on the importance of creating “non-negotiables” for self-care, not as acts of selfishness, but as essential practices that help us show up more fully in our lives.

Sarah shares how entering midlife, navigating anxiety, and managing the demands of everyday life led her to rethi...