The Terra Girls Podcast

Dara McGuire

If you have shopped at Terra Running Company in the last 2 years you might have had the privilege of working with Terra employee Dara McGuire. Though knowledgable of the shoes Terra Running carries, Dara's knowledge of feet and treating injuries goes well beyond the sales floor. An accomplished ballet dancer since childhood, starting at age 18, Dara ended up needing 4 different reconstructive surgeries on her feet due to the wear and tear of the sport. Now graduating with a degree in Exercise Science, Dara is preparing to enter grad school to earn a Masters Degree in Athletic Training. Listen in to learn more about Dara, her journey dealing with dream threatening injuries as a teenager, and how she plans to use her degree to help other athletes take care of their own bodies. 

Angel Rivera

Though he started running in college, Angel Rivera didn't stick with it until later in life. Now with over 30 marathons and countless other races under his belt, you can find Angel in his "Captain Puerto Rico" racing kit at many Chattanooga and Cleveland races (you might even see him on the side of some McKee Little Debbie tractor trailers in his Zebra Cake themed gear)! Listen in to learn more about Angel and some of his crazy race experiences like competing in the Iron Man and Iron Man 70.3 with little to no swimming experience!

Rhoben Dalusong

Though Rhoben Dalusong hasn't lived in Tennessee for very long, you would never know it! A staple of the Terra Trot running group and a Terra Ambassador, a seasoned volleyball player heading to the Senior Olympics this summer, a familiar face on the pickleball courts at Tinsley Park, and most recently a lacrosse official, Rhoben isn't afraid to try new things and meet new people! From rollerskating, to running Boston, to crewing ultra-marathons, and starting running clubs, listen in to learn more about Rhoben and his running journey.

Mid-Season Catch-Up

This week Brittany and Tiff catch up on how things are going and cover all things Terra!

Merica Stum

The Terra Girls sit down with their friend, hype woman, and "honorary Terra Girl" Merica Stum. Both Brittany and Tiff have known Merica for years but their shared love of running always serves as a fun and fresh connection. In this episode, learn more about Merica, how she came to running as a way to work through a bout of postpartum depression, and the incredible full circle moment that she gets to experience most weeks running with her now adult son. Warning: lots of laughing ahead. 

Jacob Chapman

In this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast, Brittany and Tiff sit down with their co-worker and friend, Jacob Chapman! A familiar face to TRC regulars, Jacob is Terra's resident gear lover and nutrition expert. Listen in to learn more about how Jacob got into running, his love of dachshunds, his favorite type of Tailwind, and some exciting things coming up on his horizon. 

Tyson Black

The Terra Girls kick off the first interview of Season 6 with their friend, and Terra Ambassador, Tyson Black!
Though he hasn't even been running for a full year, Tyson is now one of the most dedicated athletes we know, already having completed a full and ultra marathon (among other races)!
Last summer (2024), Tyson reached his breaking point. At around 360 pounds, he found that he was finally ready to break through negative self talk and take his future into his hands, one walk at a time. Listen in to hear Tyson share about his  mindset shift, the power of having a "why," and the need to throw out the negative narratives that hold us back from our potential. 

Welcome to Season 6!

Brittany and Tiff kick off season 6 by catching up on what has been going on in the last few months, inventing new warm up questions, and laughing along the way. 

Season 5 Wrap Up

Brittany and Tiff wrap up season 5 by answering their own warm up questions and reflecting on 2024 at Terra Running Company and the Terra Girls Podcast. Listen in for lots of laughs and to learn some surprising tidbits about the Terra Girls themselves.  

Braxton Brazell

In this episode, Brittany and Tiff sit down with the one and only Braxton Brazell! If you have been in or around Terra Running Company in 2024 Braxton will be a familiar face. Braxton started as one of our employees in January and has quickly become an invaluable member of our team! Listen in to learn more about Braxton, his love for shoes, and how he handled starting work at a running store when he didn't particularly love running.