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From set backs to comebacks: Joel Flory and Alyssa Godesky on Recovery

October 19, 2025 • Team thisABILITY

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In this episode, Andrea chats with Joel Flory of 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS and Alyssa Godesky of Pretty Reckless about the realities of injury recovery and their experiences at the USARA National Championships, a 30-hour race held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Alyssa shares insights from her journey with Pretty Reckless, an all-women’s team that finished 7th overall at the USARA National Championships, while Joel talks about his team, 180 Adventures/Lone PAWS, who placed 9th in the coed division and 19th overall.

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about perseverance, mindset, and finding strength when it matters most.

Learn more about Alyssa at alyssagodesky.com
Follow her on Instagram: @alyssagodesky

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