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Sophie started running 2009, she found herself signing up to the infamous Marathon des Sables before she had even run a mile, having been inspired by a friend who’d completed the multi stage event of 250+ over 7 days in 50+ degrees Celsius. Sophie has accomplished so many incredible things, including a Full Ironman with only 9 months of training, a Spartathlon - 155 mile non-stop race, Nepal Multi Stage Ultramarathon, Impact Marathon, Transgrancanaria Ultramarathon, Spine Fusion 270 mile unaided race, and a whopping 40 Ultramarathons in total.
in 2018 Sophie had qualified again for UTMB, having been unable to defer her entry to the prestigious Ultramarathon in 2014, Sophie was determined to make the start line in 2018, but the logistics soon found her just 3 months Postpartum for Race Day! Incredibly, Sophie made the start line, and was able to complete the race - all while breast feeding along the way. Sophie attributes her ability to complete this epic Ultramarathon not only to her resilience and having a true, and meaningful goal, but furthermore the team she chooses to surround herself with, and the important factor of goals and shared goals within her marriage and family. Her outlook on her achievements is incredibly humbling, and a credit to who Sophie is as a person.
Tune in to hear more about the following:
- How Sophie first got into running
- How Sophie found herself signing up to Marathon des Sables having only ever ran a mile before
How Sophie’s first race was an ultra marathon.
- Initially qualifying for UTMB in 2014 but was unable to participate
- How she qualified for UTMB a second time - but would be three months postpartum
Her initial UTMB goal and why she changed her goal
What Sophie really thinks of the UTMB Photo that went viral
The importance of engineering a good support network
How her and her husband are able to share their joy for endurance events
Nepal Multi Stage Marathon
Iceland
How Sophie signed up and completed an Ironman in just 9 months
Why you can’t compare in Ultramarathons
The Spine Fusion 270 Mile Race - unsupported race
Links:
Sophie’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ultra_sophie/
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a776612/sophie-power-interview/
Marathon des Sables -
https://marathondessables.co.uk/
Impact Marathon
https://www.impactmarathon.com/
Spine Fusion Ultra Stage 268 Mile Race along Penine Way
https://thespinerace.com/
Natalie - Not Another Runner
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/
Blog:
https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/
Easy Thrills Podcast
https://anchor.fm/easythrills
Interview with Easy Thrills Podcast
https://anchor.fm/easythrills/episodes/Natalie-Hawkins---Not-another-runner-e488pg
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Sophie started running 2009, she found herself signing up to the infamous Marathon des Sables before she had even run a mile, having been inspired by a friend who’d completed the multi stage event of 250+ over 7 days in 50+ degrees Celsius. Sophie has accomplished so many incredible things, including a Full Ironman with only 9 months of training, a Spartathlon - 155 mile non-stop race, Nepal Multi Stage Ultramarathon, Impact Marathon, Transgrancanaria Ultramarathon, Spine Fusion 270 mile unaided race, and a whopping 40 Ultramarathons in total.
in 2018 Sophie had qualified again for UTMB, having been unable to defer her entry to the prestigious Ultramarathon in 2014, Sophie was determined to make the start line in 2018, but the logistics soon found her just 3 months Postpartum for Race Day! Incredibly, Sophie made the start line, and was able to complete the race - all while breast feeding along the way. Sophie attributes her ability to complete this epic Ultramarathon not only to her resilience and having a true, and meaningful goal, but furthermore the team she chooses to surround herself with, and the important factor of goals and shared goals within her marriage and family. Her outlook on her achievements is incredibly humbling, and a credit to who Sophie is as a person.
Tune in to hear more about the following:
- How Sophie first got into running
- How Sophie found herself signing up to Marathon des Sables having only ever ran a mile before
How Sophie’s first race was an ultra marathon.
- Initially qualifying for UTMB in 2014 but was unable to participate
- How she qualified for UTMB a second time - but would be three months postpartum
Her initial UTMB goal and why she changed her goal
What Sophie really thinks of the UTMB Photo that went viral
The importance of engineering a good support network
How her and her husband are able to share their joy for endurance events
Nepal Multi Stage Marathon
Iceland
How Sophie signed up and completed an Ironman in just 9 months
Why you can’t compare in Ultramarathons
The Spine Fusion 270 Mile Race - unsupported race
Links:
Sophie’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ultra_sophie/
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a776612/sophie-power-interview/
Marathon des Sables -
https://marathondessables.co.uk/
Impact Marathon
https://www.impactmarathon.com/
Spine Fusion Ultra Stage 268 Mile Race along Penine Way
https://thespinerace.com/
Natalie - Not Another Runner
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/
Blog:
https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/
Easy Thrills Podcast
https://anchor.fm/easythrills
Interview with Easy Thrills Podcast
https://anchor.fm/easythrills/episodes/Natalie-Hawkins---Not-another-runner-e488pg