In this episode, I catch up with my friend Anna Louden (Kacius), whom I met last summer while running the TMB with Vagabond Trails.

We dive into her journey into trail ultra running—how she got started, what drives her, and the highs and lows of transitioning to life as a pro athlete. Anna shares what fuels her every day, her love for the sport, and the challenges that come with chasing big goals.

We also talk about her upcoming Tarawera 100km race, her deep connection to the Western States Endurance Run, and why securing a Golden Ticket back to this legendary race is so important to her.

Follow Anna’s journey:
📍Strava
📍Instagram

Shoutout to Vagabond Trails:
🌍Vagabond Trails

And a massive shoutout to the 2024 TMB homies—what a crew, what a trip! 🔥