In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.

Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.

With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Gerda has cemented her place as a national hero in South African distance running.

But her achievements don’t stop at ultras. In 2024, Gerda achieved the seemingly impossible—winning Two Oceans in April, taking her third Comrades title in June, competing in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, and finishing her year with a strong performance at the Valencia Marathon. We’ll be unpacking how she managed such an incredible schedule, what drives her success across distances, and how she balances the physical and mental demands of being a professional distance athlete.

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