How do you go from weekend half-marathons to running a 100K trail race, with a smile on your face?

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Kate, whose love for running took an unexpected turn from the flat roads of her hometown to the rugged trails of ultra-racing. We talk about what drew her to trail running, how the Barkley Marathons sparked a fire, and why she left road racing behind to chase joy over speed.

Kate shares the highs and lows of training for long distances, what it means to mentally not break during 100 kilometres, and how gear, fuelling, and recovery all play a role in keeping her moving forward. From her favourite mid-race snacks to her training philosophy, we cover it all, training volume, strength work, tapering, and her dream of racing around Austria’s highest peaks.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to run ultras, or why someone would do it again and again, this episode will give you a window into the mindset, the discipline, and the deep love for the trail that makes it all worth it.

💬 Topics we cover:

• Kate’s surprising path into ultras
• Her go-to gear, hydration, and fuel strategies
• Mental preparation for long races
• Her upcoming 84K race with 5,000m elevation
• Lessons from training 100K+ weeks
• And yes, her worst blister story 😬

🔥 Plus: 10 rapid fire questions to close things out!

This one’s for every runner chasing something bigger than a finish time.