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Sophie Power

Author
UKRunChat
Published
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://zencastr.com/z/dxOEl5oA

Sophie Power is an ultra runner, and campaigner, passionate about increasing access to sport for women. She has recently set a new women's world record for the most distance run on a treadmill in 48 hours, at this year's National Running Show in Birmingham.

Michelle and Sophie chat about:

- Sophie's World Record breaking 48 hour treadmill run at the National Running Show and how she's contributing to scientific research on female athletes.
- Her first experiences of ultra running

- How a viral picture of her breastfeeding at the 106-mile UTMB led to her campaigning about inclusivity for female athletes.

- How race directors can make their events more inclusive for women.

- How male runners can be female allies on the trails

The SheRACES female-only 25k and 50k trail race in the Peak District is happening on 2nd August 2025 

Follow Sophie on Instagram 

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