In Conversation with Sophie Power - Elite Ultra-Runner

About this episode

Faye McGinty interviews elite ultra-runner Sophie Power about her experiences and advocacy in the running industry.

Send us Fan Mail Faye McGinty is joined by Sophie Power, an elite ultra-runner who, whilst famously known for completing the gruelling 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) while stopping at aid stations to nurse her three-month-old baby, is also a fierce advocate for structural change. As the founder of SheRaces, she is leading a vital movement demanding that the running industry dismantle its 'one-size-fits-all' approach. We sit down with Sophie to discuss how gear, race policies, and ...

People in this episode

Host: Faye McGinty

Guest: Sophie Power

Topics covered

• ultra-running
• women's rights
• advocacy
• sports
• motherhood
• gear policies

Keywords

• ultra-runner
• Sophie Power
• SheRaces
• Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
• women's rights
• running industry
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SheRaces

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