Relaxed Running

Lucy Bartholomew is an accomplished Australian ultrarunner, celebrated for her victories in events like Ultra-Trail Cape Town and Ultra-Trail Australia. Starting her ultrarunning career early, Lucy's dedication to endurance sports has driven her to achieve incredible feats. In 2023, she made history as the second woman to compete in both the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and the Ironman World Championships in the same year, demonstrating her versatility. Known for her resilience and determination, Lucy continues to excel across various endurance events, inspiring others in the ultrarunning world with her remarkable success and commitment.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Chilly Runs and Training Insights
03:11 Evolution of Ultra Running Training
05:46 Transitioning Coaches: From David Roche to Jason Coop
08:53 Early Running Journey and Discovering Ultra Running
12:06 Injury Management and Mental Health in Running
14:58 Daily Life of a Professional Ultra Runner
18:11 Strength Training and Its Role in Ultra Running
24:51 The Influence of Parental Role Models
27:20 Navigating Aging and Physical Challenges
30:00 The Importance of Mobility and Strength Training
34:47 Nutrition Insights for Performance
44:03 Preparing for Upcoming Races and Community Engagement

What is Relaxed Running?

The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world.

Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.