Time to finally close the UTMB chapter (last post I promise), but I couldn’t finish without sharing my favorite photo from all 174km.
I always say it is “just” running - and it is - but running is also the vehicle that gives us these moments. And this photo to me holds everything that really matters - Martin’s love, support, and always being in it together.
Thanks @martingaff 😘
📸 @tommy_leeming_@we_are_sungod 🙏
This is how you know you have the right crew…
•They will touch your manky feet for a second year in a row and lather them up real good with anti-chaff.
•They will easily distract you from the fact that you’ve still got 50km to go with conversations of vasectomies, bubble farts, and their dating life.
•They will shove ice in your banadana, running vest, and arm sleeves and say you’re looking really good (when clearly that’s a lie).
•And to top it off they will happily jump in Dino costumes and join you for the last 300m of running a silly long way.
So thank you
@afvarner@davidvthompson@martingaff@abby.k.hall@cordisimo
For making getting to Auburn a journey I will never forget.
#wser #dreamteam #unitedbysummits #adidasterrex #garmin #beatyesterday
🎥 @stephenkersh
That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty !
Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!
Nothing but respect between these two 🤝
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They were fierce and they didn’t give up until the very last of the Furber Steps 🔥
Here’s the @ultratrailaustralia 🟧50K women race podium:
🥇 @yaomiao1 in 4:33:12
🥈 @ruthcrofty in 4:34:42
🥉 @hollyrranson in 4:57:13
What a start to the day in the Blue Mountains!
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Stunt performed by a professional. Do not attempt at home ⚠️
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The Blue Mountains are an unreal place 🤯
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New Zealand has some serious scenery, so when a Kiwi says they’re blown away… you know it’s special
@ruthcrofty last raced here in the Blue Mountains back in 2021 and remembers the notorious ups and downs of this course, and hopes her experience prepares her for race day today
2025 Female OCC Champion @yaomiao1 🇨🇳 vs. 2025 Female UTMB Champion @ruthcrofty 🇳🇿: what could go wrong?
Let us know your thoughts and predictions 👇
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