Show Notes
British ultra runner Imogen Boddy joins the podcast to share her incredible journey from team sports in Yorkshire to breaking records in some of the world's toughest endurance events.
We dive into her 77-hour Speed Project record from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, running John O'Groats to Land's End, completing the National Three Peaks the hard way, and the mindset required to keep moving when your body wants to stop.
We also discuss nutrition, recovery, sponsorship pressure, mental resilience, and why learning to enjoy the process transformed her running career.
00:00 Introduction 01:15 The School Challenge That Started Everything 05:30 Skipping University & Becoming a PT 09:40 Seven Marathons in Seven Days 13:10 Running John O'Groats to Land's End 14:30 The National Three Peaks Record Attempt 19:45 The Speed Project: LA to Las Vegas 32:20 Training for 300-Mile Races 35:45 Nutrition, Recovery & Staying Injury-Free 39:45 Mindset, Pressure & Learning to Enjoy Running 52:50 Racing 100 Miles & Future Goals
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