Sophie Power

17/02/2025 49 min
Sophie Power

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

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