Athletes interviews

Not only for the spectators, but also for other athletes, ultramarathon runners are an inspiration and a role model. What motivates them, what have they experienced during their runs? This is what we try to find out in our interviews.

Pascal Rüeger SUI

Swiss ultrarunner Pascal Rüeger is redefining resilience. Fresh off setting the Swiss 100 km national record, he opens up about the years of setbacks, the patience he had to learn, and the mindset behind elite performance. From DNFs to a historic comeback,

Courtney Marie Olsen USA

From her first appearance on the world stage in 2019 to setting a world record in 2024, Courtney Marie Olsen has steadily built one of the most impressive résumés in American ultrarunning.

Holly Ranson AUS

Holly Ranson is an Australian ultrarunner and endurance athlete who’s been breaking records and pushing limits. From setting a national record in the 24-hour race to breaking course records in 100 km races

Allison Mercer USA

Allison Mercer is a highly accomplished masters-level American ultrarunner who has set records and placed impressively in major ultra races like 50‑mile, 50 km, 100 km world champs, and FKTs.

Robbie Britton GBR

Robbie Britton is a professional endurance coach, specialising in ultra-distance events within running and cycling, since 2013.

Stine Rex Denmark

Join us as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Stine Rex from Denmark, guided by her remarkable performance in the world of ultrarunning. The interview conducted by Daniel Westergren.

Sumie Inagaki Japan

April 30th 2024.
Sumie Inagaki is a runner representing Japan. Let's take a look at her amazing achievements.

Ala Baydoun Jordan

Ala Baydoun. I'm 38 years old. I work for the World Health Organization. I'm so passionate about running, health and nature.

Therese Falk Norway

IAU Athlete Interviews & News -Therese Falk (NOR) Therese did her first Ultra marathon back in 2013 which was the Stockholm 50K and since then she has competed at a variety of distances including time based races. Therese took part in the Bislett 24 hour race and she covered a distance of 261.170Km

Kathia Rached Lebanon

Kathia Rached is a Physical Education Teacher by day, a runner at all times and a personal trainer in between. She is a member of the Lebanese Athletic Federation and she become the first Lebanese and Arab to join the 4 Deserts Club. Her passion is running ...

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