The Ultra Running Legend You’ve Never Heard Of... Kiwi Ultra Marathon Pioneer Sandy Barwick!

You may or may not know the name, but Sandy Barwick is an ultra-running pioneer and one of New Zealand’s most incredible but under-recognised athletes.

She is in her 70s now (and is the fittest person at her retirement village!)

In the early 1990s Sandy Barwick was one of the world’s greatest female ultra-runners. Here are some highlights from her CV:

At her peak she was training up to 350km per week, She was the first woman in history to complete 1300 miles in a certified race, She held multiple ultra-distance world records, She ran the length of New Zealand to raise money for diabetes and she was awarded an MBE in 1994 for services to athletics.

This podcast is a small part of the Sandy Barwick story. We cover:

+ How she discovered ultrarunning

+ Becoming a world champion from New Zealand

+ Her race record that stood for 34 years

+ Mental strength, motivation, and dealing with pain

+ Her unique take on aging, purpose, and moving forward

Sandy’s story is equal parts inspirational, funny, and deeply moving. This is her first-ever podcast – and one you won’t forget. Whether you know the name or not, you are about to learn more about a true kiwi legend.

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