2021 Leadville 100 Winner, Annie Hughes

Off The Couch

English - August 25, 2021 23:14 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
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Annie Hughes is 23 years old and is quickly becoming quite a force in the world of ultra running. So we talked with Annie about her preparation for the Leadville 100 and the race itself; waiting tables; potentially running for president (which is related to waiting tables); her plans to run the Moab 240 this October, and what she’s most excited about beyond this October.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Congratulations! (4:25)Preparation for the race (9:33)Race recap & thoughts on ‘home court advantage’ (9:10)Other ultra experiences (12:09)Annie’s running background (14:59)Approach to training (19:21)Thoughts on the upcoming Moab 240 (22:34)Annie’s off-days (25:48)More on Moab (33:56)What else are you excited about in the ultra world? (37:01)