On Episode 27 of Stand Up Again with Sophie and Nick Rado, we talk with Kiwi ultra-runner Sophie Woods, who just completed the gruelling 2,000km Via Alpina across eight countries in under 28 days, setting a new fastest known time and becoming the fastest person to complete the route.
Behind that extraordinary achievement is a deeply personal journey. Sophie opens up about unsuccessful IVF, grieving her dream of becoming a mum, and learning to accept a life different from the one she had imagined. After falling out of love with running and feeling let down by her body, taking on an enormous new challenge helped Sophie rediscover what her body was capable of and find joy again.
Sophie shares what ultra-running has taught her about life’s inevitable highs and lows, doing the hard thing, and knowing that a bad hour doesn’t mean a bad day.
If you’re in a funk, ready to set a new goal or simply need some inspiration to get moving again, this episode is for you.
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