Laura Watts

Laura has just completed her 5th Badwater 135 and was 5th lady in an incredible 29:09:02, coming in under 30 hours. Bar a slightly slower race in 2023, she has got faster and improved her results every year; we chat about her meticulous preparation and training for this incredibly demanding race. Her Chief of Crew and husband Matthew also joined us, giving us unique insight into the logistics of this race. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it helps other runners find the show. Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, hop over to the RunUltra website. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, we’d love to hear from you; join the RunUltra community on WhatsApp. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com