EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 46 MIN
S5E4: How a Working Vet Became the 24-Hour World Record Holder
from Mid Life Athlete · host Jason Smith & Greg Ryan
Jason (& Greg when he joins) chat to Sarah Webster, a 46-year-old veterinary surgeon, mum, and the women's 24-hour world record holder. She ran 278km — 173 miles — around a track in Albi, France, and it was only her second attempt at the distance. She didn't run her first ultra until she was 43.In this episode, we sit down with Sarah to unpack how a self-described "not particularly talented" junior runner returned to the sport in her mid-30s, built patiently for a decade, and ended up rewriting the record books — all while holding down a full-time job and raising a family.Support the showClick here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox.
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Jason (& Greg when he joins) chat to Sarah Webster, a 46-year-old veterinary surgeon, mum, and the women's 24-hour world record holder. She ran 278km — 173 miles — around a track in Albi, France, and it was only her second attempt at the distance. She didn't run her first ultra until she was 43. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah to unpack how a self-described "not particularly talented" junior runner returned to the sport in her mid-30s, built patiently for a decade, and ended up re...
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