Anna Troup @troupgirlsrun

What Next Mum · 2021-11-10

Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!

In this episode I speak to Anna Troup - a 51 year old ultra runner and Mum of 2 daughters.

Anna and I talk about her love of team sports and rowing during school and university and how she came to ultra running in her 40s in 2012 as an activity that she could do with her partner.

Anna trained for and competed in the 2014 UTMB but it was not until she reduced her working hours in 2018 that she had the time to train which led to success at the Summer Spine Race.

This year, post menopause, Anna achieved the female FKT on the 268 mile Pennine Way despite running the last 60 miles with a torn quad muscle. She credits a lot of her training success to her watt bike as well as running.

Anna’s daughters have also developed a love of ultra running though volunteering at aid stations and undertaking long family hikes and Anna talks about the joy of bring able to train as a family.

I really hope you enjoy this episode. If so, please take the time to leave a review on apple podcasts, drop me a line or subscribe so as not to miss future episodes.

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