Tough Girl Podcast

  Let me introduce you to Nikki Kimball!! Nikki has had a phenomenal running career and she is a living legend in the world of Ultra running. She has been a member of the US 100K Team from 2001 to 2006, she has won the Western States 100 in 2004, 2006 and 2007. She has also won the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in 2007 and the Marathon de Sables in 2014!  During this podcast we discuss; how she got into running, ultra running, dealing with pain and depression. Nikki also provides advice and tips to help you with your own personal challenges, whether that’s running or dealing with depression. Show notes Nikki shares about her childhood and how she was a skier first, before transitioning into running Not feeling like a runner because of body image issues Accidentally running her first ultra! The race that scared her the most - Running the Long Trail in Vermont - A very technical, challenging 272 miles!  Learning more about the off shoot of ultra running - Fastest Known Time running and the 3 ways you can do it.  T