2021 Leadville 100 Winner, Annie Hughes (Ep.92)

Annie Hughes is 23 years old and is quickly becoming a force in the world of ultra running. So yesterday on Off The Couch, we talked with Annie about her preparation for Leadville and the race itself; waiting tables; our idea to run for president (which is related to waiting tables); her plans to run the Moab 240 this October, and what she’s most excited about beyond this October.
Annie Hughes crossing the finish line at the 2021 Leadville 100.

Annie Hughes is 23 years old, is quickly becoming quite a force in the world of ultra running, and this past weekend, she won the Leadville 100.

So yesterday we talked with Annie about her preparation for Leadville and the race itself, but we also talk about waiting tables; potentially running for president (which is related to the waiting tables conversation); her plans to run the Moab 240 this October, and what she’s most excited to pursue in this world of ultrarunning beyond this October.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Congratulations! (4:25)
  • Preparation for the race (9:33)
  • Race recap & thoughts on ‘home court advantage’ (9:10)
  • Other ultra experiences (12:09)
  • Annie’s running background (14:59)
  • Approach to training (19:21)
  • Thoughts on the upcoming Moab 240 (22:34)
  • Annie’s off-days (25:48)
  • More on Moab (33:56)
  • What else are you excited about in the ultra world? (37:01)

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Off The Couch Annie Leadville Blister Review
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