Lucy Bartholomew, Tom Heath, and Wanaka Ultra | DCR AidStation 45

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Lucy Bartholomew, Tom Heath, and Wanaka Ultra | DCR AidStation 45
Feb 11, 2026
Matt Rayment

On this week’s AidStation, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Race Director Tom Heath about the exciting new event on the calendar, Ultra Wanaka. Ali and Matt also speak to the most powerful returning champion, L. Bartholomew of Diamond Creek, Victoria, about her go-to Rotorua trails, Race week self-care, and the update on her Dad, Ash, after his recent stroke. Matt has been accused of many things, being discursive, even downright circumstantial, but one thing he has never been in the 8 years of DCR is speechless. Thanks, Lucy. Really.   Excellent Stuff.


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