#22 Chelsea Creak - Golden Trail Series UK Winner 2023 chats with Faye!

In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Faye interviews Chelsea Creak, recent women's champion of the UK/Netherlands Golden Trail Series. 

Part 1 - Ultra Trail Snowdonia

• Nick did the 55K distance at UTS this year and found it extremely challenging even at the shorter distance. He had planned to do the 100 miler originally.
• The race involves very technical terrain including grade 1 scrambles. The weather can also be highly variable with cold, wet, and windy conditions, or like in 2023, it can be oppressively warm!
• Faye agrees it's crucial for runners to carefully review course profiles and aid station distances rather than blindly entering races just because they sound cool. Slow veteran runners can take 24+ hours to finish a mountain 100K.
• They recommend entrants get experience on the actual course ahead of time if possible and consider hiring a coach for proper preparation. Don't just follow a generic training plan.

Part 2 - Interview with Chelsea Creak

• Chelsea recently won the women's Golden Trail Series for the UK and Netherlands.
• She started running after her husband entered her in the Man vs Horse Marathon in Wales back in 2016 which sparked her interest.
• She qualified for the UK finals in 2022 but had to drop out due to a bad ankle injury. She came back stronger than ever in 2023 to win the series.
• Her advice for new trail runners is to join group runs and clubs to meet supportive people who can provide guidance on gear, training, and racing.

Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast!

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