Ruth Croft: Ultramarathon runner talks running through the pain and success to date

<p>Ultramarathon runner Ruth Croft might just be one of the most mentally tough athletes in New Zealand. <span> </span></p> <p><span>She has a champion’s track record; winning the 2021 Tarawera Ultra outright, between man or woman. </span><span> </span></p> <p><span>And then winning last year’s Western States 100 miler – often dubbed one of the toughest races on the planet. </span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Not only that, she did it in the third fastest women's time in race history.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>It hasn’t all been one simple foot in front of the other for Ruth over the years, but the call of kilometres keeps her coming back for more. </span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Ruth’s based on the West Coast and joined Jack Tame.</span></p> <p><strong>LISTEN ABOVE</strong></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>