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Time to finally close the UTMB chapter (last post I promise), but I couldn’t finish without sharing my favorite photo from all 174km.

I always say it is “just” running - and it is - but running is also the vehicle that gives us these moments. And this photo to me holds everything that really matters - Martin’s love, support, and always being in it together.

Thanks @martingaff 😘

📸 @tommy_leeming_@we_are_sungod 🙏

This is how you know you have the right crew…

•They will touch your manky feet for a second year in a row and lather them up real good with anti-chaff.
•They will easily distract you from the fact that you’ve still got 50km to go with conversations of vasectomies, bubble farts, and their dating life.
•They will shove ice in your banadana, running vest, and arm sleeves and say you’re looking really good (when clearly that’s a lie).
•And to top it off they will happily jump in Dino costumes and join you for the last 300m of running a silly long way.

So thank you
@afvarner
@davidvthompson
@martingaff
@abby.k.hall
@cordisimo
For making getting to Auburn a journey I will never forget.

#wser #dreamteam #unitedbysummits #adidasterrex #garmin #beatyesterday

🎥 @stephenkersh

🎯 We have a winner.

Huge congrats to @ken_pace_pints for calling Ruth Croft’s UTA in-race fueling numbers EXACTLY:

⚡ 450g Total Carbohydrate
🧂 2200mg Total Sodium
🥭 Favorite Gel Flavor: Passion Fruit

Thanks to everyone who played along!

@ken_pace_pints we will DM you to connect on your prize!

📸 @shotbro_nz photos 1, 3, 4, 5
@phillipsage photo 2

🎯 We have a winner.

Huge congrats to @ken_pace_pints for calling Ruth Croft’s UTA in-race fueling numbers EXACTLY:

⚡ 450g Total Carbohydrate
🧂 2200mg Total Sodium
🥭 Favorite Gel Flavor: Passion Fruit

Thanks to everyone who played along!

@ken_pace_pints we will DM you to connect on your prize!

📸 @shotbro_nz photos 1, 3, 4, 5
@phillipsage photo 2

🎯 We have a winner.

Huge congrats to @ken_pace_pints for calling Ruth Croft’s UTA in-race fueling numbers EXACTLY:

⚡ 450g Total Carbohydrate
🧂 2200mg Total Sodium
🥭 Favorite Gel Flavor: Passion Fruit

Thanks to everyone who played along!

@ken_pace_pints we will DM you to connect on your prize!

📸 @shotbro_nz photos 1, 3, 4, 5
@phillipsage photo 2

🎯 We have a winner.

Huge congrats to @ken_pace_pints for calling Ruth Croft’s UTA in-race fueling numbers EXACTLY:

⚡ 450g Total Carbohydrate
🧂 2200mg Total Sodium
🥭 Favorite Gel Flavor: Passion Fruit

Thanks to everyone who played along!

@ken_pace_pints we will DM you to connect on your prize!

📸 @shotbro_nz photos 1, 3, 4, 5
@phillipsage photo 2

🎯 We have a winner.

Huge congrats to @ken_pace_pints for calling Ruth Croft’s UTA in-race fueling numbers EXACTLY:

⚡ 450g Total Carbohydrate
🧂 2200mg Total Sodium
🥭 Favorite Gel Flavor: Passion Fruit

Thanks to everyone who played along!

@ken_pace_pints we will DM you to connect on your prize!

📸 @shotbro_nz photos 1, 3, 4, 5
@phillipsage photo 2

What a race🙌

@ruthcrofty takes 2nd place at @ultratrailaustralia by UTMB 50k in 4 hours and 34 minutes

The UTMB champion decided to race closer to home, as not only is she leading the way in ultra running, but she is also currently studying to become a naturopath and herbalist before she heads to Europe for the rest of the season

#seebetter

What a race🙌

@ruthcrofty takes 2nd place at @ultratrailaustralia by UTMB 50k in 4 hours and 34 minutes

The UTMB champion decided to race closer to home, as not only is she leading the way in ultra running, but she is also currently studying to become a naturopath and herbalist before she heads to Europe for the rest of the season

#seebetter

What a race🙌

@ruthcrofty takes 2nd place at @ultratrailaustralia by UTMB 50k in 4 hours and 34 minutes

The UTMB champion decided to race closer to home, as not only is she leading the way in ultra running, but she is also currently studying to become a naturopath and herbalist before she heads to Europe for the rest of the season

#seebetter

What a race🙌

@ruthcrofty takes 2nd place at @ultratrailaustralia by UTMB 50k in 4 hours and 34 minutes

The UTMB champion decided to race closer to home, as not only is she leading the way in ultra running, but she is also currently studying to become a naturopath and herbalist before she heads to Europe for the rest of the season

#seebetter

What a race🙌

@ruthcrofty takes 2nd place at @ultratrailaustralia by UTMB 50k in 4 hours and 34 minutes

The UTMB champion decided to race closer to home, as not only is she leading the way in ultra running, but she is also currently studying to become a naturopath and herbalist before she heads to Europe for the rest of the season

#seebetter

Ruth’s Got Range! 😍

Huge congratulations to Neversecond Athlete Ruth Croft on her 2nd place finish at UTA 50K in 4:34:42.

To celebrate Ruth’s incredible race, we’re giving away an exclusive Neversecond prize pack valued at $250 to the person who guesses closest across all 3 questions:

1. How many TOTAL grams of carbohydrate did Ruth consume during the entire race?

2. How many TOTAL mg of sodium did Ruth consume during the entire race?

3. Which Neversecond gel flavor is Ruth’s fave?

HOW TO ENTER:

→ Comment your answers to all 3 questions
→ Tag a training partner whose fueling strategy is questionable 👀

The winner will be determined by the closest total score across all 3 answers combined and will receive an exclusive Neversecond prize pack valued at $250.

⏱ Contest closes May 20 at 11:59 PM PST

📊 We’ll reveal Ruth’s actual fueling strategy in a carousel post on Thursday, May 21

🏆 Winner will be contacted directly via Instagram DM from our account

Eligibility: Open to participants residing in the United States, Europe, or New Zealand only.

Important: We will never ask winners for credit card information, payment details, or purchases to claim prizes. Please ignore fake accounts.

Good luck!

A solid tune-up race and another strong day out on Saturday for @ruthcrofty.

2nd place at Ultra Trail Australia 50K, building through the shorter distances before the bigger goals later this season. Controlled early, then a big push late, topping out at 185 bpm in the final effort to the finish line.

Sometimes races like these are about learning where the legs, fitness, and mind are at💪

A solid tune-up race and another strong day out on Saturday for @ruthcrofty.

2nd place at Ultra Trail Australia 50K, building through the shorter distances before the bigger goals later this season. Controlled early, then a big push late, topping out at 185 bpm in the final effort to the finish line.

Sometimes races like these are about learning where the legs, fitness, and mind are at💪

A solid tune-up race and another strong day out on Saturday for @ruthcrofty.

2nd place at Ultra Trail Australia 50K, building through the shorter distances before the bigger goals later this season. Controlled early, then a big push late, topping out at 185 bpm in the final effort to the finish line.

Sometimes races like these are about learning where the legs, fitness, and mind are at💪

A solid tune-up race and another strong day out on Saturday for @ruthcrofty.

2nd place at Ultra Trail Australia 50K, building through the shorter distances before the bigger goals later this season. Controlled early, then a big push late, topping out at 185 bpm in the final effort to the finish line.

Sometimes races like these are about learning where the legs, fitness, and mind are at💪

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

📸 The before — during — and after.

Great to be back at @ultratrailaustralia 50km after a five-year hiatus, and I still love everything about this event - the landscapes, the people… the stairs 🤥 and now the oversized puddles too 🫠

What a privilege to race alongside @yaomiao1 in this part of the world, and to see trail running in Australasia in such a good place right now.

On a personal note, it felt good to drop down in distance for a change - a lot less admin, and it’s been a solid fitness check. Excited to keep building from here.

Big thanks to @nz.harris for the crewing assist, to all the volunteers out there, and once again to the Ironman Oceania crew 🙏

📸 @phillipsage

@adidasrunning
@trainingpeaks
@amazfit.global
@never.second
@we_are_sungod
@leki.trailrunning
@evokeendurance

That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty!

Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!

That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty!

Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!

That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty!

Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!

That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty!

Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!

That feeling of dropping down from 100 miles to 50k. Speedy tune up Down Under for @ruthcrofty!

Despite taking a dip in an oversized puddle midway through the race, Ruth’s peak 30 minutes pace was 6:23/mile 🤯!

Nothing but respect between these two 🤝

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They were fierce and they didn’t give up until the very last of the Furber Steps 🔥
Here’s the @ultratrailaustralia 🟧50K women race podium:
🥇 @yaomiao1 in 4:33:12
🥈 @ruthcrofty in 4:34:42
🥉 @hollyrranson in 4:57:13

What a start to the day in the Blue Mountains!

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💬 Available in French, English and Chinese
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▶️ Missed the live broadcast? A 45-minute recap is coming your way next week!

#HOKAUltraTrailAustraliabyUTMB
#UTMBWorldSeries #UTMBLive #MeetYourExtraordinary

Rivals on the course, @yaomiao1 and @ruthcrofty share a moment of pure respect at the finish line 🫶

A fierce performance from Ruth Croft to be 2nd place female at UTA50.

An incredible run and a podium well earned. 👏🔥