The RMA Podcast. Episode 40. Running out & Running Free. With Lucy Bartholomew.

On Episode 40 of the RMA Podcast I sit down with world class trail and ultra runner, Lucy Bartholomew. I wanted to tell the story of Lucy’s amazing talent for trail and ultra running from such a young age, but more importantly, I wanted to tell the story about how running can eb and flow, and how you can almost lose your love of running when you aren’t true to yourself. This is the story of a woman who rose to the top of the trail and ultra running world, and then had time to (either forced or otherwise) think about what running really meant to her, where, how, and who with she wanted to spend her footsteps, and the message that she wanted to share with the world about how running can challenge you, bring you joy, strip you back, and change you. Running has formed just part of Lucy's story which is a rich tapestry, however it was when Lucy was faced with the realities of her story that she had to question just where running fit, who she was and who she wanted to be. Running can be for everyone, it doesn’t matter about winning, what size you are, where you have come from, or where you have been, and as Lucy shares in this podcast you can let your footsteps tell your story, and above all don’t lose the love of yourself.

In this episode we not only discuss the highs and lows of Lucy's journey, but we chat about her recent film by Bryan Hynes "Running Out" which is available now via runningoutmovie.com. In the film you will see the real, raw, vulnerable and honest Lucy as she traverses the 230+km Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory Australia. As Lucy moves through the landscape solo, and at times afraid of the footsteps ahead, what she leaves behind on the trail, and what she discovers about herself on the journey may be the best lessons of yer life so far.

You can follow Lucy and her continuing story on instagram at @lucy_bartholomew

This episode is brought to you by fisiocrem Australia and The Bare Creek Trail Run.