Episode 14- Meghan Hicks – On her New Book, iRunFar.com, Nolan’s 14, and Marathon des Sables

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Margaret Schlachter

Meghan Hicks at the end of Nolan’s 14 // Photo Credit: iRunFar.com

This week on the show we are joined by author, senior editor of iRunFar.com, ultrarunner, and record holder Meghan M. Hicks. Meghan has a talent not only for the written word but also as an ultrarunner constantly tackling new challenges. She recently set the women’s record Nolan’s 14 in Colorado after running up and over fourteen of Colorado’s 14er’s in 59 hours and 36 minutes.

Bryon Powell and Meghan Hicks // Photo Credit: Meghan Hicks

She joins us on the podcast today to talk about her experience running Nolan’s 14, her new book – Where the Road Ends, and talks about her win at Marathon des Sables in 2013 in Morocco. Meghan joins the show to talk about running long distances, covering ultrarunning events for iRunFar.com, we chat about her new book, and finally talk about her record-breaking run of Nolan’s 14 recently and running in Morocco. Join us this week for the full episode.

Photo Credit: iRunFar.com

Meghan M. Hicks Interview

SHOW NOTES:

Introduction and Sponsors

Working for iRunFar.com

Her new book with Bryon Powell – Where the Road Ends

Running Marathon des Sables in Morocco

Winning Marathon des Sables in 2013

Nolan’s 14 – Finishing 14 of Colorado 14er’s in 60 hours

Breaking the record for women for Nolan’s 14

Importance of Crew during long distance endeavors

The WHY of running long distances

Tips to Running on the trails solo

Camping Solo and fighting the mental battles along the way

FOLLOW MEGHAN:

iRunFar.com website – www.irunfar.com

iRunFar.com on Twitter – www.twitter.com/irunfar

iRunFar.com on Facebook – www.facebook.com/irunfar

**All photos Courtesy of Meghan Hicks and iRunFar.com**

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