In this episode Fintan O’ Malley interviews British Long Distance Fell and multiple record holder Runner Nicky Spinks.

Nicky is a cancer survivor originally from London who now lives on her farm in Yorkshire with her partner Steve and their 3 dogs.

She is currently trying to become the first woman to complete The Barkley Marathons (100 miles not a marathon) where only 15 people have ever finished the race since 1986!!!

In this episode we talk about:

Nicky’s younger years and how she got into long distance fell running and ultra running.
Life on her cattle farm and how Covid-19 has affected training and life in general
Her inspirational journey recovering from Breast Cancer in 2006 and a Hysterectomy in 2012
The struggles along this journey
We go through some of her remarkable running career and some of the crazy records she holds (you won’t believe some of them!)
Nicky tells us how she copes with setbacks and explains how she keeps going during difficult times in a race
We speak about her mindset and training leading up to her crazy races and challenges
She tells us about her unbelievable record of being the only person to complete "The Double" of all 3 of the UK’s toughest challenges, The Bob Graham Round, The Charlie Ramsey Round and The Paddy Buckley Round. (These are insane!!!)
Finally, we ask Nicky ‘What does DEMAND MORE OF YOURSELF’ really mean to you?

Enjoy the episode.

Team RMF