
About this episode
Michelle Barton started running ultras 14 years ago. In this short career, she has amassed an impressive resume including:
- 1st place at her second 100-mile race (Javelina Jundred in 2006)
- 80 wins
- 5 over-all wins (men and women)
- over 24 course records
- broke 5 course records & 5 wins within a 6 week time frame
We talk to Michelle about how her love of the outdoors led to her running and how her running, training and gear have changed over the years.
VIDEO of this year's Caballo Blanco Ultra in Mexico.
Follow her Father's 78-mile run on his 78th birthday HERE
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Facebook: Michelle Barton https://www.facebook.com/michellesierra2000
Facebook athlete page: UltraBarton
Twitter: Michelle Barton
Strava: Michelle Barton https://www.strava.com/athletes/6991071
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