Singletrack Lucy Bartholomew Interview (2025 UTMB Week)
Aug 25, 2025
Lucy Bartholomew, an accomplished Australian ultrarunner known for her consistent performances at UTMB, chats about her thrilling experiences in the world of ultra marathon racing. She dives into her adventures at GPT100 and reflects on the unique challenges of crewing Ryan Sandes at Cocodona 250. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of women's ultra running and the importance of community and personal connections in the sport. Lucy also shares her ambitions for future races, including aspirations for a sub-24-hour finish.
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GPT100: Wild, Rocky, Unforgiving
- Lucy describes chaotic GPT100 editions with lightning, heat, hospital capacity issues, and creek-blocking storms.
- She emphasizes the course is relentlessly rocky, exposed, and wildly varied across short sections.
Cocodona Crew: Emotional High Point
- Lucy crewed Ryan Sandes at Cocodona 250 and called it a top-three ultra experience in her life.
- She cried at Ryan's finish, moved by his transformation and effort across the race.
Long Races Can Rekindle Passion
- Lucy saw Cocodona rekindle Ryan's love for running by pushing him farther and through hardship.
- She believes long, harder races can reignite passion rather than end careers.