Aug 20, 2026
In this inspiring episode, we sit
down with Sandra Auger—former competitive gymnast turned elite
distance runner—fresh off her incredible victory at the 2026
Persistence Backyard Ultra in London, Ontario.
Sandra opens up about how running became her sanctuary for
processing grief, propelling her from traditional road marathons
into the mind-bending world of backyard ultras. She takes us behind
the scenes of balancing an intense elite training and recovery plan
in Brooklyn shortly after giving birth, proving that motherhood and
ultra-endurance can coexist.
Joined by her trusted "assist" and fellow runner Joe Dubois, Sandra
shares the gritty realities of outlasting the field through a
relentless 30-hour deluge—a grueling effort that earned her a
"silver ticket" for Team Canada and a spot at the upcoming World
Championship team event in British Columbia.
Learn more about Sandra
Auger at: https://www.instagram.com/san_auger
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