Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Kris Rugloski is an obstacle course racer, Hyrox competitor, and ultramarathoner based in Colorado. She won the 2022 HYROX world championships and most recently won the 2022 World’s Toughest Mudder in November to become the first woman ever to reach 100 miles in this event format. In our conversation, we dove into how she got into endurance sports, how she trains, and more.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Getting into Ultramarathons
2:58 - Athletic Background
5:12 - Running First 50 Mile Race
7:35 - Balancing Spartan, HYROX, Ultras, Etc.
8:26 - Fitness is Fitness
9:41 - Leadville & Stage Races
13:13 - First Woman to Run 100 Miles in Tough Mudder
21:10 - Format & Obstacles for 24-Hr Tough Mudder
23:01 - Training for Obstacles
24:20 - Kris' Training Split
28:30 - Handling Sponsorships & Passion
30:34 - Early Bird Mindset
33:30 - Upcoming Races / Plans

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