Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 minutes ago
Regan Sikes is an ultra runner and hybrid athlete based in Colorado Springs, CO. While balancing strength and endurance, she recently ran her first 100-mile race this summer at the Run Rabbit Run 100.
In this episode, Regan shares her journey from bodybuilding to CrossFit to ultra running. We discuss racing competitively vs recreationally, the impetus behind her running spirit, and what it takes to run 100 miles.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Racing Competitively vs. Recreationally
3:22 - Nickname ‘Roo’
6:12 - Odd, Unique Personalities in Ultrarunning
8:36 - Commercialization of Running
10:34 - Regan’s Athletic Background
16:04 - Transitioning into Crossfit
19:54 - Lifting vs. Running Mentally/Physically/Emotionally
24:26 - Morning Routines
28:31 - Regan’s Running Journey
32:12 - Early Success & Taking Running Seriously
34:56 - Seeking The Limits of Potential
40:06 - Why 100 Miles
46:05 - Family & Large Race Crew
51:38 - Pre Race Nerves
51:09 - Run Rabbit 100 Course
57:40 - Battling Blisters for 90 Miles
1:02:04 - Pacer Approach
1:05:55 - Compartmentalizing a 30+ Hour Effort
1:11:04 - Future Race Plans
1:13:12 - Race ‘Lotteries’ & Applications
For More:
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Follow Regan on Instagram: instagram.com/regansikes
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Regan Sikes is an ultra runner and hybrid athlete based in Colorado Springs, CO. While balancing strength and endurance, she recently ran her first 100-mile race this summer at the Run Rabbit Run 100.
In this episode, Regan shares her journey from bodybuilding to CrossFit to ultra running. We discuss racing competitively vs recreationally, the impetus behind her running spirit, and what it takes to run 100 miles.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Racing Competitively vs. Recreationally
3:22 - Nickname ‘Roo’
6:12 - Odd, Unique Personalities in Ultrarunning
8:36 - Commercialization of Running
10:34 - Regan’s Athletic Background
16:04 - Transitioning into Crossfit
19:54 - Lifting vs. Running Mentally/Physically/Emotionally
24:26 - Morning Routines
28:31 - Regan’s Running Journey
32:12 - Early Success & Taking Running Seriously
34:56 - Seeking The Limits of Potential
40:06 - Why 100 Miles
46:05 - Family & Large Race Crew
51:38 - Pre Race Nerves
51:09 - Run Rabbit 100 Course
57:40 - Battling Blisters for 90 Miles
1:02:04 - Pacer Approach
1:05:55 - Compartmentalizing a 30+ Hour Effort
1:11:04 - Future Race Plans
1:13:12 - Race ‘Lotteries’ & Applications
For More:
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Regan on Instagram: instagram.com/regansikes
Support The Podcast:
switchback Electrolytes: bit.ly/3ON7KDN
Ten Thousand: bit.ly/Ten-Thousand | Code: COVINGTON
