#20 - Nikki Han - First Ever Female Finisher Of INSANE 300km Ultra-Marathon
In this episode, I sat down with Nikki Han, the first female to ever finish the Hong Kong Four Trails, a gruelling 298km race with 14,500 metres of total elevation. The race which NOONE even finished this year (2025), Nikki has now finished it TWICE. Nikki shares what is going through her mind in the darkest moments on the trails, how lack of sleep affects the human mind, what a 'unicorn race' means, and much more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nikki Han: A Pioneering Ultra Marathon Runner02:56 Exploring the Challenge of the Hong Kong Four Trails06:03 The Emotional Journey of Completing the Race09:11 Training Techniques for Ultra Distances12:02 Transitioning into the World of Ultra Running14:59 Conquering Age and Physical Limitations17:58 Future Goals and Bucket List Races23:04 An Overview of the Barkley Marathon28:39 The Challenges and Mental Games in Ultra Running30:03 Mastering the Mental Game: Overcoming Self-Doubt35:22 Progressive Training: Increasing Distances Gradually37:09 Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Ultra Runners42:59 A Personal Journey Through the Race Across Scotland44:11 Tackling the Challenge of Sleep Deprivation46:17 Unique Experiences and Challenges in Endurance Racing47:59 Recovery Strategies After Intense Races51:12 Hallucinations and Mental Challenges in Endurance Events54:26 The Importance of Support Systems and Personal Beliefs56:45 The Impact of Sponsorship in Trail Running58:56 Engaging with the Community and Giving Back01:01:13 Valuable Lessons from Sports: Commitment and Resilience01:04:48 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks in LifeProduced by @MUNDAY_STUDIOS Munday.live/studios Get in touch:Instagram: / petelaverick YouTube: / @pete.laverick Facebook: / pete.laverick.5 Email: petelaverickpro@gmail.com