#301: ”Secrets only stay powerful when they are hidden” with Sara Eydmann

Sara Eydmann joins the InnerFight Endurance Podcast from Scotland—ultra runner, counsellor, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices you’ll hear in endurance sport.

In this conversation, Sara shares her unconventional path into running, how a long-term eating disorder shaped (and complicated) that journey, and why she set her sights on one of the boldest challenges out there: the North Coast 500—a 500-mile (830km) loop with 10,000m+ elevation, with the ambition of chasing the fastest known time.

We talk about the reality behind big challenges: training vs. fueling, injury risk, the pressure of social media, and why “just a marathon” is anything but. Sara also opens up about being diagnosed with autism (2023) and ADHD (2025), masking, nervous system overload, and how running can be both escape and identity.

This episode goes deep on:

• From marathon start line to ultra obsession—and why freedom matters
• The NC500 attempt: what went right, what went wrong, and why it ended on Day 4
• Eating disorders, RED-S, and the fine line between “performance” and “harm”
• Neurodivergence in sport: masking, sensory load, and self-trust
• The influencer era vs. the foundations: boring runs, consistency, and honesty
• Self-empathy, imposter syndrome, and learning to cheer for yourself

Sara’s closing message is simple and powerful: secrets lose their grip when you share them.

Connect with Sara:

Find her on Instagram (and more) via Sara Eydmann, or visit mind-and-miles.com.