Episode 547 - 2026 Delirious Series - From Stairs to Sky Races: Karin Ridley’s Mountain Adventure Before Delirious 2026

In this episode, we catch up with the ever-cheerful Karin Ridley — freshly minted grandmother (aka “Gigi” 😍) and one of our Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 athletes.

Karin’s been balancing a demanding work roster, new grandbaby cuddles, and a whole lot of hill training — all while preparing to jet off to Spain for the Marató dels Dements, a brutal SkyMasters event boasting over 2,200 m of elevation in just 22 km!

We chat about:
•How she’s juggling training with life (and a newborn in the family!)
•The reality of chasing cut-offs and learning to rest without guilt
•Why she’ll never, ever make friends with stairs 😅•How her partner Ben keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes
•The incredible WA trail-running community that’s fuelling her journey

Karin’s story is full of humour, honesty, and heart — a brilliant reminder that adventure and connection make the miles meaningful.

🔗 Check out the race Karin and Ben are heading to in Spain (they’re there right now!): maratodelsdements.com/en

Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

 

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