Lea Mulligan

On April 27, 2024, Lea Mulligan set the Women's Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run - S.C.A.R. - a 72-mile segment on the Appalachian Trail that runs from Tennessee to North Carolina through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Though S.C.A.R. is a brutal route with 18,660 feet of elevation gain, Lea beat the previous record by 2 hours, finishing in 15 hours, 22 minutes, and 32 seconds. But despite the impressive outcome, the lead-up to the race was anything but pretty. A challenging training block, a foot injury, wedding planning, and a horrible night of "sleep" before her FKT attempt, Lea was reminded that sometimes choosing to follow through is harder than the actual task itself. 

Listen to this episode to learn more about Lea, her experience on S.C.A.R., her tips for nutrition and downhill training, and more all on this episode of the Terra Girls Podcast.

Read more about Lea's experience at LaSportivaUSA.com 

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