This past May, images of ultra runner Stephanie Case breastfeeding her newborn daughter while eating a slice of watermelon at an aid station during the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100k have become the stuff of trail-running legend. Her resilient approach to the race – and subsequent win – marked one of the biggest comebacks we’ve seen in the sport, and may help redefine what’s possible for new mothers.
The 39-year-old Canadian – a human rights lawyer during the week, and founder of the charity Free to Run – has been competing at the ultra distance level for over 15 years, and her illustrious career has seen her take the podium at some of the world’s toughest races. However, after a second-place finish at the Hardrock 100 in 2022, she all but disappeared from the trail circuit.
