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The Running Voyager
This is a podcast about running and storytelling. Each episode we’ll talk to a runner and hear their story. Running is never just about running there’s always so much more to it!
The Running Voyager
Nicolette Griffioen on Running 100 Milers and Maintaining Balance
Nicolette is an accomplished top long-distance and ultra trail runner in South Africa. Before focusing her attention primarily on running Nicolette was a podium age group triathlete and mountain biker. Nicolette has been competing for almost 10 years and still races competitively.Nicolette is a veterinarian by trade and also shares her love of running and years of self-coaching experience with others. Apart from sport and animals, Nicolette has a passion for life and the natural world.
Athletic Career Highlights -Running
Ultra Trail Cape Town 2023 100 miler 1st woman, 4th overall (26:11:08)
Ultra Trail Drakensburg 2023 100km 3rd woman, 11th overall (14:21:52)
Otter African Trail Run - 7 x finisher
Sky Run 100km (1st)
Ultra Trail Drakensberg 100km (1st)
UTCT 100km (1st)
Heaven & Hell 88km (1st)
Dodo Trail 50km (Mauritius) (1st)
Les Templiers 75km (France) (Top 10)
Mountain Running Championship 40km (Slovenia) (5th)
Cycling
Magoeba Trek 2022 (2nd Mixed)
Magalies Monster 65km 2023 (2nd)
Trailseeker Van Gaalens 75km 2023 (3rd)
Trailseeker Prime View 75km 2023 (3rd)
