339. She Races: Sophie Power on Pregnancy Deferrals, Equal Access, and Transforming Race Lines

In this episode, ultra-runner and She Races founder Sophie Power joins the podcast to reflect on her viral 2018 UTMB photo—where she was pictured breastfeeding her three-month-old baby mid-race—and how that pivotal moment sparked a global movement for equity in endurance sports. Sophie details how she leveraged her professional business background and global platform to establish She Races, a charity working across 63 countries to eliminate barriers for female athletes through costless, actionable race guidelines such as pregnancy deferral policies, proper-fitting gear, and equal media coverage. Throughout the conversation, she candidly addresses pushback from legacy events like the London Marathon, highlights trailblazing inclusive policies from organizations like UTMB and the Samarkand Marathon, breaks down the physiological and structural realities of gender gaps in qualifying standards, and shares details on the upcoming She Races Trail Series in the UK.