Nicole Paton finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler and was crowned the AUTRA 100 Mile Australian Champion, making her the first Australian home at this year’s race.

We talk through her background across trail, ultra and sky running, her experiences racing at the World Championships in Austria and the Pyrenees, and then break down her run at GPT100 — strategy, pacing, gear, challenges and key moments.

We cover:

• Nicole’s history in trail, ultra and sky running
• Lessons from racing the World Champs
• How she built her race plan for GPT100
• Key moments across the technical Grampians Peaks Trail
• Pacing, nutrition, gear and execution
• Finishing as AUTRA Champion
• Where she wants to go next in the sport

A grounded and insightful look at one of Australia’s standout ultra-trail athletes.

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