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Claire O'Brien-Smith

15 March 2024

Why are you running kMR in 2024? 

Everything I have heard about the course makes it sound like an adventure in a beautiful place, so I thought I'd better check it out myself. I love the ethos behind the event and that it aligns with our local race in WA, Transcend.

What’s your trail running story? 

I've run various distances my whole life but it took a surfing accident and leg surgery for me to find trails and step up to the ultra distance. I'm now sponsored by Salomon and I compete interstate and internationally at races that excite me.

What’s your 1 ‘must have’ item that you’ll have with you for kMR?

My Salomon rain jacket, because Tassie is a bit cooler and wetter than WA, plus it's mandatory and I'd rather not get disqualified.

What’s your goal for kMR?

To cover the 66km in as little time as possible, but still take in the scenery and (mostly) enjoy myself.

What is your goal for the 2024 Golden Trail National Series? 

I'd love to get to more of the GTS National Series races if I can this year, it's such an exciting event to have in Aus!


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