Ultramarathon runner Ruth Croft might just be one of the most mentally tough athletes in New Zealand.  

She has a champion’s track record; winning the 2021 Tarawera Ultra outright, between man or woman.  

And then winning last year’s Western States 100 miler – often dubbed one of the toughest races on the planet.  

Not only that, she did it in the third fastest women's time in race history. 

It hasn’t all been one simple foot in front of the other for Ruth over the years, but the call of kilometres keeps her coming back for more.  

Ruth’s based on the West Coast and joined Jack Tame.

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