Every July, brave runners from Western Canada and around the world descend upon Crowsnest Pass, Alberta for Sinister 7, one of several popular events within the Sinister Sports umbrella. Sin 7 boasts a 50k, 50M, and 100M ultramarathon, as well as a 7-person 100M relay. Each race takes runners through “the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta’s stunning Rocky Mountains.”

This interview features two prairie girls who made the trip west for 2024’s race. Brandy Adolphe, a 3:15 marathoner and past Inspired Soles guest, was making her ultramarathon debut in the 50k. And Cat Brown, even though no stranger to the 50M distance, was tackling this daunting course for the first time…with a known ankle injury! Despite facing some challenges on the day, both ladies finished with huge smiles on their faces. And they even managed to make this hilly, grueling event sound … fun!

If you’ve been thinking of adding Sin 7 to your 2025 bucket list, this chat may help to make up your mind.

Connect with Brandy & Cat on Instagram:

• Brandy: @brandyadolphe3
• Cat: @therunningkat

Resources we discussed in the episode:

• Brandy's first interview on Inspired Soles
• Sinister 7 Ultra

Connect with Carolyn:

• Email me with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com
• Inspired Soles Instagram

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