Tune in to The Mettleset Podcast for a powerful conversation with three incredible women who took on one of the toughest trail-running challenges in the world – the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France. This episode is brought to you with the support of New Balance, celebrating the spirit of endurance and community.
In this special two-part series, we spotlight Ivana Kolaric, Fatema Husain, and Sharifah AlQattan – athletes from the GCC who pushed limits, embraced the grind, and celebrated the magic of the mountains at the UTMB World Series Finals.
Ivana shares her remarkable return to competition after pregnancy, finishing top 30 and 2nd in her age group at the 61K OCC. Fatema, Bahrain’s ultra-trailblazer and the first GCC woman to complete the legendary 100-mile UTMB, opens up about overcoming injury and finding strength amid breathtaking alpine views. Meanwhile, Sharifah – ultra-runner, coach, and Boom Ultra Challenge race director, reflects on the mindset, preparation, and pride that carried her to the finish line.
Don’t miss this inspiring glimpse into endurance, empowerment, and community, and tune in for Part 2 featuring Karis M. Brown on Apple and Spotify.
🎧 Listen to Ivana’s previous episode here: ep2 & ep26.
🎧 Listen to Fatema’s previous episode here.
👟 This episode is supported by New Balance.
