EMILY GILMOUR-WALSH - WARRIORESS OF WILD POTENTIAL
Wow what a wild year of fulfilling awesome potential Emily has had. In May 2023 Emily WON UTA 100kms first female & in doing so winning a coveted spot in Chamonix for UTMB. How sublime that it coincided with her fiance Sean's triathlon in NIce too.
Emily ran UTMB with strength, grace & humility enduring on her journey around the UTMB almost 100miles. With wisdom from her experience Emily's next goal is to finish a 100 miles trail race.
Emily gets the opportunity to race again at Ultra Trail Kosciosko, to end what has been an incredible year of realised potential for Emily who is a registered nurse working in cancer care. She is a mother, daughter, sister & mama to her dog Bear. She gets up to ride or run, everyday she shows up like a Warrioress.
1) Motivations: What makes you strive & thrive? What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Having a body that I've strengthened and continue to strengthen which allows me to go on epic adventures with my fiance. And coffee, coffee always gets me out of bed.
The sunrise!!! Autumn and spring in the Blue Mountains have the best sunrises. I get up & out for that experience.
2) Inspirations: What / who / where inspires you? What influences your actions/life?
My influences come from the strong women closest to me. My mum who is brave, my sister who is wise and my daughter who is fierce.
My mum, at the age of 53 decided to do a 70.3 Ironman and multiple 50km trail runs as well as grow her business providing support to people with various mental and physical health needs.
My younger sister, who I call for advice on all matters which keeps me grounded.
My daughter who doesn't let illness define her and is so decisive at the age of 17.
3) Self care: What rituals / routines / practices / training do you use to nurture / strengthen your self?
I allow myself to enjoy chocolate and dessert. Something I never allowed myself to do in my 20s.
I spend time with like minded people, those who can appreciate my need to go on wild adventures and understand that I cannot stay awake for a dinner catch up as I'll be awake at 4am getting ready to run or ride.
4) Self belief: What do you believe about yourself? How does that affect what you do?
I don't know if it's belief in myself or just that I really enjoy heading out for the day with either my trail running shoes or road bike. I feel so lucky that I can do these things and share it with the people around me.
5) Warrioress: your favourite style from the range & why?
The desert nature pattern is my favourite in any style. It's vibrant and full of life. (Just like you Emily!)
Emily wearing her Desert Nature Leggings in Chamonix, France
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