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Catrin Jones

Victoria, BCRunning

The story

Meet Catrin.

Catrin Jones is one of Canada's most accomplished ultrarunners. She is a world championship bronze medallist at 50 km, a Canadian record-setter at 50 miles and 6 hours, and a top-10 finisher at South Africa's Comrades Marathon.

Sports: Running
Home base: Victoria, British Columbia
Go-to distance: Ultra
Level: Elite
Favourite race: There are tooany to choose but Comrades in 2019 was one of the most amazing experiences as well as the Jungfrau marathon, and my hometown Victoria marathon of course

Out there

Out there with Catrin.

Home turf

Where Catrin trains.

Go-to spots

Victoria roads and trails

Trains with

Prairie Inn Harriers

What inspires Catrin

“My kids inspire me to keep training and racing. They became part of my journey after becoming competitive and I love that they are there to support me, as I will be there for them”

Highlights

Catrin’s road so far.

2020
Set a Canadian 50-mile record of 6:09:12 on a loop course near Victoria. Source ↗
2020
A few weeks later, set a Canadian 6-hour record of 75.538 km at the One Track Mind Ultra. Source ↗
2019
9th woman at the Comrades Marathon in South Africa in 6:52:44. Source ↗

Off the clock

The real Catrin.

Catrin’s best advice

Keep it frequent and consistent!

Race day · Race morning

Toast with PB, half-caf coffee, sometimes banana or oats with honey

Post-race meal

Something more salty and less sweet!

Always in the fridge

Tofu, drawer full of vegetables and Yeshi dressing

Race-day ritual

Just arrive on time for the race with a smile!

WHEN IT TASTES GOOD, IT’S GOOD.*

Catrin’s words, not ours: “XACT keeps me fueled in long days on the trail or road. I love the variety that's available and sharing the chews is one of my favorite things to do!”

Catrin’s picks