Naked Athlete Camille Herron Sets A New World Record
On 19th February 2022, Naked athlete Camille Herron, broke her own, long standing women’s 100 mile record.
Camille not only broke the record but won the USA National Championship race outright (beating the fastest man by over 30 minutes), set the 50 mile Age Group world record and also set
the 12 hour world record.
Consider this; the 40 year old Ultrarunner averaged a staggering pace of 7:37 per mile!
Camille not only broke the record but won the USA National Championship race outright (beating the fastest man by over 30 minutes), set the 50 mile Age Group world record and also set
the 12 hour world record.
Consider this; the 40 year old Ultrarunner averaged a staggering pace of 7:37 per mile!
Begin reading the interview with Camille below
100 miles is a longer distance than most would attempt. What are some key things you focus on during this long of a race?
I focus on running at 75% of heartrate max effort, which is like a steady long run pace. This is something I practice in training, to be dialed into the effort I want to give for 100 miles. I think it's inevitable you're going to get fatigued later in the race, so you're trying to hold on or even pick it up. I gain mental inspiration from my training/workouts, other races, and people who inspire me. I tell myself to "Lift your knees!", "Spring", "Drive your arms!"
What are some essentials that you carry with you that have proven to be helpful on race day?
For road ultras, I personally like to carry the essentials on me and be more self-sufficient. That way I can take what I need/when I need it and not waste much time grabbing stuff or stopping. I carry 2 small flasks (20 ounces total) with water and sports drink in my Naked Band. I carry ~4 gels too. I carry a baggy with caffeine, TUMs, and electrolyte tabs. My husband Conor crews me and trades out new stuff when I need it and and has other things (Squirrels Nut Butter, sunscreen, ginger beer, Hot Shot, beer/non-alcoholic beer, other sports drinks, Coke, sweet tea, potatoes, fruit). For trail races, I carry a larger water flask (18 ounces) and 1-2 small flasks (28-38 ounces total). I usually like to wear a buff for ~wiping my face/nose and helping me stay warm/cool. If it's colder, I add more clothes/gloves/arm warmers. If I'm doing a mountain race, sometimes they have required gear you have to carry for safety/conditions, so I think this is really important to think about.
What were you using your Naked Running band to carry during the race?
For the Jackpot 100 I used my Naked Running Band for carrying my two small flasks and the baggy with the caffeine/TUMs/electrolytes.
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