Lucy Bartholomew: The GPT100 Miler

A week before the event, close friend and all-time legend Lucy Bartholomew asked me to be part of her crew for the 100-miler in the Grampians.

With temperatures hitting 40 degrees, we followed Lucy’s journey as she built an ever-extending lead through the night and into dawn. She was relentless—her positivity and ability to overcome the conditions were unmatched.

After 141km and 7,000m of climbing, the race was suspended. Sitting on a nondescript fire road, watching athletes process that effort was devastating. Seeing Lucy flex her mental muscles in that moment was something I’ll never forget.

The Grampians Peaks Trail | Night & Extremes