Susannah Harvey-Jamieson

Bio

I am an ex-pat (from Edinburgh originally) and has lived in Australia since 1994. All my family still live in Edinburgh

Ultra History

Started running ultras about 10 years ago, got into trails and road – love them both.  Have been very lucky to have represented Australia 6 times in Worlds and Commonwealth champs (100k and 24hrs).  Have no idea how many ultras I have done, as I don’t count them.  I am one of only 2 women in Australia to have completed the Australian grand slam (4 ultras of 100 miles plus over 4 months) when that was running (since then, the ultra calendar has changed!).  Completed Badwater in 2010.  Stepped out of my comfort zone last year and did Ultraman Oz!

Why WHW?

My father is turning 70 the week after this year’s event, so I thought, why not do WHW whilst I’m in Scotland?  I’d like to finish this year without hypothermia! (both myself and my pacer ended up with it in 2015!)  Great race with a great atmosphere.  The volunteers and organisers are brilliant.

Race aim?

My goal this time is to better my last time.  Nothing else!