CurraNZ ambassador, pro runner and coach Hillary Allen recently joined Joe Corcione on the Everyday Ultra podcast for one of her most powerful interviews yet.
She speaks candidly about the horrific mountain accident that almost claimed her life when she was poised to win the World Skyrunning Championship, and the long, uncertain road back from catastrophic injury to competing again at the highest level of the sport.
Powered by purple, Hillary stormed back to ultra‑running’s “top table” in 2025, racing multiple events just days apart and winning a silver medal for Team USA at the World Championships.
The episode dives deep into mental toughness as a trainable skill, how self‑belief erodes and can be rebuilt, and why rest, recovery and identity are central to sustainable performance.
It is essential listening for any runner who wants their mindset to become an asset, not a limiter, in training and racing.
Meet Hillary at Tarawera!
Hillary will be our special guest at Tarawera this year, where she’ll be racing and hosting an exclusive CurraNZ meet‑and‑greet and live Q&A.
It’s a rare chance to learn directly from one of the sport’s most insightful and inspiring voices - on and off the trail.