Jenn Lichter\u2019s childhood followed a difficult path. The resilience she gained helped her achieve an unbreakable ultrarunning feat this summer<\/p>\n
On 27 June, Jenn Lichter lined up for her first 100-mile race, the Western States 100. The oldest and most prestigious 100-miler in the world, Western States attracts a highly competitive field from around the globe \u2013 the athletes run across the Sierra Nevada from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California. Despite 18,000ft of climbing and daytime temperatures often flirting with triple digits, Lichter went in confident. \u201cI wanted to win, there was no secret to that,\u201d she says. \u201cThat\u2019s just who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n
The race remained close for the first half, until the 30-year-old made a move on the climb to Devil\u2019s Thumb. The gap grew and at the final aid station, Lichter had a sizable lead over the athlete in second place. A mile from the finish, Nick Cornell, Lichter\u2019s fiance, told her she was just ahead of the course record. \u201cThat was the first I had heard about it,\u201d Lichter says. \u201cHe knew my competitive side would jump at the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
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