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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Edinburgh woman runs hundreds of miles in mere days amid world record attempt
An Edinburgh woman is currently undertaking an incredible attempt to set a world record in ultra-marathon running. Sara Eydmann, 29, is an ultra runner who is trying to set the fastest known time (FKT) running the North Coast 500, a scenic driving route around the north coast of Scotland. When she began her journey, Sara aimed not only to be the first woman ever to complete the 516-mile route but also to beat the previous world record set by a man. READ MORE: Excited Edinburgh couple take on new venture to transform community pub READ MORE: Iconic Edinburgh 'banana flats' bursts into flames as residents evacuated The current record sits at a daunting five days and 23 hours. At the start of her journey, Sara aimed to run roughly 20 hours per day with three hours of sleep. Sara set off on Wednesday, June 4. Sara's first day saw her complete a staggering 99 miles after she ran through the night from Inverness to Shieldaig. Footage shows Sara in high-vis gear and a headlamp running along the pitch-black highland road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Eydmann (@saraeydmann) A day two update on Sara's Instagram had her 180 miles (290 km) into the trip at Gairloch. Four days into the attempt, she has run over 250 miles (400km). On day three, Sara announced the attempt was "not going to plan" but she was adjusting expectations and that she was "okay with that". She said: "Not quite feeling up to plan but we are adjusting and rearranging the plan. There have been some very low lows today. Just going to keep moving. One foot in front of the other is all I can do. This is really really hard." The team battled tough weather during its first few days, but day four brought sunny skies and higher spirits. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Posts on social media read: "Great weather and amazing sights on the track today. "If you live in the North of Scotland, come and cheer Sara on, it means the world to her. So grateful for all of your support, it keeps her going." Video footage showed a pair of supporters on the side of the road cheering Sara on. One can be heard saying, "We're very impressed". In February, Sara - who was diagnosed with autism at age 27 - told Edinburgh Live she is running to break down barriers for neurodiverse people. She said: "I want to show people not to judge me by a label. If you meet me in life, you wouldn't think [I'm neurodiverse] at all. I've spent so much of my life masking and that's taken a toll on me. I've embraced that my special interest is running." In 2023, Sara won in the women's category for the Loch Ronnoch Marathon and the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra - a six-hour loop race in North Berwick. She also ran from Edinburgh to Glasgow in record time in 2024. Sara continues in her groundbreaking attempt to become the first documented woman ever to run the North Coast 500. Her team welcomes donations to her Just Giving page, which supports her world record attempt. If you would like to support the cause, you can do so here.
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh woman runs hundreds of miles in mere days amid world record attempt
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh woman is currently undertaking an incredible attempt to set a world record in ultra-marathon running. Sara Eydmann, 29, is an ultra runner who is trying to set the fastest known time (FKT) running the North Coast 500, a scenic driving route around the north coast of Scotland. When she began her journey, Sara aimed not only to be the first woman ever to complete the 516-mile route but also to beat the previous world record set by a man. The current record sits at a daunting five days and 23 hours. At the start of her journey, Sara aimed to run roughly 20 hours per day with three hours of sleep. Sara set off on Wednesday, June 4. Sara's first day saw her complete a staggering 99 miles after she ran through the night from Inverness to Shieldaig. Footage shows Sara in high-vis gear and a headlamp running along the pitch-black highland road. A day two update on Sara's Instagram had her 180 miles (290 km) into the trip at Gairloch. Four days into the attempt, she has run over 250 miles (400km). On day three, Sara announced the attempt was "not going to plan" but she was adjusting expectations and that she was "okay with that". She said: "Not quite feeling up to plan but we are adjusting and rearranging the plan. There have been some very low lows today. Just going to keep moving. One foot in front of the other is all I can do. This is really really hard." The team battled tough weather during its first few days, but day four brought sunny skies and higher spirits. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Posts on social media read: "Great weather and amazing sights on the track today. "If you live in the North of Scotland, come and cheer Sara on, it means the world to her. So grateful for all of your support, it keeps her going." Video footage showed a pair of supporters on the side of the road cheering Sara on. One can be heard saying, "We're very impressed". In February, Sara - who was diagnosed with autism at age 27 - told Edinburgh Live she is running to break down barriers for neurodiverse people. She said: "I want to show people not to judge me by a label. If you meet me in life, you wouldn't think [I'm neurodiverse] at all. I've spent so much of my life masking and that's taken a toll on me. I've embraced that my special interest is running." In 2023, Sara won in the women's category for the Loch Ronnoch Marathon and the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra - a six-hour loop race in North Berwick. She also ran from Edinburgh to Glasgow in record time in 2024. Sara continues in her groundbreaking attempt to become the first documented woman ever to run the North Coast 500. Her team welcomes donations to her Just Giving page, which supports her world record attempt. If you would like to support the cause, you can do so here.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Young Scots woman with autism and ADHD aims for world record
29-year-old Sara Eydmann is preparing to become the first woman to run Scotland's full North Coast 500 route—a gruelling 516-mile challenge—with the aim of setting a Guinness World Record. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The run, taking place 4–9 June 2025, will raise funds for the Autistic Girls Network and spotlight how autism and ADHD (AuDHD) present in women. The route starts and ends at Inverness Castle, following a clockwise loop of Scotland's northern coast. It includes over 10,000m of elevation, remote single-track roads, and constant physical and mental strain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sara, an ultra-runner and trainee counsellor from Edinburgh, is open about being a high-masking autistic woman with ADHD. She says the run isn't just a physical challenge—it's also about showing that women with neurodivergent conditions can push boundaries, break records, and rewrite assumptions. Sara Eydmann Diagnosed aged 27, Sara said 'I sought guidance on exercise to help me manage my symptoms and I want to show that being a woman with autism and ADHD doesn't mean you can't take on big challenges. 'I want to show that being a woman with autism and ADHD doesn't mean you can't take on big challenges. Running this distance and terrain will be tough—but so is dealing with everyday life when things aren't designed for your brain. My hope is to inspire others and highlight the brilliant work of the Autistic Girls Network'. Her goal is to set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the NC500 route—regardless of gender—and open up conversations about late-diagnosed autism in women, masking, and mental health. All funds raised will go to the Autistic Girls Network, a UK charity working to improve support and understanding for autistic girls.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Edinburgh-based Sara Eydmann aims for Guinness World Record in Scotland to raise funds for girls with autism
North Coast 500 in the Highlands has never been run by a woman Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh-based Sara Eydmann is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record when she runs Scotland's North Coast 500 route this week. She needs to complete the 516-mile challenge in less than five days and 23 hours to beat the current fastest time, and would be the first female to do so officially. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with autism and ADHD a few years ago and is raising funds for the Autistic Girls Network charity through her NC500 run. She is in her final year at Edinburgh University, studying for a PG Diploma in counselling, but hopes to make history in the Highlands over the next few days. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Eydmann starts the gruelling challenge on Wednesday. She will begin and end at Inverness Castle, galloping across 10,000 metres of elevation and rugged exposed roads. She plans to run from 5am until midnight every day and has prepared accordingly. 'I've stuck to a reasonable plan that fits in with my life at the moment. I've done long runs but nothing unmanageable,' she explained to the Edinburgh News. 'I am doing crazy runs compared to the average person, but I don't want to be so fatigued that I can't do the run on Wednesday. I'm setting off at 5am and running until midnight each day. I'll have five hours at night as a reset. 'It will be 26 minutes of running and four minutes of walking, then repeat over and over. Hopefully that will keep me going longer and give me time to eat while walking. I don't want to bash out as much as I can from the word 'go' and then risk getting injured or being too fatigued to finish it. We are taking a more conservative approach.' North Coast 500 run for autistic girls needs a corporate sponsor Eydmann revealed that she has spent all of her personal savings to prepare for the run in an effort to achieve her stated goal. 'I did try really hard to get corporate sponsorship for this,' she added. 'I've had some brands really kindly donating kit for me, which has been amazing. You see large companies sponsoring stuff like this involving men. I thought I could get it but it hasn't happened. I don't know if it's because I'm not male. More men do these endurance challenges. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This has been way more expensive than I expected. All my savings have gone into this. I am also raising funds for the Autistic Girls Network, but that only started last week. The whole project is to raise awareness of female autism. While I'm running is, hopefully, when we will get most traction and interest. I wanted to direct people to a charity while I'm doing the run so they can go and explore. 'I want to be an ultra-runner. This is what I want to do. Hopefully I can show autism is not a barrier to girls. I've had people say to me: 'I can't do this because I'm a girl.' Why would you not support a female doing this? Why would you not say: 'Go on, give it your best shot.' It's just trying to give a bit back, show the journey I've gone on and what is involved.' She also built herself a website ahead of the challenge. That gives anyone interested a place for sponsorship and to track her progress live as she plods the Highland roads. 'I've been doing it on a budget so I don't have somebody to make me a website. This has been a real journey,' said Eydmann. 'I'm also at Uni as well. When you are told as a girl that you can't do something, don't let it stop you trying. That's the main message throughout all of this. I want to raise awareness of autism and ADHD at the same time.' Track Sara's progress here: Sara Eydmann live tracker Donate to Sara's fundraiser: Autistic Girls Network Donate to help Sara fund her NC500 run: GoFundMe Visit Sara's website:
