A Cumbrian-based vet who ran for 82 hours in the Alps was shortlisted for a Woman of the Year award in her native Ireland.
Emma Stuart, 33, who works at Paragon Vets’ Newbiggin practice, said she was delighted to be shortlisted for this prestigious award.
She is shortlisted alongside sportswomen including an ice freediver to a long distance paddle boarder and transatlantic sailor.
Emma was nominated by fellow Irish ultramarathon runner Eoin Keith for the Outsider Woman of the Year award.
“I was blown away when I found out that Eoin had nominated me,” said Emma. “He is revered in Ireland for his amazing achievements and a bit of a hero of mine. The fact that he believes in me means the world to me.”
Emma, nicknamed The Running Vet, also has some huge achievements under her belt and has managed to juggle her training with her work.
She said: “I want to show other vets who get bogged down and struggle with work-life balance that they can have a fulfilling career and a life outside work.
“Paragon has been so supportive and accommodating. Being willing to consider my interests and allow me to take the time off to train and compete, that makes a huge difference.”
Last year, Emma became the fastest woman to complete one of the world’s toughest ultra-marathons – the famous 350km Tor des Geants around the Aosta Valley in Italy. About 1,300 people set off in the race, with only about 650 of those crossing the finish line.
