Sally 'couldn't run to the mailbox'. Now she tackles ultramarathons

Key points

• Sally Beggs has completed a 50-kilometre ultramarathon in 10 hours and 24 minutes, a personal best. She began running after her sister encouraged her to participate in a half marathon, despite initially being unfit.
• Beggs now competes in the Grampians Peaks Trail 50-kilometre ultramarathon, which traverses tough terrain in Gariwerd/Grampians National Park.
• The sport of ultramarathons and trail running is growing in popularity, attracting a diverse range of participants.