Anne Flower
Emergency physician and professional ultrarunner based in Colorado Springs, notable for breaking the Leadville 100 course record and setting a 50-mile world record in 2025, and newly partnered with HOKA and Neversecond.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 6min
From ER to Leadville 100 CR: The Rise of Anne Flower
Anne Flower, an emergency physician turned pro ultrarunner, broke Leadville’s 31-year course record and set a 50-mile world record in 2025. She talks about balancing ER shifts with elite training. She recalls the Leadville breakthrough, the Tunnel Hill world record, new HOKA and Neversecond partnerships, and plans for upcoming races like Black Canyon.
Nov 21, 2025 • 55min
Episode 465: Leadville 100 CR & 50 Mile World Record | Anne Flower
Anne Flower, an emergency medicine physician and elite ultrarunner, shares her thrilling journey of breaking the Leadville 100 and 50-mile world records. She discusses her unique training methods that blend speed work with intuition, ensuring she maintains consistent low-6 minute miles during races. Balancing her medical career with running, Anne reveals how the unpredictability of the ER enhances her race-day resilience. She also touches on her fueling strategies, choice of shoes, and future race aspirations while highlighting her commitment to giving back through sponsorships.
