Kami Semick is a force to be reckoned with: a former triathlete and mountain climber, Semick began ultrarunning in 2005 and never looked back. Her list of victories includes the Montrail 100k, the Where's Waldo 100k, the prestigious 2009 World Cup 100k and the World Trophy 50k. In addition, she was mentioned in Chris McDougall's Born to Run, was a marathon distance qualifier at the 2012 Olympic trials, and she runs for The North Face.
But there's more to Semick than impressive athletics and astounding ultrarunning wins. To learn more about Semick, from her thoughts on minimalist footwear to the real story behind that famous Born to Run mention, check out our Q&A with one of the greatest ultrarunners out there.