How Donna Urquhart Chased Her Dream After Motherhood and Ran 1400km across Antarctica

Have you ever felt like becoming a mum meant putting your dreams on hold? You’re not alone. But what if motherhood is instead the start of something even greater?

In this deeply inspiring episode, we meet Donna Urquhart, a clinical researcher, mum, and now Guinness World Record holder for running an astonishing 1,400 kilometres across Antarctica after taking up running in her 30s, post-motherhood.

Donna’s story isn’t just about athletic achievement. It’s about rediscovering identity, pushing through imposter syndrome, and chasing a dream most people would consider impossible - all while juggling family, work, and training in freezing conditions.

She shares how motherhood reshaped her ambition, the systems she put in place to make time for her passions, and how she reframed “sacrifice” as values-aligned decision-making.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re too late to start something new, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

We chat about:

• Why Donna started running after becoming a mum to help her own mental health
• Why motherhood doesn’t mean the end of your personal dreams
• The emotional and physical challenge of breaking a world record
• Balancing work, family, and extreme training
• How values, not sacrifices, guided her decisions
• The power of community, support, and believing in yourself
• Real tips for taking the first step toward your next dream

This is your reminder: it’s never too late. Motherhood might just be your launchpad.

 

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Follow Donna on Instagram @runantarctica and check out more of Donna's story via her website runantarctica.com

 

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