In 2018 a photograph of Sophie Power breastfeeding her three-month-old son during the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc went viral. This powerful image not only changed Sophie’s life but sparked global conversations about motherhood, endurance and the barriers women face in sport.
The Power Within delves into the key life lessons Sophie has learned through running: lessons on resilience, self-belief and female empowerment. Her journey is extraordinary: from coming second to last in the school cross country to reaching her peak in her forties when she not only ran for Great Britain in the 24-Hour World Championships but also broke two Guinness World Records in ultrarunning.
Sophie shares how she built resilience through life’s toughest moments, learned to prioritise herself beyond motherhood, and discovered the power of both saying no and empowering herself in male-dominated spaces.
Through deeply personal reflections and practical insights, The Power Within offers a roadmap for women to reclaim space — in sport, in life and within themselves.
The Power Within
By Sophie Power
An inspiring exploration of ultra-runner and campaigner Sophie Power’s life, achievements, and the transformative power of endurance.
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Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport | Pub date: January 2026 | Format: 234 x 153mm | Extent: 256 pages | Word Count: 80000 words
About the Author
Sophie Power is a campaigner, advisor and athlete, passionate about increasing access to sport for women. She has run over 50 ultras including Spartathlon (153 miles), UTMB (106 miles) and Spine Fusion (268 miles) and represented Great Britain at the 24-Hour World Championships. In 2018, a picture of Sophie breastfeeding her three-month-old baby at the 106-mile UTMB went viral around the world. This led to Sophie setting up SheRACES, with a goal to educate races to be more inclusive to female athletes.
