The "Pixie Ninja," Kaci Lickteig, is gearing up to defend her victory in the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which she dominated in 2016

At 5-foot-3 and 95 pounds, Kaci Lickteig isn't physically imposing. Yet when she gets on mountain trails, she's hard to beat. The 2016 Ultra Runner of the Year finally won her favorite event, the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, last year and seven of the eight ultras she entered. My story on her for Competitor.com: http://running.competitor.com/2017/06/news/kaci-lickteig-aims-second-consecutive-win-western-states_165163