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It almost feels surreal to be writing this note, as I didn’t envision being in this position 10 years ago. To be honest, I’m not sure what I envisioned for the future 10 years ago, but what I was certain of was that the landscape for women in trail running needed to change.
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It almost feels surreal to be writing this note, as I didn’t envision being in this position 10 years ago. To be honest, I’m not sure what I envisioned for the future 10 years ago, but what I was certain of was that the landscape for women in trail running needed to change.
I did not grow up hiking. Yet, by the age of 37 I’d completed America’s Triple Crown of Thru-hiking three times. The thing is, it’s
In a February 5, 2025 post on Instagram, Braden Goimarac ( the_run_strong_coach), posts “Lacing up to become the greatest of all time requires you fly
How I love to run and go for miles and miles—
up a hill or down one,
on a dirt trail or on the gravel.
On a paved road or through the mud.
Below the redwood trees or through the golden hills.
Do you feel like recovery from training your runs, hikes or long adventures and races is more of a challenge these days? If your “recovery sleep” feels more like staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., you’re not alone and not imagining it! And, it may be more than just training stress!
Thru-hiking will change you in many ways. Your attitude toward cleanliness, what foods go together, and attentiveness to how much things weigh are a few
The year I turned 50, I was managing a lot of change in my life. I moved to a different state, lost my 15-year-old dog,
How do you know when you should legitimately call it quits from a hard fall/nagging injury vs. sucking it up and continuing the race?
Running has taken many forms in my life: glory, punishment, escape, healing, meditation. Pregnancy and motherhood reshaped everything, teaching me to treat my body with tenderness. Six months after giving birth, I found myself running not for records or miles but to celebrate the strength and endurance of my whole being.
Do you still train when you feel a cold coming on or when you are mildly sick? How do you know when to call it
As trail runners, we have all faced this: you’re halfway through a hard climb, and your body wants to stop. Your brain says, “Maybe I
The Wonderland Trail at a Glance Permits Since the entirety of the trail is inside Mount Rainier National Park, permits are necessary for all overnight
