As many of you know, Gina Lucrezi started Trail Sisters with a mission to uplift women in the sport of trail running. After realizing the impact of her efforts in the running community, Gina was motivated to bring that same effort and care to her local community of Buena Vista, CO.
This past January Gina started a new journey in an effort to become Chaffee County Colorado’s next District 1 County Commissioner. Matt Trappe of Auteur Sportif was able to come along for the ride, capturing this year’s adventure and telling the story of how it came to be.
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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 quits? Junko Kazukawa: If it’s a mild cold, exercising/run might help
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 don’t need to finish this.” That inner voice — the one
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 trips. These are limited and competitive. You must camp in designated
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
I’m always struggling to find a sports bra that fits well. Do you have any tips on fit, or what to look for when choosing
Spring is my sweet spot for travel planning. It’s when I’m shaking off the dregs of winter and planning a kickass year ahead. This year,
“Beginning of the 2024 Cocodona 250…….. Let’s Go!” Corinne Shalvoy’s voice rang out on the livestream as runners surged over the start line, their headlamps slicing through the predawn haze in Black Canyon City. I was watching live from a world away, steaming through the Caribbean Sea aboard a Coast Guard cutter, on a mission to deter illegal migration and drug trafficking before it reached America’s shores.
Planning a thru-hike in a month or less is a gargantuan task, but it can be done. It requires attention to detail, focus, and also a willingness to let some things ride. It helps if you have done a long-distance hike prior. Familiarity with the trail you intend to hike can really help as well. If you’re crunched for time and think you have what it takes to pull off the planning here’s how to do it!
