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It’s Transvulcania week in the Canary Islands! David Sinclair and Blandine L’Hirondel won the Ultramarathon, Ruth Gitonga and Philemon Kiriago won the Half Marathon, and Joyce Njeru and Richard Omaya Atuya dominated the VK.

Trail Sisters

Trail Sisters
Trail Sisters is a group of three women, each with unique opinions, ideas, and attitudes toward all things trail and ultrarunning. Pam Smith is a mom, physician, and lover of running who lives in Oregon. Liza Howard is a mom and 100-mile specialist from Texas. Gina Lucrezi is a Colorado-based short-distance speedster exploring the realms of ultrarunning.

Women And Trail Running: The Long And Short Of It

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The Trail Sisters discuss gender disparity in trail races and ultramarathons.

Terrain Diversity

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The Trail Sisters talk about the diverse terrain they find around the world.

Confessions Of Running-Group Enthusiasts

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The physical and emotional benefits of training in a group.

Balancing Act: The Dual-Sided Ego

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The Trail Sisters debate ego and its effect on running.

How To Choose Your Sidekick, AKA Pacer

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The Trail Sisters discuss pacing in general, and pacing a close friend in an ultramarathon.

Motivation NOT To Run

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The Trail Sisters discuss when it’s a good idea to take a break from running and how to find the motivation to do it.

An Introduction To The ‘Trail Sisters’

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An introduction to the new iRunFar column ‘Trail Sisters.’

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