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Laura Cortez with Dog- Allison Dobbs

Laura Cortez and one of her dogs. Photo: Allison Dobbs (@ad_venturephoto)
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Laura Cortez with Dog- Allison Dobbs

Alex Potter
Alex Potter is a contributor and former editor at iRunFar. Following a nearly decade-long hiatus from running after college, she has found a new love in trail running. As a photojournalist, Alex has reported throughout the Middle East and East Africa for publications like 'National Geographic,' 'The New York Times,' and 'The Washington Post.'