Kazukawa was the first person to tackle both the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and Leadville Race Series in a single season, in 2015. Kazukawa had finished her first-ever century run only four years prior to this mega feat—the 2011 Leadville Trail 100 Mile, at age 48—a goal she used as closure after her second … [Read more...]
WeRunFar Profile: Lisa Henson and John Medinger
Over the past 40 years, there is perhaps no other couple that has made the impact and influence on the American ultrarunning community as Lisa Henson and John Medinger. In the sport's earliest years, they each dove passionately in, found each other, and have uplifted in numerous others along the way. … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Loren Morgan
For the past two years, Loren Morgan has been a youth coach for the Rio Rancho/Albuquerque Westside chapter of Running Medicine (RM), a family-oriented, affordable run and walk program that's inclusive to all abilities, fitness levels, ages, and backgrounds. After growing up on a farm where he ran with … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Keira Henninger
Keira Henninger is a veteran race director who has paved the way for premiere trail running and ultrarunning races in her home state of California and influenced races nationwide over the past decade. … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Errol “Rocket” Jones
Ultrarunner, race director, writer, and volunteer Errol "Rocket" Jones has lived in Oakland, California, for the past five decades, where he runs daily. Learn more about his legendary energy, community contributions, and life in our latest WeRunFar profile. … [Read more...]
WeRunFar Profile: Alison Mariella Désir
From the sidewalks to the trails, runner and wellness changemaker Alison Mariella Désir, 35, has spearheaded multiple organizations and political campaigns to uplift thousands of runners and their health security. Throughout her career, she’s advocated for mental healthcare and organized social-political … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Mosi Smith
Strong, humble, and community-serving efforts are not only in ultrarunner Mosi Smith's wheelhouse--they define hime. Smith served the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years. All the while, he mentored rising students, race directed, fundraised thousands of dollars for veterans through endurance … [Read more...]
Coree Woltering: His Ice Age Trail FKT and Diversity
Coree Woltering, 30, needed a lot of food in the process of setting the men's supported fastest known time (FKT) of 21 days, 13 hours, and 35 minutes on Wisconsin's 1,147-mile Ice Age Trail. His most cherished meals were gifted by supporters: Being invited to the dinner table by Wisconsinites reflects the … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Cristina Murgia
One of the first ultrarunning events in Italy traversed the Dolomites and completely captured the heart of Cristina Murgia, who quickly became the co-race director of said race--the Lavaredo Ultra Trail--its founding year. Despite being a woman in a male-dominated culture, Murgia has continued to pioneer the … [Read more...]