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...]
WeRunFar: Marvin Sandoval and Buttercup
When Leadville, Colorado athlete and coach Marvin Sandoval toed the 2019 Creede Donkey Dash burro race start line with Buttercup, a miniature burro that stands just 33 inches tall at the shoulders, other teams were worried they'd get run over. But underneath Buttercup's sweet demeanor is a girl that loves to … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: James Varner
Close to a decade ago, Trail Runner Magazine featured race director and ultrarunner James Varner with the header, "It's Never Sane with James." Varner, now 42, has tempered some of this 'dirtbag' lifestyle choices over the years, but his ambition, adventurous spirit, creativity, humor, ad never-endless drive … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Elinor Fish
Canadian trail runner and ultrarunner Elinor Fish crossed the finish line at the 2010 Leadville Trail 100 Mile in Colorado and was elated. But the then 35 year old was also exhausted. In the following months, Fish's health continued on a downward spiral that would catalyze the growth of Run Wild Retreats + … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Shaun Martin
As far back as Navajo (Diné) community leader, coach, and competitive runner Shaun Martin can remember, he and his brothers were woken by their dad at 5 a.m. to run eastward in celebration of the birth of a new day with father the sky, mother the earth, and the holy sun--a traditional Navajo ritual. Here's … [Read more...]
WeRunFar: Kelly Bailey Newlon
We may all agree, some of our warmest memories come from when we are gathered around a table, nourishing our next adventure while reminiscing trail moments with our community. Those of us who have met and shared time with trail runner and chef Kelly Bailey Newlon know she is the perfect cultivator of that … [Read more...]