In a sprint, if you dont have perfect form, youre doomed. A video interview with transcript with rory bosio before the 2015 the north face endurance challenge 50mile championships. The 2016 hardrock 100 was supposed to be a redemption race. Ultra runner rory bosio on her own unique breakfast recipe, hatred of tapering and a laissezfaire approach to training. When she began running ultramarathons in 2007, rory bosio, 30, of truckee, california, quickly established herself as a top continue reading rory bosio. Author of born to run and natural born heroes and the upcoming book running with sherman, coming out november. Book description from this book provides runners, hikers, adventure racers, triathletesany athlete, with a. She is specialized in ultratrail runs and won 20 and 2014 edition of ultratrail du montblanc and lavaredo ultratrail in 2014. She is currently sponsored by north face and she is a kickass ultrarunner from my own conclusion.
Ultrarunning bookstore ultrarunning books for sale. Rory coleman, coach all levels of runners from beginners to gb internationals, from all over the world. This ultramarathoners attitude toward working out is. Meet trail runner rory bosio trail runner magazine.
I also work off the assumption that if a runner hasnt been caught doping then their results are legitimate, since unfounded accusations are spiteful. Running is the moores law of my life, which means that from here on out, things will only get better. Shes a badass runner that spends her days working as a nicu nurse at uc davis, and runs in the wild on her days off. Daily news, friday, oct 6 eric schranz september 6, 20 daily news. One such runner is the ultratalented rory bosio of truckee, california. Rory bosio, a 30yearold nurse from truckee, california, won the 103mile the north face ultra trail du mont blanc last summer. At the final book need to be located and a page is torn away to prove that you visited it gary removed the page but in the mist and. The race climbs 31,000 feet over major mountain passes as it circumnavigates mont blanc, crossing through the french, italian, and swiss alps before returning to france. She grew up in truckee attending north tahoe high school, where she ran her first 1mile race at the age of 8. The 34yearold intensivecare nurse blazed onto the elite ultra distance scene in 20 by winning the sports crown jewel, the ultra trail du. Also, never lose the purpose and joy of why you run or you wont be in it for the long haul. And in 2017, she ran across corsica on the 125mile gr20 trail. A bear with determination will defeat a dreamy gazelle every time.
Last summer, rory bosio set a new record in the ultratrail du montblanc, a 104mile trail race across france, italy, and switzerland that sends runners around the highest mountains in the alps. The north face ultratrail du montblanc has once again summoned thousands of trail runners from around the world. Sunday, 31 aug 2014, the 2014 edition of the utmb revealed its winners. She placed first for the women and seventh overall at the 20 the north face ultratrail du montblanc where she smoked most of the field. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rory bosio has the same challengesand she runs ultramarathons. From what i have read so far, rory is a resident of truckee, california originally from tahoe and is a pediatric nurse. When rory bosio, a 29yearold pediatric intensivecare nurse from truckee, california, lined up at the start of chamonixs ultratrail du montblanc in august 20, she didnt expect to win. The pediatric intensive care nurse recently won the womens division at the north face ultratrail du montblanc for the second straight year. Children largely havent been affected by the novel coronavirus as much as.
Then, theyll get better than better, before theyll get even better than that this is living the high life. The 30year old north facesponsored athlete runs because its fun and it gets her outside in the mountains she loves. Speaking of rory, want to see something uncomfortable. I had the pleasure of chatting to rory recently about life, long runs, and the wild, wild west. Among 100mile races, the ultratrail du montblanc rises as the pinnacle of ultramarathons. But for ultrarunner and the north face athlete rory bosio, its just another notch on her belt. Chatting later with runnerup mike foote and ladies winner rory bosio who completed the course in a mind boggling 12. Rory bosio had an explosive start to her career, becoming the first woman to win backtoback utmb championships. Scott jurek is a very inspiring ultra runner yes, you can be strong without meat. Right now, the 20 western states 100 mile endurance run, is at the top of those experiences for me. The top ranked trail performance is by rory bosio, who decimated the ultratrail du mont blanc field two years in a row 20 and 2014 wins.
Yet she has no interest in being a fulltime runner. Jul 23, 2015 this pin was discovered by running smart. Best ultra marathon books books about ultra marathon running. Yoga helps prevent and treat injuries for long distance runner. For example, runner rory bosio finished in the topten in the ultra trail du mont blanc, a 104mile, 30,840 verticalfoot course. Ultra runner rory bosio is known for her incredibly positive vibes and all round fun attitude to long distance trail running. French runner nathalie mauclair crossed the line in 3 rd 25. Training tips from three of ultra runnings greatest coaches.
Rory bosio pronounced bozeeoh finished in seventh overall, becoming the first woman to place in the top 10 at the worlds toughest running race. Rorys ascension in the ultra running world began in 20 at what is arguably the most difficult mountain race in the world, the french classic ultra trail du mt. Francois dhaene and rory bosio stay well ahead of competition at the north face ultratrail du montblanc. Kaci lickteig western states champ, bear 100 champ and ultrarunner of the year exciting. Running for many is an essential way of life that leads to sacrificed sleep, free time and painfree joints. I dont even wear a watch ultra runner rory bosio on her own unique breakfast recipe, hatred of tapering and a laissezfaire approach to.
Last summer, rory bosio set a new record in the ultra trail du montblanc, a 104mile trail race across france, italy, and switzerland that sends runners around the highest mountains in the alps. The 33yearold california native won the ultratrail du montblanc, a prestigious 105mile race around the montblanc massif, twice, in 20 and 2014. My philosophy is that everyone is an elite athlete and that everyone can improve their times and enjoyment by using my running strategy and 12week programmes. Kristin krissy moehl born october 27, 1977 is an american ultramarathon athlete who specializes in trail running. She has also earned podium finishes at the tahoe rim trail 50 and the way too cool 50k. Highlights from the 2019 ledlenser trails in motion film. Rory bosio, the american female runner made the double, by winning for the second time in. Okay, so i went back through the annals of ultra running magazines ultra runner of the year uroy rankings and extracted all the names from the mens and womens top ten lists from the last five years 202018. She is specialized in ultratrail runs and won 20 and 2014 edition of ultratrail du montblanc and lavaredo ultratrail in 2014 rory bosio is currently a paediatric intensivecare nurse from truckee, california, united states. If you are an ultra runner, have ever been even mildly curious about such events, or if you are just a lover of great writing, you will greatly enjoy this book. Her performances at western states over the past few years have been consistently stellar even though she admits that she approaches the day as one big adventure. Ultrarunner rory bosio on why she runs outside online. Vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek once ran marathons in 1 day. It has a distance of approximately 171 kilometres 106 mi, and a total elevation gain of around 10,040 metres 32,940 ft.
For both athletes this is the second victory of this long and difficult trail running competition around mont blanc. In 2005, moehl became the youngest woman to complete the grand slam of ultrarunning, which included a gold medal at the vermont 100 mile endurance run. Course records are based on the post1984 course length of 100. In episode six we sit down with highly accomplished ultra running personality rory bosio. Now, as a runner for jaybird and the north face, shes taking a hard look at her. In 2014, the north face athlete timothy olson hit a figurative brick wall halfway through the hardrock and was reduced to.
Be patient, running is a science and it takes a while to see what formula works best for you. She had finished fourth in the womens division the year before, on a snowshortened 62mile course. Rory bosio photography, writing, talk ultra podcast. Francois dhaene and rory bosio stay well ahead of competition at the north face ultratrail du mont blanc. On the corner, is a japanese film that tells the story of japanese ultrarunner and teacher who uses his racing to inspire his students. The ultra distance forgives injury, fatigue, bad form, and illness. She placed first for the women and seventh overall at the 20 the north face ultra trail du montblanc where she smoked most of the field, covering 104 miles in 22 hours, 37 minutes. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Bosio in seventh place became the first woman to finish in the. The video curiosity by the north face featuring the athletes rory bosio, timothy olson and hal koerner and their quest to run the ultratrail. Bosio recently ran the 125mile gr 20 in just 50 hours. Bosio successfully defended her crown at the 103mile ultra trail du mont blanc, europes most prestigious ultra, winning again by a huge margin. Ultrarunner and utmb champion rory bosio on why she cant resist returning to the fairytale alps of france. Besides her awesome talent as an ultra runner and making history at 20s ultratrail du mont blanc by crashing the top ten finishers class, rorys approach to how she lives life and outlook on running has us wrapped around her finger.
It takes place once a year on either the last weekend in august or the first weekend of september in the alps, and follows the route of the tour du mont blanc through france, italy and switzerland. Prior to that, the course is estimated to have been less than 100 miles. Next time you struggle to fit a workout in between work, life, and just not feeling like it, keep this in mind. The following year, she repeated her win, the first woman to do so, and eliminated any beginners luck doubt. No matter how athletic you are running leads to some degree of suffering.
Although for those that wake up before the sun and find their home on road and trail running it. Running on empty, details elite runner rory bosios journey across the rugged gr20 trail in corsica, france. See more ideas about running, ultra marathon and trail running. Rory bosio is currently a paediatric intensivecare nurse from truckee, california, united states. The champion ultrarunner takes a laidback approach photo by randall levensaler. A 104mile loop that circumnavigates 15,771foot mont blanc, passing through france, italy, and switzerland, the route includes ten climbs and 31,500 feet of elevation gain. She also won the laveredo ultra trail race, also one of the most significant races in europe. Rory bosio, pediatric nurse and ultramarathoner, at the utmb, photo. Ultrarunner rory bosio likes to keep things in perspective. Runnings not actually my favorite sport, rory bosio said, as if it was obvious. We are couple of ultra fools when it comes to rory bosio. Women may one day be faster at long distance running than.