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Nov 14, 2023
Guest Blogger

Giving Thanks:  Steph Lefferts Reflects on 2023 (Video)

Run the Alps Tour Manager Steph Lefferts reflects on our past season and shares what she’s most thankful for.

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UTMB 2022, Tim Tollefson and David Laney in the Alps
Oct 22, 2023
Guest Blogger

How to Measure Your Runs in the Alps: Metrics from David Laney

Data driven running is one way to go. I’d offer another way to think about and enjoy running. A way I learned not from my coach, but from my dog.

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Sep 7, 2023
Johanna Flashman

How Tor des Géants® Manages Emergencies on a 330 km Race

How has the organization managed to keep the vast majority of runners safe? To answer this question, Run the Alps visited the VDA Trailers headquarters during the TORX races and spoke with the organization about what it’s like managing risk and answering emergency calls.

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Aug 29, 2023
Kim Strom

In Order of Importance: Cancer Survivor Steph Lightfoot Runs MCC

After completing the MCC race of the 2023 UTMB Mont-Blanc® in rain and snow, Steph shared a bit about getting to the start and finish lines. 

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Aug 21, 2023
Astrid Renet

Meet Xavier Thévenard: UTMB Mont-Blanc®’s Most Accomplished Runner

Xavier Thévenard has won each of the major UTMB Mont-Blanc® races, including the UTMB itself three times. Here’s an interview with Le Petit Prince of trail running. 

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