Show Notes
In this episode we bring you along on our epic 80-mile running adventure in the Italian Dolomites. Hear trail running tips from our expert mountain guides, and inspiration from podcast listeners who joined us in the Alps!
Special thanks to Jeff Thompson, Carly Brown, Louise Turner, Liz Mukherji, Bekah Shininger, Sonia Dolan, Hank Grabowski, Melissa Bently, Julia Cassandra, Marybeth Duke, Bud Haas, Sheila O’Neil, and our guides from Run the Alps: Bruno Yates, Alistair Crompton, and Marion Giraud!
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Day 1: Ortisei
Distance – 18.76 km / 11.73 miles
Elevation Gain – 457 m / 1522 ft
Elevation loss – 1029 m / 3427 ft
Day 2: Plattkofel Hütte
Distance – 24.57 km / 15.35 miles
Elevation gain – 1,340 m / 4462 ft
Elevation loss – 1034 m / 3443 ft
Day 3: Selva
Distance – 16.04 km / 10 miles
Elevation gain – 642 m / 2137 ft
Elevation loss – 1369 m / 4558 ft
Day 4: San Casiano
Distance – 16.59 km / 10.37 miles
Elevation gain – 980 m / 3263 ft
Elevation loss – 1024 m / 3409 ft
Day 5: Refugio Lagazuoi
Distance – 18.36 km / 11.48 miles
Elevation gain – 1287 m / 4285 ft
Elevation loss – 311 m / 1036 ft
Day 6: Cortina
Distance – 22.32 km / 13.95 miles
Elevation gain – 354 m / 1178 ft
Elevation loss – 1882 m / 6267 ft
Day 7: Cortina
Distance – 10.76 km / 6.73 miles
Ascent – 574 m / 1911 ft
Descent – 975 m / 3246 ft
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