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Second time around – TNF EC California

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019Leave a comment

After previous year’s cancellation of the North Face Endurance Challenge California due to wildfire smoke, I really wanted to finish my 2019 race season with this late November shred under the Cali sun. Judging by the deep field of elite ultra-runners, they also fancied a sunny run on dry hard packed trail, or maybe it … Continue reading Second time around – TNF EC California

What is Meet the Minotaur???

August 14, 2019August 13, 20192 Comments

Meet the Minotaur is a 15-20 km long, fantastic and unique mountain adventure experience that combines trail running and obstacle course racing in the high alpine of the ruggedly beautiful Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. The course changes every year and the specific location and route is kept secret until race day so that no one is … Continue reading What is Meet the Minotaur???

Yakima 50K – beautiful blister party

May 2, 2019May 3, 2019Leave a comment

Yakima Skyline Rim 50K is one of Rainshadow Running’s races that people tend to talk about as being one of the harder races for that distance. This is mainly due to 3 factors - the elevation gain (3000 meters), the rocky terrain, and the exposure to sun (we come back to each of those in … Continue reading Yakima 50K – beautiful blister party

Squa-what? Sḵwx̱wú7mesh

September 12, 2018Leave a comment

Taper week before the Squamish 50 miler and a smokepocalypse was in full swing. Days were dark and dreary in the normally scenic city of Calgary (and anywhere else)…a perfect reflection of my mood! Although, I had made it into taper week (yay), my body really put on a grand revenge show this time around … Continue reading Squa-what? Sḵwx̱wú7mesh

First timer in Canada – 5peaks race

June 15, 2018June 19, 2018Leave a comment

Is it time yet for my first race in Canada? I feel like I blinked after moving to Canada mid-February and now 4 months have passed. Four months packed with adventures - run-exploring the Rocky Mountains - often involving hands-on-ground/rock scrambling in order to not fall off a mountain, crossing rivers in search of trails, … Continue reading First timer in Canada – 5peaks race

Virgin London Marathon – from snowy trails to hot tarmac

April 27, 2018May 9, 20181 Comment

So, there it was, the formidable London marathon - my first race for 2018, second road marathon since I started running, and first race back after my stress fracture. Needless to say that I was super excited and scared at the same time! After a short stop-over in Germany to visit my family and friends, … Continue reading Virgin London Marathon – from snowy trails to hot tarmac

Aim high – Happiness is the mountain top

April 9, 2018May 8, 2018Leave a comment

One of the main reasons for moving to Canada was obviously the mountains! Having the vast Rocky Mountain range at your footstep is a trail/mountain runners dream (although your body might not always agree with that). There are gazillion of summits and trails through this breath-taking landscape and the itch to go out and climb/run … Continue reading Aim high – Happiness is the mountain top

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Hi, I’m Svenja!

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I love running! Up and down mountains, on trails and occasionally on roads. And I love rabbits ;-)

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The white powder stoke is growing for real ⛷ 🎿 . 📸 @ultra.chamois @skiuphill.ca @runuphill.ca @teamrunderwear @fastandfemale #backcountry #skiing #mountains #mountainlovers #trailrunning #running #wintertraining #snowfun #neverstopexploring #roamfree #wanderlust #getoutside #timetoplay #adventure #outdoorsisfree #sunshine #whitepowder #mountainrunning #mountainrunner #goodvibesonly #livingthedream
One of the best things about off-season is going through all the photos of this year and being reminded of all the amazing things I got to do! . This one is from another fantastic outing with the best crew @jford.welsh @seymourruns and @ultra.chamois on the all-time goody Yamnuska mountain and adding on EPOW. So much goodness 💚 . 📸 @seymourruns @runuphill.ca @teamrunderwear @fastandfemale #running #trailrunning #mountainrunning #mountains #mountainlovers #adventure #runningwithfriends #liverunrepeat #getoutside #wanderlust #roamfree #runuphill #runsteepgethigh #neverstopexploring #liveyourpassion #goodvibesonly #goodmemories #offseasontreats #runfree #beautifuldestinations #canada
Get your happy on! It’s Friday 🙌 🤪 . And just in time I whipped up the story of @thenorthfaceecs California 50 Mile championship race. Link in bio, and stay crazy! . 📸 @mind.body_girl @runuphill.ca @teamrunderwear #running #trailrunning #racing #california #tnfecs #thenorthface #neverstopexploring #roamfree #runfree #wanderlust #vitaminsea #goodvibesonly #mountainlovers #mountainrunning #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #adventure #liveyourpassion #attitudeisall #getoutside #exploremore #becrazy #behappy #runsteepgethigh #runuphill #wearetrailrunning
That 🏁 feeling at @thenorthfaceecs California 50 Mile championship did not disappoint! . Lining up with some of the best ultra runners, I had no idea what to expect out of the race. And I’m still processing this incredibly humbling and rad experience of running in the beautiful Marin Headlands! . So stoked to finish off my 2019 race season executing a race I’m pretty happy and somewhat proud off - to keep pushing, be patient and run MY race! 🤗 Just shy off a top 10 finish: 11th female in 8:29:53 over 50 miles with 3200m vert . A special thanks to @mind.body_girl for all the support and love along the way. You were ace! Thanks to everyone else who sent their speedy vibes my way and all the volunteers along the course! I’m beyond grateful! . 📸 @mind.body_girl @runuphill.ca @tailwindnutrition @teamrunderwear #running #trailrunning #racing #tnfecs #california #mountainrunning #mountainlovers #liveyourpassion #dreambig #neverstopexploring #runuphill #roamfree #runfree #womenwhorun #wanderlust #goodvibesonly #fangirling #outdoorsisfree #thenorthface
Better an oops than a what if 🤙 . It is such an honour to toe the start line of @thenorthfaceecs 50 Mile championships this weekend with incredible world class athletes such as @annamaeflynn , @clare_gallagher_runs and @_taymae_ ; to name just a few inspirations ! . I’ll be fan-girling hard 🤗 and am excited to see how I will fare in such a DEEP field. It’ll include a guaranteed visit to the pain cave and maybe a plane crash 😂 . Super stoked to also have made it into the “more women to watch” section of @irunfar 😳 . T-4: eating all the chocolate is the only way to calm the nerves now . 📸 @seymourruns @runuphill.ca @teamrunderwear #running #trailrunning #mountainrunning #ultrarunning #racing #timetoplay #tnfecs #california #dreambig #mountainlovers #mountains #adventure #wanderlust #liveyourpassion #runfree #runuphill #neverstopexploring #fangirl #goodvibesonly #canada
Winter is coming...❄️ . But I’m not done running yet. . Next up: @thenorthfaceecs 50miler in California to top up the tan☀️ Let’s see what all this snow ploughing is good for. . But for now I just keep eating 😜 . 📸 @seymourruns @runuphill.ca @inov8_canada @teamrunderwear @tailwindnutrition #running #mountainrunning #ultrarunning #itrainfor #mountains #mountainlovers #trailrunning #optoutside #roamfree #runfree #wanderlust #neverstopexploring #liveyourpassion #getoutsideandplay #timetoplay #tapertantrums #womenwhorun #adventure #goodvibesonly #outdoorsisfree #mykananaskis #sunrise #runsteepgethigh #runuphill
#flashbackfriday to @meettheminotaur . Hands down my favourite race of this year 🤙 . In 2020 it’s part of the @skyrunning World Series. . Registration opens tomorrow at 7am! I’m in. Are you? . 📸 @seymourruns @runuphill.ca @teamrunderwear @tailwindnutrition #running #skyrunning #mountainrunning #scrambling #mountainlovers #getoutside #roamfree #runwild #runsteepgethigh #runuphill #feelthelegsburning #goodvibesonly #wanderlust #goexplore #liveyourpassion #dreambig #outdoorsisfree #neverstopexploring #timetoplay #vertjunkies #adjustyouraltitude
Life should have more mountains and less stress 🤙 . Midweek mountain madness, encountering yet another bear 🐻 before they go for a long nap 😴 . @runuphill.ca @inov8_canada @teamrunderwear @tailwindnutrition #running #trailrunning #mountainrunning #optoutside #roamfree #mountains #mountainlovers #getoutsideandplay #runfree #timetoplay #neverstopexploring #mountaintime #liveyourpassion #sheadventures #goodvibesonly #ultrarunning #smilesformiles #runuphill #runsteepgethigh #wanderlust #womenwhofly
When life is a rollercoaster, let the little fairy in you fly 🧚‍♀️ . These IG squares do not always represent my mood but they for sure remind me to be thankful for this! . 📸 @seymourruns @runuphill.ca @inov8_canada @teamrunderwear #running #trailrunning #mountains #mountainlovers #mountainrunning #adventure #roamfree #wanderlust #runfree #neverstopexploring #runtoexplore #timetoplay #goodvibesonly #beautifuldestinations #canada #womenwhofly #scrambling #sunrise #getoutsideandplay #runuphill #runsteepgethigh #liveyourpassion #bewild

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