In the realm of ultrarunning, Courtney Dauwalter once again showed her dominance of not just the women’s field, but most of the men, at the Mt. Fuji 100 race. Trailing closely behind the formidable Chinese duo of Guomin Deng and Qin Guidu, she snagged third overall and won the women’s division. While her performances are incredible, what draws so many to her is the way she trains and races.
She focuses on the joy and the fun. She doesn’t have a coach.
She extols pizza pre-race and doesn’t even really worry much about her diet during training. It flies in the face of the rigid nutrition and training we so often see from elite athletes.
The Mount Fuji 100 Mile race, often referred to as the Fuji Mountain Race or Fujiyama 100, is a prestigious ultramarathon held annually in Japan. As its name suggests, the race spans a daunting 100-mile distance, taking participants on an epic journey through the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Mount Fuji, the iconic and revered symbol of Japan.
The race typically begins and ends near the base of Mount Fuji, with the course winding its way through a variety of terrain, including lush forests, rocky trails, and challenging mountain passes. Runners are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of the majestic peak and the surrounding…
