Tag: trail running women

  • Trail Femmes: Six Months Strong

    And, we made it to 6 months! It feels like just yesterday we gathered in Sanjay Van on a chilly morning to embark on a new journey for women and trail running in India. As the first all-women trail running club in the country, we knew it was just the beginning. From a group of…

  • The Trail Femmes Story So Far

    Earlier this year, when I started Trail Femmes, I wasn’t sure how the running community would respond. Today we have grown in strength having some strong-willed women joining the group. From 4 women (including me) for the first group run in April, to 26 in the July group run, the club has exceeded expectations… We…

  • Sinhagad Epic Trail – A Win to End the Offseason

    Finally made it to Sinhagad. I never got to do these trails here (in thir ultra race in December) thanks to my training schedule which is always aimed at a fall race and a marathon on January or December. With a long 2023-24 season and extended offseason I have planned some trail runs and races…

  • Stayin’ Alive for Runs this Summer

    Stayin’ alive seems to the goal of this Summer! Motivation and health have taken a hit recently… the heat and related disruptions have never been so annoying… Every summer, when things get hard, I ask myself what the purpose of these runs is. Do I need to run because I have created myself this ‘runner’…

  • Global Running Day on World Environment Day… What are the odds!

    What are the odds that World Environment Day and Global Running Day fall on the same day! The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” emphasizing the urgent need to restore degraded lands, combat desertification, and build resilience against droughts. This theme resonates deeply with trail runners, who often…

  • International Trails Day: Being Thankful for our Trails

    International Trails Day (June 1) is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of June to raise awareness about the importance of trails, their development, and their diverse uses. This day emphasizes the many benefits trails offer, including fostering a healthy lifestyle for everyone, not just the trail running community. Celebrating our trails is significant for…

  • Menstrual hygiene is a necessity, not a luxury

    May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day, an annual awareness day to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management.For trail running women, managing menstrual hygiene requires proper planning and the right supplies to ensure comfort and health.Here are some key tips to help manage hygiene while on trail running: Menstrual hygiene is a necessity, not…

  • Earth Day 2024: Be a Responsible Trail Runner for Our Planet’s Future

    Trail running gives us opportunities to run in so many beautiful places that have given us a break from the pollution and noise of city life. This Earth Day, let’s all take a moment to remind ourselves of the need to save and protect these natural spaces. Trail runners can be made more responsible towards…

  • Trail Femmes – The Tribe is Growing

    Yes, the tribe is growing! Trail running is considered a ‘man’s sport’, at least that’s what all the men claim here in the trail running space. The adventure, exploration… all those are manly things! Attitudes like that gave way for forming a women-only trail community – Trail Femmes back in February! From 5, we have…

  • Say hello to ‘Trail Femmes’

    And, one of my dream projects – starting a trail running group here in India – it is finally realised. Say hello to ‘Trail Femmes‘ – a community for women trail runners to connect with nature, inspire and empower each other. On Feb 10, Saturday, four of my friends went on our first ‘group’ run…