The 2025 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile showcased the resilience and training strategies of prominent ultrarunners like Tara Dower, Stephen Kersh, Chris Myers, and Jasmin Nunige. The race, characterized by its stunning terrain and significant elevation gain, serves as an early season test for many athletes. As they reflect on their winter training, Myers emphasizes the mental toughness gained from harsh weather conditions, while Nunige highlights cross training for strength. Dower focused on muscle rebuilding during winter, illustrating the diverse approaches athletes take to prepare for competitive events.
"I just call it character building. Running in the slush and snow doesn't physically benefit you... But I think you know the benefit of varied terrain..."
"In the winter, I had a varied training program. The focus was on building strength, combined with running, cross-country skiing, and some indoor cycling..."
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