‘So much more respect for myself’: NZ ultrarunner Sophie Woods on smashing a 2,000km alpine run record

Sophie Woods, a New Zealand ultrarunner, has set a new record for running 2,000km across eight European countries along the Via Alpina. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her endurance and determination. The record-breaking run is significant for its sheer distance and the challenging terrain that Woods had to overcome, including a harrowing experience with a severe thunderstorm in Switzerland.

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