While other ultrarunners stick to highly scientific approaches to training and nutrition, Rory Bosio prefers to keep things simple and fun. After all, why run at all if you’re not passionate about it? Bosio’s passion has definitely shone through in her performances though, bagging podium finishes at plenty of prestigious events along the way. She made a big splash when she came out of nowhere to win the Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc at her first attempt in 2013, and followed it up with another win the next year, quieting any doubters that remained. Even with her success at the highest level, she keeps her training enjoyable with a mix of skiing, hiking, yoga, and general goofing off between races. She even has a Beer Mile overall win to her name, so you know she doesn’t take herself too seriously.
- Tahoe Rim Trail 50 Mile: 1st female & female course record 2017
- Third place, The North Face Challenge Utah 50k, 2016
- First place overall, Atacama Extreme 100 Mile, 2015
- Two-time winner, Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc 166K, 2013 and 2014
- First place, The North Face Challenge Utah 50 Mile, 2014
- First place, Lavaredo Ultra Trail 118K, 2014
- 2012 Western States 100 mile: 2nd female/21st overall/ CR for 18-29yrs 18:08
- Winner of a Beer Mile overall