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Vanessa Runs

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Born

in San Salvador, El Salvador

May 28, 1982

Website

http://www.vanessaruns.com

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Nonfiction, Memoir, Sports

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April 2013

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I am an author, trail nerd, elevation junkie, and mountain-loving dirtbag. My husband Shacky and I have been living and traveling full-time in our 22-foot Rialta with the dog and cat since 2013.

I have published two books: Daughters of Distance & The Summit Seeker, both available on Amazon.

More at vanessaruns.com.
Twitter & Instagram @vanessaruns

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“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” (Edward Abbey)

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	The Summit Seeker 3.90 avg rating — 247 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daughters of Distance 4.06 avg rating — 137 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Running: A Book of Essays About Breaking Through by Emily Mitchell (Goodreads Author), Joy Russo-Schoenfield, Anne Milligan 3.75 avg rating — 105 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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We find ourselves immersed in a world where betting is more than just a pastime; it’s an intricate dance of strategy and chance. As enthusiasts, we often seek that elusive edge, a system or method that might tip the scales in our favor.

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“If it's a nod from society you're looking for, run a marathon. But if it's a life-changing experience of personal strength and perseverance that you want, finish an ultra.”
― Vanessa Runs, The Summit Seeker

tags: running, ultrarunning

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“There's not enough said about winter runing. Running in the winter is like not giving up when the road gets hard. It's about willpower and perseverance and being faithful to your sport.”
― Vanessa Runs, The Summit Seeker

tags: running, ultrarunning

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“All women begin as a bundle of bones lost somewhere in the desert. A few of us— the lucky ones— will live to howl the songs of our souls from the depths of our wild, wild hearts.”
― Vanessa Runs, Daughters of Distance

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