Ayako Sawanobori is a Japanese-American runner, outdoor adventurer, food lover, and nonprofit professional in San Francisco.  Ayako began her athletic career as a competitive gymnast before a spine injury forced her into early retirement.  Since recovering, she became a runner and did track & field through high school and college before turning to endurance running in her 30s.  She is passionate about diversity & representation in the outdoors and beyond.

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