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Erin Ton is on a Quest for Mountain Speed Records
At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her a more thoughtful athlete.
Erin was born and raised in Colorado. After graduating from Cornell University in 2020, she moved back to Colorado to pursue professional mountain running. Her primary focus is on Fastest Known Time (FKT) speed records, specializing on steep, technical terrain at high altitude. She currently resides in her van and can be found chasing records all across the American West and all across the world.
Jon chats with Erin about:
High altitude running challenges and training
FKT (Fastest Known Time) pursuits
fourteeners climbed in high heels
professional athlete sponsorship journey
goal of climbing all Colorado 13ers
upcoming Aconcagua speed record attempt
Stay connected:
Follow Erin:
https://www.instagram.com/erin_ton7/
Erin’s Strava:
“Erin Ton”
This episode is supported by:
AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off.
Rocket Money Take control of your spending. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reduce the rest with Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/GORUN
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By Jonathan Levitt
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At 20,000 feet, running feels like moving through molasses… but Erin Ton has found that climbing Colorado's highest peaks in stilettos actually makes her a more thoughtful athlete.
Erin was born and raised in Colorado. After graduating from Cornell University in 2020, she moved back to Colorado to pursue professional mountain running. Her primary focus is on Fastest Known Time (FKT) speed records, specializing on steep, technical terrain at high altitude. She currently resides in her van and can be found chasing records all across the American West and all across the world.
Jon chats with Erin about:
High altitude running challenges and training
FKT (Fastest Known Time) pursuits
fourteeners climbed in high heels
professional athlete sponsorship journey
goal of climbing all Colorado 13ers
upcoming Aconcagua speed record attempt
Stay connected:
Follow Erin:
https://www.instagram.com/erin_ton7/
Erin’s Strava:
“Erin Ton”
This episode is supported by:
AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off.
Rocket Money Take control of your spending. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reduce the rest with Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/GORUN
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