Articles by Jenny Thorsen

Mammoth Cave 50k: A Hidden Gem

Mammoth Cave 50k and 25k run along the Mammoth Cave Railroad Hike and Bike Trail, an old rail line that runs from the ruins of the historic Bell’s Tavern in Park City to a turn-around point near the Mammoth Cave National Park visitor center. One of the few races held within a national park, the entire weekend showcases all that the area has to offer.

LAVS: Anything But Ordinary

The official website of the Last Annual Vol State (LAVS) claims, “Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Things,” but immerse yourself in the race and you will find that these journey runners are anything but ordinary.

The Lucky Ones

Jenny Thorsen Italy may be famous for its food and scenery, but it is also known for its fast cars. It had been a stressful day, and my friend Michelle and her daughter Ashlyn and I were on our wa...

Adventures With Mom

The author's mom tackles her fear of heights on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, MT. Jenny Thorsen I grew up as a latchkey child in the 80s. Wearing a necklace made of cheap string with...

Dinosaur Valley

Giff Calibo of Richmond, TX, finished the 100-miler in 34:48:31 and Karen Ellis of Cypress, TX, finished the 100-miler in 29:38:10. It was the first 100-miler for both. Jenny Thorsen “I had the huge hon...

Six Days In the Dome

“Crew life, 1.5 hours in: Been up since 3. It’s freaking cold in here. Bodies are twisted at angles reminiscent of The Walking Dead,” read the caption on my Instagram story I posted about Six Days in the Dome. It’s a...

Beast of the East

It’s race day and the air is thick with moisture. Rain is in the forecast and I curse to myself as this will be seven out of nine races I’ve shot this year where I get rained on. Thirty minutes before the start of the...