2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
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"I am ecstatic but knackered."
— Sophie Woods , Athlete
"I didn't want to be running for more than 30 days - 30 days is enough."
— Sophie Woods , Athlete
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Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
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