HOW I TRAIN
Francesca Canepa
Francesca is an Italian trail runner, Montane athlete, former professional snowboarder and mum of two
Don’t feel pressure from others, says Francesca. Look inside yourself to find the right path for your running
What’s the hardest race
you’ve ever done?
It’s hard to answer this. I make a distinction between mental and physical toughness, so maybe the hardest physically was the Andorra Ultra Trail 100 miles ISF World Series in 2013 because it was so technical and demanding. Mentally, the hardest are 24-hour races on a 1K loop. They need focus, patience, confidence and tonnes of love from your crew.