EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 52 MIN
Erin Ton is on a Quest for Mountain Speed Records
from For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running · host Jonathan Levitt
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 trainingFKT (Fastest Known Time) pursuitsfourteeners climbed in high heelsprofessional athlete sponsorship journeygoal of climbing all Colorado 13ersupcoming Aconcagua speed record attemptStay 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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