Tanya Desrivières

Tanya Desrivières arrived at the start line of her first ultra trail race in a pretty unconventional way. She had always been active outdoors in a variety of sports and is a self-proclaimed Gym Rat. But when the Spartan Ultra she had trained for was first cancelled mid-race due to weather and then shut down the following year by COVID, she decided to channel all that hard work and training into an ultra trail race instead. It was love at first sight. Her drive, competitive nature, and refusal to quit quickly became the foundation for tackling long distances with heart and grit. Last September, she ran her second 100-miler, Ultra-Trail Forillon 100, and shaved an incredible six hours off her previous time, earning her a second-place female finish. Tanya is fantastic, and it feels like she's only just getting started discovering how far she can push herself and where this journey will take her. Follow Tanya @tanya_the_rivers   ----- EPISODE SPONSOR: ULTRA TRAIL GASPESIA 100 Welcome to the wild edge of adventure — where mountains meet the sea, and trails stretch for miles through breathtaking wilderness. This is Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100 — an iconic trail running event set in the heart of Gaspésie, Eastern Québec, Canada. Imagine yourself running rugged single-track trails carved through the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark, past towering sea cliffs, deep forests, and panoramic views of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Whether you're tackling the legendary 100-mile ultra challenge, the stunning 110 km route, or celebrating your pace on shorter distances, the spirit of community, grit, and unforgettable scenery is what makes this race truly special. Step into the adventure in Percé, June 19–21! For more information and to register, visit: https://gaspesia.org/en/events/ultra-trail-gaspesia-100/  @gaspesiaraceseries   Music by: Joseph McDade