Ep. #29 with Lorena Rubio

Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation

Lorena Rubio shares her journey into ultra running and her battle with breast cancer. She started running in 2014 and eventually transitioned to ultra trail running with her husband. Lorena's love for running and her strong mindset helped her through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. She underwent a double mastectomy and 16 rounds of chemotherapy, but she continued to stay active and even ran three 30K races during her chemotherapy. Lorena's determination and positive mindset allowed her to overcome the challenges and continue pursuing her passion for running. Lorena Rubio shares her journey of overcoming breast cancer and becoming an ultra runner. She talks about her races, including the Cuyamaca 100K and the Tahoe Rim Trail 100, and how they symbolize her comeback and triumph over cancer. Lorena also discusses the importance of community support and how her friends created the Run for Lorena fundraiser, which raised $15,000. She emphasizes the power of a positive attitude and the temporary nature of challenges. Lorena plans to continue running and inspiring others through her journey.