What's New With Team Injinji

For over fifteen years, Injinji has proudly sponsored athletes who have a unique passion for their sport, communities and our toesocks. We're proud to showcase the stories of this diverse group of individuals while supporting them in reaching their athletic goals and impacting their local communities. Check in with this blog post monthly to read about Team Injinji's recent successes and upcoming challenges.

Courtney Dauwalter moments after she won the 2023 Hardrock 100. 

• Courtney Dauwalter: 1st female, 4th overall
• Jeff Browning: 5th male, 6th overall
• Mike Wardian: 16th male, 20th overall

• Tara Warren - High Lonesome 100
• Skye Stoury - Elk Valley 15k - Her First Trail Race!
• Viktoria Brown - Badwater 135
• Jessica Storrison - Carmean - Grand Island 50k
• Justin Nucuum - The Mount Baldy 5000

Tara Warren at the High Lonesome 100 and Jessica Storrison-Carmean at the Grand Island 50k.

I had a few big goals for July, namely the Ned Gravel 116 mile bike race and an 8 hour Tough Mudder event where you try to run as many laps as possible. I really wanted to focus on fueling and hydrating well and managing my effort throughout both races. I was able to take 3rd in the bike race and win the Tough Mudder, feeling really strong for both, so I am stoked on that! I of course wore Injinji for both - some higher Crew socks for the bike race and Mini-Crews for the Tough Mudder!

I have the goal of competing in the Spartan Killington 50K in mid-September, so for August, I really want to up my time on feet and get some solid vert as I prep for that! 

In July I ran the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, which is labeled as the "World's Toughest Footrace". I came 4th female in 30h 11 mins and while I was not perfectly happy with the way it went, I feel it was a good effort for a first shot at this grueling race. I wore the Injinji Sport Midweight Crews and my feet were very happy for the whole race! 

In August I will compete in the 48h World Championship for ultrarunning in the UK and I'm lining up as the defending champion so there is some expectation to do well. I can potentially aim for a number of records that I have been very close to in my recent races, I can break my own Canadian 48h record, the Hungarian 48h record that a legendary ultrarunner holds who had a number of world records to her name back in the day (I was within 4km last time at 365km), the Canadian men's 48h record (I was within 3 km), then there is the age group world record which also doable as long as everything goes to plan. Fingers crossed!

Viktoria Brown celebrating at the finish line of the Badwater 135 ultra. 

After a tumultuous few weeks of work, travel, and life, I am finally getting back into a regular routine and hope it carries forward. My only goal in August is to stick to my training plan to get ready for a November race.

In July, I actually stopped almost all activities because I was traveling abroad. No regrets! I only brought my injinji socks on the trip and it's safe to say, I was beyond comfortable for all the walking I did across Asia and the middle east!

In August, I'll be restarting my training and hopefully will be in shape for my first ultramarathon in September. My main goal for the month is to have fun with my running and cycling. Not forcing any activities, but simply enjoy the fact that I am putting my feet down on the ground and moving forward. 

July was a funky month with two races canceled because of extreme weather situations, but luckily no injuries or issues!

On the plus side, August is looking great with a fun trail running camp in Washington State, and then I will be headed to Wales for the Dragon's Back Race which is a 6-day stage race across the length of Wales. Will definitely need lots of socks for that!

Alyssa Amos out on a training run above the clouds.

We can't wait to hear about Alyssa Amos' race across Wales and we'd love to know what helps Bobby Le stick his training plan. Check in next month to find out and see what Team Injinji is up to next!