Meet the runner who races mountains in sandals.

Some heroes wear capes. This one wears a skirt and simple sandals. Her steps are light. Her story is big. If you need a push today, this is it.

The Answer You Came For

The famous Mexican ultra-marathon runner is María Lorena Ramírez, a Rarámuri (Tarahumara) woman from Chihuahua, Mexico. She is known for winning tough races while wearing huarache sandals and her bright skirt. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Why Her Story Hits Hard

Lorena won the 50K Ultra Trail Cerro Rojo in 2017. She ran for more than seven hours, in sandals, and took first place. That win made the world look her way. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Yes—There’s a Movie

Her life is in a short Netflix film called Lorena, Light-Footed Woman. It shows her home, her family, and her calm power on the trails. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

What She Wears (And Why It Matters)

No fancy shoes. No hype. Lorena runs in simple rubber-soled huaraches and a long, flowing skirt. It is her way. It is her culture. And it works. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Big Races She Has Run

• Cerro Rojo 50K (Mexico, 2017): First place. The win that made headlines. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Tenerife Bluetrail 102K (Spain, 2018 & 2019): She took on one of Europe’s high, hard ultras and finished strong. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Who Are the Rarámuri?

“Rarámuri” means “light-footed.” Running is part of their life in the mountains of northern Mexico. Many still race in sandals. Their love of the land shapes their strength. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

What We Can Learn From Lorena

Be simple. Be steady. Believe in your roots. You do not need the newest gear to do big things. You need heart, habit, and hope. Lorena shows this with every step. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Quick Facts

• Name: María Lorena Ramírez (Rarámuri). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Known for: Winning a 50K in sandals and a skirt (2017). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Film: Lorena, Light-Footed Woman (2019, Netflix). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Races abroad: Tenerife Bluetrail 102K (Spain). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

One Last Push

When the trail looks long, think of Lorena. Small steps. Big spirit. Keep going.

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