Hi, my name is Anya. I see so many amazing and supportive people here, and for those who don’t know me well, let me introduce myself. You probably saw me running along with Arda the past week ❤️🦾 I have been running for many years. I have never been a professional runner it all started as a passion and one of the easiest and most accessible sports for everyone. I started running, and this sport helped me through some of the hardest parts of my life, and still does. I have run 27 road marathons with a PR of 3:00:40 (my goal is to break 3:00:00). I have completed 11 trail races over 100 kilometers, including one 100-mile race. In 2024, I ran 290 miles / 465 kilometers in 90 hours. In 2025, I ran 410 miles / 657 kilometers in 180 hours, but I completed it as a stage race with full night breaks. In 2025 I also ran 150 miles / 241 kilometers from Badwater Basin, the lowest and hottest place in the U.S., to the summit of Mt. Whitney — from 50°C (122°F) heat to falling snow in the mountains. This year, I am running 100 kilometers and 240 miles as well. Running is my passion. It helps me not only stay healthy, but also become stronger mentally and in life. I am not a professional athlete and never have been. I started running when I was around 17 years old. I am not the fastest, and I never compare myself to others, because at the end of the day, the only comparison that matters is being better than you were before. Running is an amazing sport with a beautiful community. Like we always say: if you want to run fast, go alone. If you want to run far, go together. And we are going together. I am so happy to see you all here and grateful for the support 🩷 and that @ardasaatci has such an incredible community around him. Pictures by @vspicturescom - @annjoyrun_