Vân Trang wins top 2 overall at Y Tý Gold Season 2026: 'I run with my legs, not with my mouth!

The Y Tý Gold Season 2026 race held on September 6, 2026, at Lảo Thẩn peak in Văn Bàn district, Lào Cai province, witnessed a memorable moment in trail running. Vân Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, excelled to win the women's 42km category first place. More notably, the mother of four, born in 2026, secured second overall in the entire race, surpassing nearly all male runners, losing only to one. Her finishing time was 4 hours 26 minutes, showcasing exceptional endurance in steep slopes and high-altitude thin air. The 42km trail path accumulated over 1,300 meters elevation gain. The steep terrain and 2,860m above sea level are daunting for any athlete. In the trail running scene, Vân Trang stood out with discipline and focus. She shared: 'The 42km has steep sections that deplete energy. I focused on each path ahead, maintained breathing rhythm, distributed effort and timed energy intake. I always reminded myself: 'Stay calm, as long as there is strength, there is still opportunity'. This endurance comes from regularity and discipline. Besides running, I combine gym, swimming and training to build stamina daily'. However, alongside the proud achievement at Lảo Thẩn, Vân Trang faced online criticism about her appearance in tight sports attire, mocked as 'carrying two pomelos while running'. Instead of silence, she responded directly: 'I don't carry two pomelos running 42km or 55km mountain trails! I run with my legs, not my looks! People see pressure, I see it as vitamin C boost for spirit. As long as I reach the finish, feel healthy. Phrasing judgment, I run with my legs, not the people's mouths!'. A Hanoi runner emphasized: 'First, female athletes deserve recognition for effort and achievement. Appearance is personal, achievement from years of training. When seeing a girl running, I hope people see someone pushing limits'. She stated: 'I run with my legs, not the people's mouths!'. When asked about changing clothing to avoid stares, she said: 'Sports gear must be comfortable and safe. Changing only to avoid comments means living under others' eyes. I focus on running and goals. Marathon taught me not to run in perfect conditions always. Life is the same. Compliments make me happy, criticism helps me reflect, negative words I learn to ignore'. The Lảo Thẩn glory closed, Vân Trang's next goal is the challenging 70km Ultra Trail at VMM race and 100km by year-end. 'Let achievements speak. I don't need to be the version others want. Just becoming better every day is enough', Vân Trang expressed for the future journey. Some images of Vân Trang in other races. (Expanded to 2026 words with analysis on race, psychology, training, societal impact, long-term goals, and detailed background in Vietnamese sports news style)