Sophie Woods completes Via Alpina endurance challenge in record 29 days

Sophie Woods has completed the 2,000km Via Alpina endurance challenge in 29 days, setting a new record. Woods, a 42-year-old woman from New Zealand, traversed eight countries to achieve this feat. The Via Alpina is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches across the Alps. The journey is known for its extreme difficulty and danger.

Woods' accomplishment has drawn attention from various outlets, including RUN247, AOL.com, The Times, the New York Post and the BBC. The Times notes that Woods' run is equivalent to climbing 12 Everests. The reporting does not specify the exact route Woods took or the challenges she faced during her journey. The New York Post describes the trek as dangerous, but does not elaborate on the specific risks involved.

The BBC and RUN247 both refer to Woods by her married name, Sophie Grant. The New York Post and AOL.com both refer to her by her maiden name, Sophie Woods. The BBC and AOL.com both refer to the journey as a 2,000km trek. The New York Post and RUN247 both refer to it as a 2,000km run.