Life Uphill : Tenzin Dolma Story

Tenzin Dolma is an ultramarathon runner from India. She was forced into marriage at 15 and became a mother at 19. Now Tenzin defies gender roles by conquering grueling ultramarathons in northern India’s Himalayas. She does it without any institutional support, funds or training.
Tenzin manages to find a balance between her role as a provider for the family, running a café, and pursuing her passion for running.
“I do all the household chores, run my cafe, and on top of that, consistently train and participate in some of India’s most competitive races.”
Tenzin started running at 32 and competes over extreme distances like 100km, empowering women and girls to dream big and break barriers.
“I wanted to prove to myself that I could overcome challenges.”