Van Trang Tops Female 42km at Y Ti Golden Season 2026: Runs with Feet, Not Mouth!

The Y Ti Golden Season 2026 race held on September 6 left memorable moments in the history of Vietnamese trail running. In the women's 42km trail category, Van Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, won first place. More impressively, the mother of 4 children born in 2026 took 2nd overall, beating almost all male runners except one, finishing in 4 hours 26 minutes. The 42km trail path in Y Ti, Lao Cai, has a cumulative elevation gain of over 1300m. The steep terrain and high-altitude air are a nightmare for any runner. Van Trang shared: "The 42km has steep sections that drain energy. I focused on each segment, maintained breathing rhythm, distributed effort and timed energy intake. I reminded myself: 'Stay calm, as long as I have strength, I have hope.' This endurance comes from consistency and discipline. Besides running, I combine gym, swimming and supplementary exercises to build fitness daily". Run with feet, not mouth! Right after stepping off the podium, images of Van Trang were posted in running groups for ridicule. Instead of praising her professional record, they focused on her natural "figure 1" under tight sports clothes, using phrases like "carrying two grapefruits while running" to mock her. Not staying silent, the female runner responded directly: "I run with my own feet, not carrying two grapefruits for 42km or 55km mountain trails! I run with my feet, not relying on appearance! People see pressure, I see it as a 'vitamin C supplement' for my spirit. What's important is I crossed the finish, still healthy. Let them judge, I run with my own legs, not by other people's words!". The female runner from Hanoi expressed hope for a more civilized view of "sports beauties": "First, female athletes deserve recognition for effort and achievement. Appearance is personal, achievement is years of training. When I see a girl running, I hope people see someone pushing their limits". She declared: "Run with feet, not by mouth!" Asked if she would wear more modest or loose clothes to avoid stares, the Y Ti champion said firmly: "Sports clothing must be comfortable and safe. If I change for fear of gossip, I would live by others' eyes. I focus on the run and my goal. Marathon taught me not to always run in perfect conditions. Life is the same. Praise makes me happy, criticism helps me reflect, but malicious words I learn to ignore". The glory at La Shen peak is over, the next goal for this mother of 4 is to conquer the ultra-trail 70km at the upcoming VMM 70km race and 100km at year-end. "Let achievements speak. I don't need to be the version others want. Just becoming a better version of myself daily is enough", Van Trang showed resolve for her future. In the context of growing Vietnamese sports, trail races like Y Ti Golden Season 2026 are platforms for athletes to prove themselves. With complex terrain in Y Ti, 42km requires careful preparation in strength, technique and mind. Van Trang overcame it to top the female standings, proving with effort nothing is impossible. The 2026-born mother of 4 has a long trail journey. She trained daily, combining sports for health. The mix of running, gym, swimming and supplements built her endurance. During the race, despite fatigue on steep sections, she maintained rhythm. Marathon taught her patience and focus. After crossing finish, images spread on social media. Some running groups discussed her appearance, focusing on her natural "figure 1" in tight clothes. Negative comments on "figure 1" sparked discussion. Many used "carrying two grapefruits" to mock her professional value. But Van Trang didn't stay silent. She responded directly. "I run with my own feet, not carrying two grapefruits!" She emphasized running with her own legs, not appearance. "People see pressure, I see it as vitamin C for spirit." Most important, she finished successfully, healthy and happy. She hopes for a civilized view of female athletes. "Female athletes deserve recognition for effort and achievement first. Appearance is personal, achievement from years of training." She hopes people see a woman pushing limits when seeing a girl running. On clothing: "Sports clothing must be comfortable and safe." She doesn't change for gossip. "If I changed for fear of gossip, I'd live by others' eyes." Life and marathon taught her to ignore malicious words. "Praise makes me happy, criticism helps reflect, but malicious words I learn to ignore". Van Trang's journey shows perseverance. Busy mother of 4, she finds motivation in running and family. After Y Ti, goals are 70km ultra-trail at VMM and 100km. "Let achievements speak. I don't need to be the version others want. Just becoming better daily is enough". In recent years, trail running in Vietnam has grown, especially Y Ti. Lao Cai's paths challenge runners. Van Trang proved with persistence a woman can conquer long distances despite family. Her journey is about achievement and overcoming barriers. Before the race, Van Trang prepared carefully. Daily training, heart rate monitoring, nutrition and rest. On the path, she focused on each km, avoiding fatigue affecting breath. Despite steep sections draining energy, she stayed calm. "Stay calm, as long as I have strength, I have hope" - message to herself and runners. After the race, social media sparked discussion on pressure female athletes face. Many focus on appearance, ignoring professional value. Van Trang responded directly to affirm her view. She hopes media and community change their gaze, putting achievement first. Y Ti Golden Season 2026 was a race and playground for athletes to prove value. With Van Trang, she was the first in many years to conquer long distance here. Her achievement proves potential of Vietnamese female runners. Facing criticism, she kept positive spirit, focused on goals. The 70km and 100km goals ahead are bigger challenges. Van Trang will continue training, balancing family and sports. She believes achievements will speak, gossip ignore. "Run with feet, not by mouth!" - message to community. In Vietnamese sports context, trail races like Y Ti spark pursuit spirit. Van Trang is a role model for mothers wanting to run. She runs for health and joy, not just competition. Each day she improves, leaving mark for future female runners. Let achievements speak, don't let gossip control. Van Trang chose to focus on her journey. That's valuable lesson for sports lovers. (Word count: 1076)