Van Trang Conquers All Mockery on Laosan Peak: "Running With Feet, Not With Mouth" At Y Ty Golden Season 2026

Video Van Trang wins at Y Ty (Clip and photos in the article provided by the character) The Y Ty Golden Season 2026 race held on September 6 left a memorable moment in trail running history. Van Trang, nicknamed Jang Doll, won the women's 42km title. More notably, the mother of four, born in 2026, climbed to second overall, only losing to one runner and finishing in 4 hours 26 minutes. Beside the glory at Laosan Peak 2,860 meters above sea level, Van Trang faced online criticism when her body image in tight sports wear was mocked in running groups. Instead of celebrating her professional achievement, the crowd focused on her figure. The 42km trail course in Y Ty, Lao Cai, features over 1,300 meters of elevation gain. The steep terrain, winding paths, and high-altitude thin air make it a real challenge. This is not a flat road race but a journey to conquer body and mind limits. In her post-race interview, Van Trang shared: "The 42km has steep sections that drain energy. I focused on each path ahead, maintaining breath rhythm, pacing, and energy intake. I remind myself: 'Stay calm, as long as there's strength, there's hope'. This endurance comes from daily discipline. Besides running, I combine gym, swimming, and strength training". Her race strategy showed intelligence. She controlled pace, not leading from the start, but analyzing terrain. In high altitude like Y Ty, breath control is key. Many male runners struggled by pushing too hard early, while Van Trang maintained steady rhythm to beat most competitors. After victory, her image sparked criticism online. Mocking comments about her figure spread quickly. Van Trang responded directly: "Who carries two grapefruits running 42km or 55km mountain trails? I run with my feet, not my looks! Seeing pressure is my fuel for vitamin C. I crossed the finish, still happy. Let them judge, I run with my feet, not by public mouth". A Hanoi runner added: "Female athletes deserve recognition first for effort and achievement. Appearance is personal, achievement from years of training. I hope people see a runner pushing limits". She declared: "Running with feet, not by public mouth". Asked about clothing choice, she said: "Sports wear must be comfortable and safe. Changing only to avoid stares means living for others' eyes. I focus on the run and goals. Marathon taught me life isn't always perfect. Good words lift me, criticism makes me reflect, mean words I ignore". Glory at Laosan Peak ends, next goal is Ultra Trail 70km at VMM and 100km end of year. "Let achievement speak. I don't need to be the version others want. Just becoming a better version of myself daily is enough", Van Trang said. Van Trang's journey reveals intelligence. She focuses on each segment, using breath and energy management. Experience shows maintaining rhythm reduces exhaustion by 20-30% in high altitude. Combined gym, swim, and training built her base. Her story inspires young female runners. Instead of letting social pressure weaken spirit, she turned it into fuel. "Each time holding mic, I learn to stay silent in mind". Y Ty Golden Season 2026 is more than a race. It highlights values of female sports. Van Trang proved despite challenges, she runs with her own feet. Her journey from local runner to trail star inspires many. Her upcoming Ultra Trail goals will continue. With strong foundation from Y Ty, she enters harder distances confidently. Every runner can learn from her response to mockery, turning it to motivation. Victory at Y Ty Golden Season 2026 is more than title, but proof of sports spirit endurance. She overcame terrain and public opinion, bringing highest position. Her journey will write new pages for Vietnamese trail running, where achievement and persistence lead.