About me

Hi, Hello…

Hi, I’m Anya.
I’m originally from Russia, and since 2018 I’ve been living in California, USA. Back in Russia, I worked as a journalist — serving as a photo editor, beauty editor, and producer for magazines like Cosmopolitan Russia, Collezioni, and others.

Today, I write about active living, coach runners, and take on my own adventures — from ultramarathons in the mountains to surfing and skiing. I also work as a producer and on-camera talent for active lifestyle brands, creating campaigns and content that inspire people to move.

I’m happiest outdoors and love helping others fall in love with nature. If you share my passion for running, surfing, hiking, swimming, skiing — or simply being outside — welcome to my blog.

Here you’ll find articles, videos, and stories about my adventures and projects.Here you’ll find articles, videos, and stories about my adventures and projects.

Some publications about me

OFF Magazine

Here https://www.on-running.com/en-us/products/off-magazine-999/unisex/issue-03-magazine-909798 you can find OFF Magazine Issue 3 with an amazing article about myself.

The Recreationalist

Here you can find another great material about me https://www.therecreationalist.com/physical-enjoyment-anya-kosova/

The Speed Project 2022

In 2022 I took a part in The Speed Project as part of the International Women Team sponsored by ON Running. Here you can find some fun articles and videos about our journey through the desert.

  1. Women’s Running Magazine: Is It Heaven or Las Vegas? An Inside Look at the Speed Project https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/an-inside-look-at-the-speed-project/
  2. Introduction. International Women’s Team | The Speed Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pSG3IxpuHU
  3. Final Video. On | The Speed Project, A Desert Dream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKdpkbTmtk8
  4. ON Running Instagram Reels https://www.instagram.com/on_running/reels/?hl=en
  5. ON Running Instagram Reels https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgcRwV-Ds-T/?hl=en
  6. ON Running Instagram Post https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgcRwV-Ds-T/?hl=en

Nike Running Instagram

Joan Benoit Samuelson and I just finished 10K race in Moscow

https://www.instagram.com/p/4NHRHHyoaN/?hl=en

If you are Russian speaker, I also have blog in Russian with lot of information about me

https://annakosova.ru

My running races

2011–2012

  • Run Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 25, 0:48:00
  • (1) Moscow International Marathon Mira, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), September 9, 4:18:00
  • Run Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 23, 0:45:00

Total mileage (2010–2012): 4,575 km (2,843 mi)

2013

  • Run Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 22, 0:43:00
  • (2) Moscow Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), September 15, 3:44:27
  • Half Marathon Nice–Cannes, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), November 10, 1:42:00

Total mileage: 1,887 km (1,172 mi)

2014

  • Zelenograd Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), , 1:41:00
  • Nikola-Lenivets Trail Run, 30.0 km (18.6 mi), , 2:59:00
  • We Run Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:40:00
  • (3) Moscow Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), September 21, 3:31:19
  • Osenniy Grom, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), , 1:34:00
  • Skyrunner® Limone Vertical Kilometer, 1.0 km (0.6 mi), 3,000 m (9,843 ft), October 10, 1:16:00
  • Skyrunner® Limone Extreme Skyrace, 25.0 km (15.5 mi), 2,000 m (6,562 ft), October 12, 4:37:36

Total mileage: 3,000 km (1,864 mi)

2015

  • 100 Miles of Istria, 65.0 km (40.4 mi), 2,255 m (7,398 ft), April 17, 8:25:00, 6th place
  • New Balance Run, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:43:00
  • Moscow Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), , 1:38:57
  • Nike Women Run 10K, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:40:25
  • Moscow Trail, 25.0 km (15.5 mi), 780 m (2,559 ft), , 2:47:00, 2nd place
  • Golden Ring Ultra, 30.0 km (18.6 mi), , 2:58:00
  • Musical Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), , 1:33:44
  • Vertical Race, 300 m (984 ft), , 0:15:00, 3rd place
  • Ignite Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:42:44
  • We Run Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:50:00
  • Moscow Marathon, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), , 0:50:00
  • (4) Berlin Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), September 27, 3:12:59
  • Nike Women Half Marathon San Francisco, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), October 18, 1:45:00, severely ill

Total mileage: 3,393 km (2,109 mi)

2016

  • 100 Miles of Istria, 110.0 km (68.4 mi), 4,470 m (14,665 ft), April 15, 18:40:00, 4th female
  • Zelenograd Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), ,
  • ERGO White Night, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), June 2, 0:43:55
  • Ignite Moscow, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 4, 0:44:10, tempo training
  • Osenniy Grom, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), September 11, 1:36:00, ill before race
  • (5) Chicago Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), October 9, 3:20:43, injury
  • Anapa Grom Trail, 56.0 km (34.8 mi), 1,700 m (5,577 ft), October 16, 7:58:00
  • (6) New York City Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), November 6, 3:30:58

Total mileage: 3,846 km (2,390 mi)

2017

  • Tel Aviv Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), February 24, 1:33:00
  • StraMilano Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), March 20, 1:38:07
  • Sochi Puma Ignite Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), April 2, 1:34:48
  • (7) Boston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), April 17, 3:29:39
  • Wings for Life World Run (Miami), 29.0 km (18.0 mi), May 8,
  • Plataran X Trail (Bali), 50.0 km (31.1 mi), July 22, 5:30:00, 2nd female
  • TDS, 119.0 km (73.9 mi), 7,200 m (23,622 ft), August 29, 25:58:32
  • Gore-Tex Trans Alpine Run, 50.0 km (31.1 mi), 1,700 m (5,577 ft), , 6:30:00; 30.0 km (18.6 mi), 2,700 m (8,858 ft), , 7:00:00

Total mileage: 3,798 km (2,360 mi)

2018

  • (8) Los Angeles Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), March 18, 3:26:11
  • Irving Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), April 7, 1:35:00, 1st female, windy & 2°C
  • Nike GO LA, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), April 22, 0:43:05
  • Wings for Life, , ,
  • Mammoth Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), ,
  • Under Armour Mountain Series (Copper Mountain), 50.0 km (31.1 mi), 2,000 m (6,562 ft), July 14, 6:54:00
  • Never Summer 100 (Colorado), 100.0 km (62.1 mi), 4,000 m (13,123 ft), July 28, 21:30:00
  • (9) Chicago Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), October 7, 3:11:13, PR
  • MIA 5K (Miami), 5.0 km (3.1 mi), December 16, 0:21:00
  • Red Rock Trail (Santa Barbara), 67.0 km (41.6 mi), 2,300 m (7,546 ft), December 15, 9:30:00

Total mileage: 4,040 km (2,510 mi)

2019

  • Black Canyon 100K (Arizona), 100.0 km (62.1 mi), 1,600 m (5,249 ft), February 16, 13:41:00
  • The Speed Project, 553.0 km (344.0 mi), March 31, 41:39:00, team relay
  • (10) Boston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), April 14, 3:37:41
  • Bryce Canyon Ultras, 60.0 km (37.3 mi), 1,400 m (4,593 ft), ,
  • Mammoth Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), ,
  • Camarillo Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), August 12, 1:38:00
  • (11) Chicago Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), October 13, 3:18:32
  • Berlin Marathon, , , rescheduled to 2020
  • (12) New York City Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), November 3, 3:30:49
  • The North Face Ultra Endurance, 82.1 km (51.0 mi), 3,200 m (10,499 ft), November 18, 11:25:00
  • Operation Jack Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), December 26, 1:34:48

Total mileage: 3,920 km (2,436 mi)

2020

  • (13) Houston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), January 19, 3:05:38, PB
  • Sean O’Brien 100K, 100.0 km (62.1 mi), 4,100 m (13,451 ft), , 14:15:00
  • Bryce Canyon Ultras, 85.0 km (52.8 mi), 2,000 m (6,562 ft), May 30, 11:06:00, 1st female, 11th overall
  • (14) Virtual Boston Marathon (Santa Monica), 42.2 km (26.2 mi), , 3:49:00
  • Whiskey Basin 91K, 91.0 km (56.5 mi), November 8, 10:52:24, 3rd female

Total mileage: 5,588 km (3,472 mi)

2021

  • Black Canyon 60K, 60.0 km (37.3 mi), February 14, 6:14:00, 9th female
  • Whiskey Basin 60K, 60.0 km (37.3 mi), April 18, , 2nd female
  • The Speed Project, 547.2 km (340.0 mi), May 31, 42:39:00, 8 runners
  • Santa Monica Classic 10K, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 13, 0:42:09
  • (15) Chicago Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), October 10, 3:40:41
  • (16) Boston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), October 11, 3:48:05
  • (17) New York City Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), November 7, 3:24:50
  • (18) CIM, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), December 5, 3:14:00

Total mileage: 5,330 km (3,311 mi)

2022

  • Sean O’Brien 100K, 100.0 km (62.1 mi), 4,100 m (13,451 ft), February 5, 13:56:44
  • Griffith Park Trail Run 50K, 50.0 km (31.1 mi), 1,860 m (6,102 ft), , 5:53:52
  • The Speed Project, 547.2 km (340.0 mi), , , 6-women team
  • M2B Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), June 5, 1:33:08
  • Broken Arrow Vertical Kilometer, 6.8 km (4.2 mi), 1,900 m to 2,900 m (6,234–9,514 ft), June 17, 1:15:21
  • Broken Arrow 26K, 26.0 km (16.2 mi), June 19, 3:30:58
  • Tracksmith 5K (July), 5.0 km (3.1 mi), July 29, 0:20:11
  • Tracksmith 5K (August), 5.0 km (3.1 mi), August 25, 0:19:43
  • Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes PCT Run, 46.0 km (28.6 mi), 1,300 m (4,265 ft), , 8:00:00, 6 people
  • Santa Monica Classic 10K, 10.0 km (6.2 mi), September 11, 0:43:23
  • Mammoth Trail Fest 50K, 50.0 km (31.1 mi), , 6:58:07
  • Monterey Bay Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), November 14, 1:33:28

Total mileage: 5,000 km (3,107 mi)

2023

  • (19) Houston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), January 15, 3:24:05
  • Sean O’Brien 100K, 100.0 km (62.1 mi), 4,100 m (13,451 ft), January 28,
  • The Speed Project, 547.2 km (340.0 mi), , 39:58:00, 8 runners
  • (20) Boston Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), April 17, 3:19:18
  • (21) Mountains 2 Beach Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), May 23, 3:20:25
  • Broken Arrow 26K, 26.0 km (16.2 mi), June 17, 3:31:03
  • Climb: Mt. Rainier, , July 27, , 2 summit attempts
  • Climb: Mt. Whitney, , August 11,
  • Mammoth Trail Fest 50K, 50.0 km (31.1 mi), 1,750 m (5,741 ft), September 23, 6:45:00
  • (22) New York City Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), November 5, 3:15:49
  • Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), December 18, 1:29:24, 1st place

Total mileage: 5,400 km (3,355 mi)

2024

  • (23) Ventura Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), February 25, 3:00:40
  • The Speed Project SOLO, 466.7 km (290.0 mi), March 26, 90:56:00, LA to LV
  • Zion 100K, 100.0 km (62.1 mi), April 15, 14:17:11
  • Hollywood to the Sea Relay, 121.0 km (75.2 mi), May 5, 12:19:00, 1st place, 4 women
  • Bryce Canyon Ultras 60K, 60.0 km (37.3 mi), 1,400 m (4,593 ft), May 21, 7:28:00
  • Broken Arrow VK + 11K, , June 24–25,
  • Leadville 100, 160.9 km (100.0 mi), 4,755 m (15,600 ft), August 18, 28:50:00, first official 100-miler
  • Nike Victory Relay, , August 24, , 8 women
  • Headlands 27K, 27.0 km (16.8 mi), 1,250 m (4,101 ft), September 14,
  • (24) Las Vegas Marathon, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), November 7, 3:28:10 , injury

Total mileage: 7,000 km (4,350 mi)

2025

  • Ventura Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), February 25, 1:29:45
  • The Speed Project SOLO, 659.8 km (410.0 mi), March 23, , secret route
  • Lake Sonoma 50, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), April 12,
  • Catalina Island Bike Adventures, , May, non-running
  • Rim to Rim to Rim (Grand Canyon), 77.0 km (48.0 mi), 3,450 m (11,320 ft), May 22,
  • Nike After Dark Tour Half Marathon, 21.1 km (13.1 mi), June 7, 1:38:09
  • Broken Arrow Skyrace, , June 22–25, , VK, 11K, 23K over 3 days
  • SOB 100K, 100.0 km (62.1 mi), July 17, 17:00:00, 11th trail ultra over 100K