Runner on a pine forest trail in Oaxaca with text reading “Your Watch Misses the Mountain” and Oax Sport logo.

Trail Running in Oaxaca: Why Your Watch Misses the Mountain

Oaxaca trails ask more from runners than a watch can measure. Altitude, climbs, descents, heat, and pacing all change performance. Eddi Pérez Silva explains why road-running metrics have limits in the mountains, and what local runners should train instead on Oaxaca trails: climbing control, descending skill, fueling, patience, and fatigue resistance.

Emily Barrera holding her bronze medal on a social media card for her ADCC Open Mexico City athlete support report.

Emily Barrera Earns Bronze at ADCC Open Mexico City

Emily Barrera placed 3rd in the women’s beginner -50 kg division at ADCC Open Mexico City on June 13, 2026. A donor and the Oax Sport fund fully covered her tournament fee, transportation, and accommodation. This post shares the result, what donations covered, and what comes next for U.S. and Mexico supporters.

Emily Barrera, an athlete from Oaxaca, appears on a campaign card asking donors to help her compete at ADCC Ciudad de México 2026 on June 13, 2026.

Help Emily Barrera Compete at ADCC Mexico City 2026

Emily Barrera, a 23-year-old athlete from Oaxaca, is preparing for ADCC Mexico City 2026 on June 13. This campaign helps cover her approved competition costs, including registration, transportation, lodging, and food. Your donation helps Emily arrive prepared and focused while Oax Sport tracks expenses and shares a follow-up update.

Alejandra Paulina Ortiz Hernández standing on the infield at the Pomona-Pitzer Track and Field Invite in Claremont, California, in April 2026, under a bright cloudy sky, with Oax Sport branding and text that reads Alejandra en California, Post-Campaign Report, and Pomona-Pitzer Invite 2026.

Help Alejandra Reach California. Post-Campaign Report

Alejandra Paulina Ortiz Hernández traveled to California to compete at the Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invite on April 11, 2026. This post-campaign report explains what donor support covered, what she learned from the trip, and what came next in her season, including a gold medal at the 2026 national university championships.

Tribu al Extremo promo for Oax Sport featuring Emilio Jiménez Camal and Óscar Alejandro Cruz Cervantes in an episode about speed, talent, and Nacional CONADE.

Oax Sport Thursdays: Emilio Jiménez and Óscar Cruz Head to CONADE

Emilio Jiménez Camal and Óscar Alejandro Cruz Cervantes joined Tribu al Extremo to discuss their preparation for Nacional CONADE. They spoke about starting athletics, managing pressure, returning from injury, racing the 200 m, and building trust in the mixed 4×100 relay, while Oax Sport invited support for the team representing Oaxaca.

Raúl Martínez Ramírez stands with Coach José Mariano Velázquez Palacios at a track meet, holding event credentials, with cover text “Mar 13–25 Block” and “Raúl Recap.”

Raúl’s Training Block Recap. Post-Campaign Report

Raúl Martínez Ramírez completed a 13-day training block in the state capital from Mar 13–25, 2026. Supporters raised $175 USD to cover direct costs recorded as 3,000 MXN. His coach reported improvements in Raúl’s start and running mechanics, plus three physiotherapy visits. This recap explains what support covered and what comes next.