Her friend, Fredelyn Alberto, 30, a fellow Filipino domestic worker, came third in the full race of 21.5 miles. Ms. Alberto has established herself as one of the city’s rising female trail runners after a string of podium finishes, including winning a 27.9-mile ultramarathon in January. It is not uncommon for domestic workers to be made to sleep in bathrooms, storage rooms or closets. Trail running has emerged as something of an unlikely equalizer for domestic workers. “On weekdays, people say, ‘Oh, you’re a domestic helper,’” Ms. Alberto said.

Source: New York Times May 25, 2019 08:14 UTC