Pisco Trail

The Evolution of Peruvian Music

How today’s bands have transformed the songs I grew up with.

Oct 2 • Nico Vera

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September 2026

Running With My Dad

A septuagenarian’s half marathon debut.

Sep 12 • Nico Vera

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August 2026

Blueberry Chicha

A Pacific Northwest version of Peru’s purple corn drink.

Aug 27 • Nico Vera

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July 2026

Peru's Culinary Slang

In Lima, the language of food is integral to the city's creole culture.

Jul 28 • Nico Vera

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Lessons from Leadville

The Colorado mountain town that shaped me as a runner.

Jul 20 • Nico Vera

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Gazpacho Andino

Chilled tomato soup with quinoa.

Jul 3 • Nico Vera

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June 2026

Running with Community

GreenTrail 21K race report.

Jun 23 • Nico Vera

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Dulce de Camote

Sweet potato pudding, but make it Afro-Peruvian.

Jun 18 • Nico Vera

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May 2026

Mario Vargas Llosa, The Storyteller

Peru's famed writer and the longing to tell Peruvian stories.

May 17 • Nico Vera

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April 2026

The Guy With The Shirt!

UTMB Canyons 25K race report.

Apr 29 • Nico Vera

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Carapulcra de Garbanzos

Afro-Peruvian chickpea stew with peanuts.

Apr 17 • Nico Vera

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The Nostalgia of Inca Kola

Peru's soda is part of the national identity, at home and abroad.

Apr 10 • Nico Vera

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