- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 172 of Talk Ultra is here… We bring you a full and in-depth interview with John Kelly about his amazing journey to attempt The Grand Round in the UK and the Godfather of Trail, Kurt Decker is co-hosting. ***** Speedgoat is …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Fred. Olson TENERIFE BLUE TRAIL is a trail running event that offers five modalities with different characteristics for people with or without disabilities, designed so that mountaineers and athletes with different levels of experience and physical fitness can participate. In …
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- Site: A Muddy Pair of Heels
- Author: Gunksrunner
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Runners all over the world, week in and week out add ‘A Long Run’ to their training. One question that I am often asked is, ‘How long should my long run be?’ Now of course, there is no one answer …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 171 of Talk Ultra is here… We bring you a full and in-depth interview with Dan Lawson talking about his Jordan FKT, his ReRun Project and ’ Training for…’ UTMR in conjunction with MyRaceKit. We also bring you an interview …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Rachid El Morabity and Ragna Debats are the 2019 champions of the iconic Marathon des Sables. Today. stage 5, ‘The Marathon Stage’ concluded just a short distance away from Tafraout. It was a day that started with cool temperatures as …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Day-4, the feared and loved ‘long day’ of the MDS. A brutal 76.3km route that for many, personifies what the Marathon des Sables is. A journey of survival, through the varied terrain that the Sahara has to offer. For most …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The 34th edition of the iconic Marathon des Sables got underway today. A race of 32.2km heading south through the mixed and wonderful terrain that Morocco has to offer. As per usual, camp was full of nerves and tension after a …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Runners from all over the world assembled in Morocco for the start of the 34th of the iconic Marathon des Sables, created by Patrick Bauer, 34 years ago! With a total of 226km’s ahead, the heat of the desert was …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 170 of Talk Ultra is here… We bring you a full and in-depth interview with Michael Wardian after his stunning FKT on the Israel National Trail running 631-miles in 10 days 16 hours and 36 minutes. We also speak …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Michael Wardian from the USA just set a new FKT for the Israel National Trail. The time, 10-days, 16-hours and 36-minutes (time to be confirmed.) I was fortunate enough to be asked by Mike and the creator of this crazy …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
American ultra-runner, Michael Wardian, sets a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Israel National Trail, covering the 631-mile journey, south to north. 10-days 16-hours and 36-minutes (tbc) The un-planned stop at Arbel last night proved to be a blessing …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Sleeping on the floor of a run store has never felt so good. The shower before sleeping on the run floor would normally have been even better… But when you are working 18-20 hours a day, sleeping gets the nod …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Finishing before 10pm, having a warm shower, a good dinner and a sleep in a real bed can work wonders… It did! After a difficult day-8, Mike needed everything to click into place over the night to make day-9 manageable. …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
It may have been 1100pm, but Pizza is what Mike craved and Pizza was our mission. Thank goodness for Google maps and the opportunity to find out what options are available close by. Of course, finding a vegan Pizza does …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
If you read my day-6 report, you will remember I said: “Now the delicate balance of when to carry on and when not to carry on must be considered. To continue covers miles and leaves less distance for the overall …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The rain, mist and cold of yesterday did not disappear! To say we were disappointed is an underestimation. But Mike smiled regardless. “I slept so well, I feel fresh and I am ready to go!” How does he do it? …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
We camped about 2-minutes from Mike’s day 4 finish. Several 4×4’s, small tents, a roaring fire, a BBQ, a few beers and the stars shining in the sky. What a way to end a tough and long day! It was …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Mike had a sleepless night. He woke often and found the need to stretch his legs, surf on his phone and hope that the morning would come quickly. I am convinced that he is a freak of nature? The rest …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
One year of planning finally came to fruition today, when US based ultra-runner, Michael Wardian departed Eilat at 0546 to head south covering a total of 631-mile on the Israel National Trail in a target goal of 10-days. It’s a …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Pau Capell and Magda Laczak once again, win the Transgrancanaria 128 km providing the same result as 2018. For Pau it was his third time topping the podium in Gran Canaria. Only American Hayden Hawks provided Pau with any competition, the …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Transgrancanaria is upon us once again. Arguably, it is the first big European race to kick-off a new racing season. Due to it’s timing, it’s a popular race for many high-ranking elites, European and from over the pond, it allows …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
PHOTOGRAPHS #TCC2019 The Coastal Challenge A portfolio of TCC2019 race images are now online, they ‘web’ resolution only. High resolution images will be uploaded in due course when suitable wifi is available. . GO : HERE
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The 2019 The Coastal Challenge today came to an end on the stunning beaches of Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. Pere Aurell and Ida Nilsson are the champions after a masterclass of multi-day running. The duo ran amazing races …
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- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
It was the longest day of the 2018 The Coastal Challenge and what a day! At 49km, it was only 2km more than day 3 but coming at this stage in the race, it is always a tough one. Runners …
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- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 168 of Talk Ultra is here… And we bring you an interview with the one and only, Jasmin Paris. #TheSpine winner #JasminParis @TheSpineRace @JasminKParis @inov_8 ***** Talk Ultra is now on Tunein- just another way to make the show available …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Running a race in Hong Kong is a unique experience! Failure to do your research will no doubt results in a painful and potentially traumatic experience. Heat, humidity and steps – hundreds if not thousands of steps hurt the legs …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
An epic weekend of racing took place in Hong Kong over two days for the third edition of the 9 Dragons Ultra. The main event, the 50/50 offers the brave two races, a 50-mile and 50-km event where the combined …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 167 of Talk Ultra is here… HAPPY NEW YEAR! We have an interview with woman on fire, World Record breaker, Camille Herron. We also chat with Tyler Curley all about Western States. Speedgoat Karl co-hosts and Th Godfather of Trail, Kurt …
- Site: Running, Beer & BS
- Author: Running Beer & BS
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
EVEREST TRAIL RACE, Nepal “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 163 of Talk Ultra brings you a chat with Luke Sanchez who just. finished Javelina Hundred 100 mile race – aged 15 years! We also speak with rising skyrunning star, Petter Engdahl. Finally, we chat with Lily Dyu about …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 162 of Talk Ultra brings you a chat with Beth Pascall who placed 4th at the 2018 UTMB. We speak with Casey Morgan about injury and future plans and Brutal Claire will make us all feel lazy and inadequate in …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Ultratrack Supramonte, (UTSS) an outdoor event in the breathtaking landscape of the Supramonte of Baunei, considered one of the very few wilderness in Europe and the entire Mediterranean basin. We will let you run on the paths of the shepherds, …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 161 of Talk Ultra brings you a chat with Damian Hall who finally fulfilled his dream of placing top 10 at the UTMB. We also have a catch up with David Laney who is taking a year to get back to fitness …
- Site: A Muddy Pair of Heels
- Author: Jason Friedman
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- Site: A Muddy Pair of Heels
- Author: Jason Friedman
- Site: A Muddy Pair of Heels
- Author: Jason Friedman
Seeing as how I'm basically a seasonal blogger myself at this point, I'm thrilled to have Stewart Dutfield continue to update his yearly diary on a quarterly basis. ICYMI, you can read his
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- Site: A Muddy Pair of Heels
- Author: Jason Friedman
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- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Turkey today hosted the Sky Erciyes VK – Europes highest VK reaching 3350m to the Ottoman cable car just below the incredible backdrop of Mt Erciyes. The Vertical Kilometer covers 4.5km and climbs 1007m, starting at 2336m and reaching a highest …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Marathon des Sables is an iconic race. For over 30-years it has been the leading example of multi-day racing all over the world. It has often been copied, but never bettered. In its incredible history, runners from all over the …
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- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 157 of Talk Ultra is a full and packed show as Kurt Decker brings you a Western States special chatting with Kris Brown and Lucy Bartholomew. Ian brings you a full and in-depth chat with Sue Ding who was the …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Yeray Duran and Azara Garcia triumphed at the 2018 Cajamar Tenerife Bluetrail. It was a brutal day racing and Tenerife provided the runners with four seasons in a 24-hour period. Notably, the early morning climb up Mt Teide to 3500 …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The island of Tenerife this coming weekend will host the Tenerife Bluetrail, three races – Trail, Marathon and Ultra. The MARATHONdeparts from Pista de Mamio and covers a total distance of 43 km’s and concludes in Puerto de la Cruz. …
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- Uncategorized Andrea Huser Augustin Vicente Garcia Perez Azara Garcia Bluetrail Canaries Chanajiga Cristofer Clemente Degollada de Guajara El Asomadero El Mirador de la Corona Ifonche island race Jose David Lutzardo Barraso Juana and Mario Rodriguez Raramuri La Quinta La Rambleta Ladera de Tigaiga Lomo Hurtado Lorena Marathon Marc Pinsach Marco Zanchi Mirador San Pedro and Rambla de Castro before finishing in Puerto de la Cruz. Montana Blanca Mt Teide Pau Capell Pico Viejo Pista de Mamio Recibo Quemado Roques de Garcia Sange Sherpa tenerife tied Tigaiga Trail ultra Vilaflor de Chasna Yeray Duran
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The 2018 Skyrunner World Seriesarrives in Madeira for the Ultra SkyMarathon Madeira,USM for short. It’s a 55km race with a whopping 4000m of vertical gain. Anna Frost, a regular on the island sums it up, “The place is incredible, it …
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- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
Episode 156 of Talk Ultra and bringing you interviews with Kelly Wolf and Brittany Peterson who placed 3rd and 4th at Transvulcania. The Godfather of Trail, Kurt Decker, brings us a chat with Alex Kurt and Speedgoat is co-hosting. ***** Talk Ultra …
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The Trail Menorca Cami de Cavalls is a group of races that show the islands beauty to its full potential. Five races encompass the whole of the island by following the way-marked ‘Cami de Cavalls’ route. Walking or running 32km’s …
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- Site: Competitor
- Author: Competitor.com
A guide to running your first 50K including key intensity workouts and a free 16-week training plan.
- Site: Ian Corless
- Author: Ian Corless
The second race of the 2018 Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series kicked today on the island of La Palma (La Isla Bonita). The stunning Fuencaliente lighthouse once again providing an epic backdrop as 1000+ head-torches rushed north for a 74km …
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- Site: Competitor
- Author: Nicolle Monico
This weekend, ultrarunners will head to Virginia for the 8th Annual Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) 100k on May 12. Along with a deep