A mistake or cheating? Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified from GB Ultra M2L Ultra Race, held over the Easter weekend. Where is the line between the search for answers and a witch hunt? It’s not often ultra running hits the mainstream media but this week it has and it has not reflected well on our sport. …
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Offering to pace the last 30 miles of a 100-mile race is more than just a physical challenge. The mental and emotional challenges that need to be overcome are key to getting that elusive 100-mile belt buckle. If you’ve ever run an ultra, and I’m talking an ultra where you’re out for 24hrs+, you’ll know …
Pulling an All Nighter – Pacing the Rocky Raccoon 100 miler Read More »
In January 2022, 5 eager beavers pressed the registration button for Javelina Jundred, me included, and embarked upon a journey. A journey of ups and downs, sideway moves and even a few backflips! Javelina Jundred is the original costumed trail party! Every Jalloween Weekend the race is held on a +/- 20mile looped course comprised mostly on …
Javelina Jundred – A Shared Adventure is a Better Adventure! Read More »
On a scorching hot weekend in the Lake District, the Rab Scafell Sky Race was some race! The course entails 40km of technical singletrack and scree and makes this a classic skyrunning route to be reckoned with. The circular route allows you to run from the centre of the Great Langdale Valley, with the events …
A reflection on the inaugural Pennine Bridleway – Trail Challenge Editors Preface The Pennine Bridleway roughly follows the Pennine Way but is accessible to horses and bicycles too. It has its own unique character and the race runs the 270km length in a 100 hour time limit. Knowing the organiser Stu Westfield from previous events, …
The Brathay 10in10 is one of Brathay Trust’s biggest fundraising events annually, raising invaluable funds to support their work improving the life chances of young people. We look in some more detail, with insight from multiple 10in10 completer Malc Collins and first time 10in10’er Chris Littlewood. Who & When Later this year 22 determined runners …
Looking for an ultra that goes above and beyond what you thought the UK could offer? Do you love to run ultra distances through simply breath-taking scenery, over beautiful, technical mountain trails? Are you looking for an event that is truly Alpine-scale in nature? You’ve come to the right place… UTS is the UK’s answer to other big mountain European …
ultra-trail snowdonia by utmb: the UK’s only UTMB World Series Event! Read More »
Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra by Jon Shield I hate tapering, something just doesn’t feel right when I’m doing very little before a race. The excitement and anticipation consume me. I’m obsessive. Finally, it’s happening. I’m on my way to Manchester airport having had an hour’s sleep ahead of a long day travelling. Three flights …
A World-Class Event and a Force for Good Two days and four races to promote sustainable tourism on Africa’s tallest mountain This September, the Kilimanjaro Trail Run (KTR) will offer four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is a beacon directing our attention toward climate change, deforestation, and the need …
Ultra running is a lonely sport. And the longer the race is, the less likely you are to encounter many other people. But that’s ok because that’s probably one of the aspects you like about it. But training, day in and day out, can get monotonous. Especially when you are doing the big miles. Running …
make friends while training – the benefit of social runs Read More »
