Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Paul Smith Conditions were once again near perfect for the second running of the Clif Bar 10 Peaks Brecon Beacons. The event attracted a strong field with 10% overseas competitors as well as some of the best UK ultra runners. These two factors combined meant that we were in for some […]
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Digby Ellis-Brecknell The weather had thankfully cooled from the previous week’s high temperatures and with a hint of rain in the air waiting Round the Rock runners were forced to wear jackets. No doubt some were wishing that they had remained in their warm beds! As race director I took my
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Digby Ellis-Brecknell 9th May 2014 -Steam Clock, St Helier, Jersey Unfortunately due to adverse weather Uta Baird had not been able to make the start of the Five Islands Ultra and so would join the event in Guernsey. Shortly after 5am, the intrepid runners embarked along the coast road heading East
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By William Solley I first learned about La Transtica in 2012 when I found out I would be moving to Costa Rica for work. I had run my first 100-mile race earlier that year and was excited to see what races were available in Costa Rica. I found La Transtica website and
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Lynden Kemp Pre race Information After signing up for the Everest Trail Race in 2013 I was always kept very well informed as to what information needs to be sent and when monies are due. Information on the Internet about the race and equipment required There isn’t a huge amount of
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 Ultra 12 & Ultra 50 The 2014 Ultra 12 & Ultra 50 took place over the 9th and 10th of August at the beautifully scenic Beale Park in Berkshire. A brand new concept The race was a brand new concept; combining three races in one. Runners could opt to run Ultra12 as
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Last updated: 15-Nov-18 By Jay Aldous Don’t chase them. Let them go! admonished Greg at the Plomin AS (17 km). I was stressed and anxious as I could not fathom how quickly the lead runners were moving along a surprisingly technical trail. Within the first mile of the start, my race strategy of hanging on
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Becky Russell This year’s midsummers night saw the second edition of the Brutal Enduro. Runners and Canicross athletes competed as teams, pairs and individuals to cover a 10km cross country course for 12 hours overnight and complete as many laps as possible. The event village had a real family feel and
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Paul Smith Getting started on 28 June A light breeze, clear visibility and 20 degrees was the forecast enticing the 260 entrants to leave work on Friday evening and travel to Keswick, ready for the early morning start of the Clif Bar 10 Peaks race in the Lake District. As it
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 What was competing in the Marathon des Sables 2014 really like? Review of MdS 2014 by Matt Buck The legendary Marathon des Sables (MdS) – one of the toughest foot races on the planet, was especially challenging this year with the highest number of drop outs on Day 1. In this review
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