Track and Trails – The Tale of Three Races
This weekend sees three very different races being held, one over in Hong Kong, where the might of the Salomon team will be in full force once again, one on the track down in Canberra and the inaugural Stromlo Injinji 12 hour track race run by Ultra168 board member Martin Fryer. Finally, there’s the exquisitely … Read more
Salomon Sense Competition – Day One Results
Thanks to all of our readers that sent in their pictures over the last 24 hours. We’ve just announced the 3 winners for today on our Facebook page. But for those who have missed it, our three winners are:
Want to be in Kilian’s shoes? – Win the only ‘limited edition’ pair of Salomon Sense in Australia
There are very few days that as an ultra runner and as a member of Ultra168 that I would want to trade places with anyone else. Today, unfortunately, is one of those days! Why? Well, today we get to do something no one else in Australia will get to do. Today, we give you the … Read more
Ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a roar: the inaugural Hong Kong 4in4 Challenge – Interview with Andre Blumberg
IT Manager Andre Blumberg recently completed all four ultra-distance Hong Kong trails in four consecutive days. Andre was the first person to achieve this 298k HK 4in4 Challenge feat and Ultra168 caught up with him to find out more. What is the trail and ultra scene like in Hong Kong? Most people know Hong Kong … Read more
Anton Krupicka to race NZ Tarawera 100km
In a major coup for ultra-running down under, US ultra-running legend, Anton Krupicka will head down south to race the Tarawera 100km in New Zealand in March. Like the North Face 100km, the Tarawera 100km has steadily grown in stature over the last few years, and will also see some pretty strong Aussie talent heading … Read more
Indiana Jones and the Ultrarunner of the Year Awards
Over night we were delighted to hear that two living legends of the sport Ellie Greenwood and Dave Mackey were voted by North America’s Ultrarunner Magazine Athlete of the year. It was one of the closest run in years with the final votes for the men going down to the wire. I caught up with … Read more
Should The Other Shoe Companies Give Up Now? – Salomon S-LAB Sense (aka Kilian’s Shoe!)
Our colleagues over at iRunFar have done it again! Bryon has managed to get his hands on something very few of us have seen yet. Yep thats right, the worlds best trail runner Kilian Jornet is making his winning shoe available to us mortals ! And Bryon can’t contain himself! First worn when he romped … Read more
Kepler Challenge Round-Up
Whilst we were somewhat distracted over night by the shenanigans going on in San Fran with the TNF50 showdown, back on this side of the would, one of the truly iconic utras was run, and won by yet another Kiwi. The Kepler Challenge 60km is my favourite race by far, the terrain makes Six Foot … Read more
