For the most part, the story went to script. And, up until around mile 60 in the women’s race that looked to be the case. But then Courtney Dauwalter dropped. A hip injury put pay to her race, just when Read More …
No really, I promise this will be a more in-depth review than my rather flippant Facebook status update last week. The good news is most people saw the lighter side of this. But ultimately, being brutally honest, unless either one of Read More …
This coming weekend sees the first running in Australia of what’s known as the Backyard Ultras – The Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra. Special mention also to AAA Racing’s Clint Eastwood LOS, which also offers the winner a golden ticket Read More …
Another action-packed weekend of racing with racing in Victoria, South Australia and over in Western Australia too. Plus, we look at the Hoka Project Carbon X attempt to break the world 100km record, and maybe a few others along the Read More …
In Australia, it’s fair to say we look across the pond at two US massive races. Western States and this one, Hardrock. My own love affair with this race is lived vicariously through the likes of Andy Hewat (going for Read More …
It was a weekend of big racing with the likes of Western States 100, Ultra Trail Lavaredo and if you didn’t know, the 20-year-old men’s 100km world record was broken in Japan this weekend as well! Starting off with the Read More …
Having previewed our female contenders on Monday, today it’s the turn of the men’s WSER100 preview. While there’s a healthy dose of Aussie males entered this year (eight to be precise), with the greatest of respect to those lining up, Read More …
It’s time for the big dance, the sprint, or whatever you want to call it. We give our Aussie and Kiwi perspective for the WSER100 this weekend.
While it’s been a week or so since the Alpine Challenge, a combination of waiting on the results and myself being away a lot recently has meant for a slight delay in the report back, which I also thought would Read More …
A couple of big races dominated proceedings this weekend, with one, Hardrock being the highlight of the running calendar. If you haven’t heard already, Kilian Jornet aka Superman won Hardrock with his left arm in a makeshift sling (see below), Read More …
