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Race Preview: The Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Dan2 CommentsANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News

Following our article earlier in the week, today we feature a preview of the runners for theĀ Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra. This will be the first preview of its kind here in Australia, differing quite significantly from any other form Read More …

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The rise of the Backyard Ultra

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 DanLeave a commentANZ Ultra News, Latest News, US Ultra News
Backyard Ultra

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 …

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18 ultras you may not have considered racing to fill your 2019 calendar

June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 Dan1 CommentANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News

Community is very much at the heart of what Ultra168 stands for. Yep, there’s the big races, which aim to create ‘experiences’ for people. But if you’re the type of runner that likes to create their own experience, prefers simplicity Read More …

Are you overtraining?

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 Dan2 CommentsHanny Allston, Latest News

Today we welcome back one of our guest writers, Hanny Allston to our pages. In today’s discussion, Hanny chats about overtraining, something I think many ultrarunners can be guilty of. Here she looks at what it is, why it happens, Read More …

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Ultra-Trail Australia 2019 Wrap

May 20, 2019 DanLeave a commentANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News
UTA100km men

I don’t think there were any other races on this weekend, but I could be wrong. And if the number of Facebook selfies wasn’t enough to tell you, then a little known race was on this weekend up in the Read More …

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UTA50k and 22k Race Preview

May 15, 2019 Dan1 CommentANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News
Marathon du Mont-Blanc

Following our 100km preview yesterday, today it’s the turn of the 50km and a brief overview of the 22km race contenders too. Enjoy! Women’s 50km Preview The 50k female field is headlined by Lucy Bartholomew and several other local runners Read More …

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UTA100 Race Preview

May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 DanLeave a commentANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News
UTA

The biggest ultra trail running event in Australia kicks off this week. More than 7,000 runners will descend upon Katoomba in the Blue Mountains to tackle one of several distances on offer, including the mainstay 100k event. There are also Read More …

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Weekend Wrap: Margaret River Ultra; The Prom; DU135; Hoka Project Carbon X

May 6, 2019May 9, 2019 DanLeave a commentANZ Ultra News, Latest News, US Ultra News

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 …

Weekend Wrap: Maroondah Dam, UMTF, Canyon Endurance Run 100km, Light Horse Ultra and Convicts and Wenches 50km

April 30, 2019 DanLeave a commentANZ Ultra News, Australian Races, Latest News
Maroondah dam ultra

OK, I know it’s Tuesday, but hey, we’ve still got some races to cover from the weekend. Plus yesterday was my first day of being truly self-employed, so I’ve got an excuse! We’ve got races to report on from all Read More …

Opinion: The ever-changing feeding of the UTMB points machine

April 24, 2019 Dan1 CommentEurope, Latest News
UTMB 18

If you haven’t seen recently, the UTMB organisers have changed the qualification standards yet again. I think this is something like the fourth change in five years. There are two main changes for consideration this year. First, the lowering of Read More …

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