If you know ultra running, you know who Rob Krar is. That probably wasn’t the case a few years ago when, according to some, he appeared out of nowhere to blitz the ultra running world and is now a back Read More …
Given the increased interest in Western States 100 this year from Australia, with two of our leading male runners taking a shot at the top ten, it was with some sense of ‘hope’, rather than ‘sure fire’ that I sent off an email Read More …
This week, a bunch of athletes will be toeing the line in Chamonix, and right now, will be putting the finishing touches to the taper this week. One such person is North Face athlete and accomplished ultra runner and Read More …
If you live in the world of Orienteering, you’ll know exactly who Hanny Allston is – she’s kind of a big deal, in fact she’s more than that, she’s a World Champion and was also the first non-European to win Read More …
During the C2K 240km ultramarathon, the role of pacers and crew became very evident as the field stretched out across the wide expanse of the Kosciuszcko National Park. Nutrition, clothing, reworked splits, encouragement and all round support was called upon Read More …
In the past 12 months it would appear that outdoor company The North Face have made a concerted effort to claw back some ground on the runaway trail running freight train that is the all conquering Salomon. A focus on Read More …
Welcome to the second year of our North Face 100 survey. In a change from last year, we’ve branched the survey out somewhat to give us some deeper thoughts and analysis not just about the brands you chose, but what Read More …
The quality of this year’s North Face 100 field had me excited weeks ago. It was one of the reasons I decided to break from four years of running in the event, to take a back seat and watch the Read More …
We love that we are bombarded with brands to review at Ultra168, and while we are forever grateful to the generosity of these companies in asking us to be involved we always have to think long and hard on whether Read More …
In the third of our interviews with the all star teams focussed on blitzing the Hong Kong OXFAM Trailwalker course we caught up with The North Face team. The experience and depth in this team is hard to pass up Read More …
