Any runner that’s been through a prolonged period of injury and no running will know just how hard it is to get back into the routine. Your fitness disappears down the toilet and the everyday monotony that you’d made a Read More …
Learn how to avoid ‘blowing up’ in your next ultra.
The news of a sexual assault on a runner in New Zealand last week brought about many comments on our Facebook page following the posting (by myself) of some hints and tips for women to follow when out running. Wanting Read More …
As many of you will know, we’ve featured the writing of the talented runner, Majell Backhausen a few times already – winner of a number of Aussie races, as well as a highly credible 26th place at UTMB this year. Recently Read More …
Last week, the debate raged globally in our sport about the pressures runners face to perform at their so-called ‘optimum’. Even the notion of what ‘optimum’ can be debated too. Emelie Forberg took the mantle up in her blog, which Read More …
Today we welcome back Majell Backhausen with a slightly unusual piece. Some of you may remember his UTMB report that he wrote for us a few months ago. Well it went down a storm with many of you, so I wanted Read More …
Is it really only 45 days to Christmas? Seriously, how did that happen? Well, I guess it means that it’s time for our ultra runner of the year awards. This year we’re doing things a little differently and instead of Read More …
You may remember an interview we did with Rob Krar entitled ‘More than Running‘, which detailed Rob’s ongoing battle/journey with depression. Personally, it was one of the most thought-provoking, interesting and enjoyable interviews I’d ever done, delving deep into the Read More …
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We kick off this week with a simple sock review from Swiftwick with views from two of our Ultra168 Supporters, Karin Burgess and Glen Smetherham – we wanted to get the male and female perspective on these socks to give Read More …
