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Greek Running Tours – The Ultimate Runcation

February 13, 2023 abichal27eco-tourism, Greece, Greek Running Tours, marathon, sports tourism, ultraunner0 comment

Designed by Constantine “Dean” Karnazes Birthplace of the marathon, Greek Running Tours the Ultimate Runcation, welcome you to Greece, a land where history has been created and legends made, a land where magic and mythology come together. Known for its rich culture, illustrious past, stunning beaches and extraordinary food, the list of superlatives about Greece has filled many books, ancient and modern. This is a place of dazzling sunlight, dramatic peaks and wine dark sea where the grandeur and magnificence will sweep you away and leave you mesmerized and inspired.…

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Mclaughlin And Haunschmidt Win At Tarawera Ultramarathon50

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 abichal27Allie McLaughlin, David Haunschmidt, Tarawera Ultramarathon, Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB, Trail runners, TUM50, ultrarunner1 Comment

MCLAUGHLIN AND HAUNSCHMIDT CROWNED TUM50 WINNERS AT 2023 TARAWERA ULTRAMARATHON BY UTMB Mclaughlin And Haunschmidt were among the first four winners crowned this morning at the 2023 Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB, with men’s and women’s 21km and 50km trail runners setting blistering times on their way to the titles. Course records tumbled in the TUM50, with Kiwi ultrarunner David Haunschmidt taking victory in the men’s race in 3:33:03, and American Allie McLaughlin securing top spot in the women’s TUM50 race in 3:43:38. McLaughlin, who hails from Dayton, Ohio, claimed…

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Tunnel Ultra 2023

February 5, 2023February 3, 2023 abichal27200 mile race, Coombe Down railway tunnel, Mark Cockbain, Tunnel Ultra0 comment

If you havent seen it already there’s a great article on the BBC website about Mark Cockbain’s Tunnel Ultra by Justin Goulding, a 200 mile race that takes place in Coombe Down railway tunnel just outside of Bath. The course is approximately a 1 mile out and back loop that ultrarunners have 55 hours to complete. Tunnel Ultra: The mind-bending 200-mile ultra-marathon in the dark The Tunnel Ultra takes place 31st March -2nd April 2023. Race website: www.cockbainevents.com/the-tunnel

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Home Summit Home with Hillary Gerardi

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 abichal27Black Diamond Equipment, Brad Carlson, Chamonix, Hillary Gerardi, Mont Blanc0 comment

Literally looming above her backyard in Chamonix, Mont Blanc beckons Black Diamond athlete Hillary Gerardi, With travel grinding to a halt due to the global pandemic, the dream to link the summit to her own home became a reality. Follow Hillary as she journeys from Home Summit Home with her partner Brad Carlson.

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Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 25

September 12, 2020 abichal27Adam Rykala, Andy Howett, Cotswold Way Century, Cotswold Way Century by Robert Bramall, Effective Training Methods for Ultrarunners, Eleanor Adams-Robinson, Jason Dickson, Joe Wenman, Lorna Cullen, Mara Guler-Cionca, Naomi Moss, Nicola Love, Nicole Schwarz, Pavel Zuk, Richard Foster, Robert Bramall, Run To Save Your Life Book Review by Emily Adams, Tom Crofts, TransBavaria, Ultrarunning World Magazine0 comment

Ultrarunning World magazine moves from strength to strength in its latest free offering, issue 25. Featuring News, Recent Races, articles and Race Reports including Effective Training Methods for Ultrarunners by Joe Wenman, a short essay on herd-think, Conformity by Andy Howett, Lakeland Trails Ultra by triathlete Lorna Cullen. A couple of reports from Wales with the Blade Runner 50k by Jason Dickson and the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra by Adam Rykala. Further east there is the Cotswold Way Century by Robert Bramall and down in Somerset, the Ham & Lyme…

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3100 Run and Become – The Movie

November 26, 2019 abichal273100 mile race, Ashprihanal Aalto, Mt. Hiei Japan, Self-Transcendence, Shamita Achenbach-Koenig0 comment

Perhaps the most elusive, elite multiday race in the world, the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, takes place in Queens, New York City each summer. This race, (first held in 1996 as the 2700 mile race and became the 3100 in 1997), is held around one square sidewalk block (0.56 miles) and requires a minimum of 59 miles a day for 52 days to complete the event. The Race promises personal expansion and, indeed, participants come from around the world to shatter their limitations and discover a deeper sense of self.…

Kilimanjaro Stage Run 2019

November 2, 2018 abichal27Simon Mtuy, The Kilimanjaro Stage Run0 comment

The Kilimanjaro Stage Run (KSR) is a multiday 260 kilometer adventure run, not a race, around the highest mountain in Africa. The run circumnavigates Mount Kilimanjaro on dirt trails and footpaths between 1400m and 2200m elevation that have been used by locals for hundreds of years while remaining far off the tourist beaten path. Run and walk together in small groups through lush rainforests, across rivers, past villages, and on the open plains, all while experiencing breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro at every turn. Immerse yourself in the culture of…

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Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 12

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 abichal27A Winter Bob Graham, Annie Weiss, Jane Stephens, Kim Collison, Sarah Cameron, Shamus J Babcock, Stan Jewell, Tim Lambert, Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 120 comment

Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 12 is the latest edition of the free online magazine which has been busy over the last few months withn the publication of the Hardmoors 55 Special Edition and Ultrarunning World Issue 11. Ultrarunning World Issue 12 features: • A Winter Bob Graham – Kim Collison • Arc of Attrition – Tim Lambert • Arc of Attrition – Jane Stephens • Rest and Recovery – Shamus J Babcock • Time Will Tell – Sarah Cameron • Billy Butlin JOGLE Part 1 – Stan Jewell • Dipali…

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Don Hannon – Running To Save Lives

March 19, 2018 abichal27Don Hannon, Organ Donation and Transplantation0 comment

Irish ultrarunner Don Hannon – Running To Save Lives is running from Ballycastle in Northern Ireland to Castletownbere in County Cork in Ireland, a distance of 578 miles (930 km) over 12 days starting on March 31st 2018. Don is running to raise awareness of Organ Donation and Transplantation after donating half of his liver to his sister in 2016. Don has set a target of 1000 new donor cards registered. Website: www.runningdonor.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/runningdonor

Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 9

December 25, 2017 abichal27Brugg 12 Hour, Chorley 6 Hour Road Race, Deadwater Ultramarathon, Moab 240, Rebellion 135, The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon, Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 90 comment

Ultrarunning World Magazine Issue 9 is now available for viewing and download. This latest free offering features race reports from: The Chorley 6 Hour Road Race – Stan Jewell Deadwater Ultramarathon – John Parkin Rebellion 135 – Belinda Bateson Brugg 12 Hour – Helen James The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon – Dion Leonard Moab 240 – Steven Battle Plus Stutisheel Lebedev’s “Anti-Heat Pill” article on strategies to deal with high heat and humidity in multiday races. Checkout the magazine at Ultrarunning World.co.uk