Skills and quick reactions are especially important in trail running. To run well and fast on the trail, the runner must react immediately to the terrain and obstacles. Unlike on the road, trail runners cannot afford the luxury of repeating one well-practiced and polished movement cycle over and over all the way to the finish. […]
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Plant-Powered Runner: Personal Experience
Personal Experience of a Plant-Powered Runner Ultrarunner Heather Gordon has been vegan for four years and running for slightly longer than that. Since starting on both journeys, she has never looked back, and says the vegan diet is helping to fuel her sporting success “I began running about four and a half years ago. I […]
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2021 Spartan Trail World Championship announced with two new stops in Asia reaching the global trail running community
World-class Series unfolds across four continents, creating an exclusive championship for elite and age group athletes. Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, has stepped up to the trail running world in a complicated … Read More about 2021 Spartan Trail World Championship announced with two new stops in Asia reaching the global trail running community
Thailand: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in 2021
The first edition of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) will be held 11-14 November 2021, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over the four days, the championships program will include vertical uphill mountain races, short and long trail … Read More about Thailand: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in 2021
UTMB 2020 canceled – exclusive interview with founder Catherine Poletti
By Pavel Toropov Since its first edition in 2003, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc has become a unique experience: a mythical route around the highest peak of Europe, a race that crosses 3 countries and 18 municipalities, incorporating 7 events … Read More about UTMB 2020 canceled – exclusive interview with founder Catherine Poletti
Top Contenders in 2020 Vibram Hong Kong 100
Over 2000 runners toed a start line of the 10th edition of Vibram Hong Kong 100 this chilly Saturday morning. Here are a few runners to follow in this year’s diverse field: According to forecasts based on the International Trail Running … Read More about Top Contenders in 2020 Vibram Hong Kong 100
UTMB: 111 nationalities represented at Chamonix this season
On January 9th at 10am, more than 32 000 runners from all over the world were waiting impatiently for the results to be published on the UTMB® website. More than 100 nations represented at Chamonix: South Africa - Albania - Algeria - … Read More about UTMB: 111 nationalities represented at Chamonix this season