Some people go to the Costa Brava to sizzle themselves on the beach, float on giant inflatable unicorns in crystal Mediterranean waters and drink a gallon of… Read more “Running the Costa Brava: Beach to Beach”
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Day 22: On top of the world
St Lizier d’Ustou – Refuge de Bassies (1655m) via Aulus les Bains Distance: 30.5km Elevation: 2161m Best day on the trail? Maybe, just maybe. Fresh and clean… Read more “Day 22: On top of the world “
Day 13: Sugar and coffee
Bareges – Vielle-Aure Distance: 45km Elevation: 1700m gain, 2100m loss (!) Fuel: Two pastries for brekkie, bag of peanuts, magnum ice-creams, coffee and coca-cola, baguette with mackerel… Read more “Day 13: Sugar and coffee”
Day 12: Hit the road
Cauterets – Bareges Distance: 35km Elevation: 2070m Fuel: The best petit dejeuner we’ve had yet – there was nothing “petit” about it! Croissants, yoghurts, baguette, coffee, muffins,… Read more “Day 12: Hit the road”
Day 9: Diversion
Shepherds hut – Leruns (via Gabas) Distance: 19km Elevation: 300m Fuel: Mars bars for brekkie (so naughty!), ham baguette, red wine and beer, gourmet dinner (steak, duck,… Read more “Day 9: Diversion”
Day 5: Ham sandwiches
Hummock campsite – St. Engrace via LogibarDistance: 32km Elevation: 1187m Fuel: petit dejeuner, mars bar, crisps, two lemonades, ham and tomato baguette, beer, Diet Coke. Gear fails:… Read more “Day 5: Ham sandwiches”
Anticipation
We’re in Hendaye, drinking ciders, watching the sea swhoosh in and out. In and out. This is the last time we’ll see the sea until the other… Read more “Anticipation”
Pintxos and Pavements
RUN TO EAT. Yup – that pretty much describes our past week in San Sebastian (Donostia), in the heart of Spain’s Basque Country. Rise, run, find a… Read more “Pintxos and Pavements”
Are we soft?
100% chance of rain, possible thunderstorms. This isn’t the ideal forecast for a trail run, or anything that requires being outdoors, for that matter. But when you… Read more “Are we soft?”
The Runner’s Guide to Perth
5 Perth trail running routes worth getting lost for
