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    Running the Costa Brava: Beach to Beach

    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”

    July 26, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 21: Cruising 

    Cabane de l’Artigue – St Lizier d’Ustou Distance: 35kmElevation: +1716m, -2338m Fuel: Pain au chocolat, peanuts, dark chocolate, goats cheese (Mat), apple juice, crisps, baguette and mackerel,… Read more “Day 21: Cruising “

    July 21, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 18: Ghost towns

    Fos – Eylie d’en Haut (990m) Distance: 28km Elevation: +1961m, -1515m Fuel: Pain au chocolats, cafe au lait, mars bars, mini cheese, peanuts, chorizo and baguette. We… Read more “Day 18: Ghost towns”

    July 16, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 17: Into the Ariege 

    Luchon – Fos Distance: 30km Elevation: +1524m, -1630m Fuel: Petit dejeuner in Luchon (can I just say the guys running the Hotel Panoramic were absolute legends –… Read more “Day 17: Into the Ariege “

    July 13, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 8: A comedy of errors

    Lac Gentau- Gabas – Shepherds hut Distance: 42km Elevation: 1777m Gear fails: Nicki’s pole snapped so she can’t put her whole weight on it… let’s just say… Read more “Day 8: A comedy of errors”

    July 7, 2018July 8, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 7: Pics and Cols

    Plateau de Lehrs – Lac Gentau  Distance: 27km (small but steep day!) Elevation: 2288m (yikes! That’s like climbing Mt Kosci in one hit!) Gear fails: Mat’s water… Read more “Day 7: Pics and Cols”

    July 5, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 1: Settling

    Hendaye – wild camping 2km before Ainhoa Distance: 40km Elevation: 1636m Gear fails: Nicki’s sunglasses broke (more down to her bad packing than anything else); won’t know… Read more “Day 1: Settling”

    June 28, 2018 by nickiletts

    5 minutes with CLIF Bar

    It’s no secret that we’re big fans of CLIF Bar energy bars. For years they have been our fuel of choice for ultra marathons and trail runs.… Read more “5 minutes with CLIF Bar”

    July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 by nickiletts

    Run Review: Ultra Trail Australia

    What is it? UTA is the ultimate in trail running. The event trail running was made for. The event you have always been training for, but didn’t… Read more “Run Review: Ultra Trail Australia”

    May 15, 2016May 14, 2017 by nickiletts

    Run Review: Buffalo Stampede

      What is it? The Buffalo Stampede is a skyrunning event held over a weekend in April, based in the alpine town of Bright in Victoria. There… Read more “Run Review: Buffalo Stampede”

    April 18, 2016August 11, 2016 by nickiletts
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