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”
Tag: ultrarunning
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 “
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”
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 “
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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