Endurance | Adventure | Chill
Whereas most running shoes start off talking about running, this is quite the opposite. Running is involved, but I wasn’t doing any. Inov-8 sent me a pair of Trail Talon’s before I flew out to Chamonix, covering their athletes at UTMB and I intended to wear these for all my time on the trails. The…
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The Salomon S-LAB Sense Ultra is iconic. For anyone who has an interest in Salomon’s trail running team, they will be aware of the famous red and white flash of their S-Lab Sense Ultra range. Developed and worn by the likes of Kilian Jornet, Emelie Forsberg and Tom Owens, they are the most race-oriented performance…
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It’s taken me a while to start running my fingers across the keyboard to compose the words to summarise Running Beyond. Even longer to take the photos. Last year when Ian told me I would be receiving a copy of his new book, I was ecstatic. As someone relatively new in ultra running media, I…
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After many years of watching the race on TV, we travelled up to Edinburgh for a long weekend, focused around watching the elite events. For a city, Edinburgh is a trail runners dream, with Arthur’s Seat providing elevation, close proximity to mountains and undulating streets. Speaking to Eoin Lennon, 5th 2016 British Ultra Champs, told me…
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Below is my preliminary race schedule for the year ahead. Now, I wont be going for the win or a podium, I enjoy entering races for the challenge they provide and the opportunity to meet like minded nutters 😉 If you’re at any of the below give me a shout! 11th February – XC with…
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Calling the next generation of ULTRA runners! Out on the trails and up in the mountains, there are some ultra-runners charging ahead, filled with passion and dreams, inspired by idols or simply addicted to the great outdoors. Some of them don’t even know how talented they are. Most of them don’t realize that they’re the…
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After Jim Walmsley stole the imagination and hearts of the ultra community with his incredible breakout year and now legendary run at Western States, Hoka One One were quick to snap up the young buck. To kick off 2017, Hoka have been sweeping up some of the stars of America’s elite. Tim Tollefson, 31, USA …
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After a day of stiff legs, sores and eating my body weight in cookies following my century ride, it was time to free up my quads. My hamstrings and calves were ok, but my quads had set like granite, locked into a constant state of contraction and inflammation. Clipping in, the first few strokes were…
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So it’s 2017. Everywhere I look people have complained about 2016 for the year music died, celebrities they had no personal connection to are gone and we have someone stark raving looney bonkers about to take charge of a nuclear arsenal. I see a year of new experiences, adventures and decluttering life. I moved in…
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I’ve been wanting to try the Whistler for some time. Let me rephrase that, I begged Dave to source one from LowePro to review. When I saw the promotional video, shared by pro photographers I follow and am lucky to be friends with, it looked like it was up for some serious mountain use. Now…
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James Mackeddie 