Endurance | Adventure | Chill
Keep your eyes on the horizon this summer as Salomon launch their new Salomon Sunset Series. What? Each of the four events in the Sunset Series involves a gentle 10km run on a scenic route while chasing a British sunset. Each run will end at a viewpoint where, weather permitting, you’ll be able to watch…
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Running shoes are tailor-made for runners’ specific feet and created in local markets Inspired by world’s best trail runner, Kilian Jornet, footwear will be available June 1 in France. ANNECY, FRANCE — In 2008, Salomon athlete Kilian Jornet asked designers in the company’s Footwear R&D department if it was possible to build a trail running…
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Thames Path 100 Centurion Running’s Thames Path 100 is part of their 100 mile grand slam With a mere 500 meters of total elevation gain, this is a runners course as the 14.09 current course record shows. Heading into the race, Mark Denby is the favourite after setting a new course record at the Autumn…
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Pertex. If you don’t know what it is you’ve probably seen it on your or other trail/ultra runners clothing. In the pursuit of going lighter, Pertex is a family of UK developed materials, used by many trail running and wider outdoor brands of choice in the development of their wind-shells, hard-shells and insulation garments. Outside…
Read MoreThere’s a lot to be said for getting out at the crack of dawn, before bolting yourself to the desk for 9 hours. Though it’s easy to look at what you don’t have, the pros running in the high mountains, incredible trails that seemingly go on for ever, your home trails can offer the greatest…
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I have a little thing for Saucony road shoes. I switched to the Kinvara 5 a few years ago, and truth be told, wouldn’t put anything else on my feet for a couple of years. Yes, the blown EVA outsoles wore down like a soft cheese being grated over 150 miles, but they ran fast,…
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I love film festivals. I’ve worked & volunteered at ShAFF before, covered Kendal Mountain Festival for Myoutdoors on several occasions, and had the fortune to meet the organisers of both, including BANFF. This year, after a year out, I was asked to be a presenter at ShAFF. Now, when it comes to public speaking, I…
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Run Coed Y Brenin is unique within the UK’s trail running infrastructure. It is the only Trail Running centre, with a series of way marked trails for all abilities and distances, supported by a standalone running shop. After last years A Day with Anna Frost, I was invited to return for a weekend of ultra running…
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THE BUXTON Adventure Festival is holding a special running event, supported by Montane, on Wednesday, 10th May, at the Buxton Opera House Pavilion Arts Centre. Weekend joggers through to hard-training competitors are set for an inspiring evening with the story of 1940s/50s revolutionary runner Emil Zátopek, told by journalist and author Richard Askwith. Emil’s achievements…
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The OMM or Original Mountain Marathon was started in 1968 by Gerry Charnley to test competitor’s abilities in the mountains. Gerry wanted to set up a race that combined running, orienteering, hill walking & an overnight camp. Skills required for anyone entering the UK mountains. This ethos of self-reliance means competitors are on their own to…
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James Mackeddie 