In Episode 259 of Talk Ultra, we speak with Fred Abramowitz, Race Director of Run Rabbit Run, following the landmark ...

After the deaths of Ida Robsahm and Kalie McCrystal, how should mountain runners think about risk, responsibility and the desire to live fully?

It has been a little like Christmas lately with the arrival of new shoes for testing and the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro was highly anticipated. I got my hands on a pair at UTMB in 2024, sadly though, ...

Stage 1 of the 3rd Edition of MDS Cappadocia delivered everything that makes this race so special. After several days of heavy rain, participants were greeted by blue skies, sunshine and rising ...

The final stage of MDS 120 Cappadocia delivered everything that makes this race so special: breathtaking scenery, challenging terrain, soaring temperatures, and the emotional reward of crossing the ...

The Hoka Speedgoat needs no introduction, it is arguably, the best selling trail shoe throughout the world. It’s much loved and universally proclaimed as a great trail running shoe. I personally was ...

It’s not impossible for a normal person to run 100 miles. Once you believe that, the challenge becomes so much easier. Ultimately, it all comes down to strategic planning, grit, determination and not ...

The news that Ourea Events has ceased trading lands heavily on the UK mountain and ultra running community. For many of us, this isn’t just the loss of an event company. It feels like the closing of a ...

The sand is settling, the 2025 and 39 th edition of Marathon des Sables The Legendary is over. Quite simply, a hugely successful edition with 95% completion rate and good time vibes felt throughout ...

If you are running a self-sufficient race or if you are going fast packing, a sleeping bag is going to be an essential item. The need to carry all your supplies in your pack quite simply means that ...

Stage 2 of the 40th edition of the MDS Legendary delivered speed, strategy… and something far deeper, a raw fight for survival. A crisp 06:00 start gave runners a rare gift: cool desert air, fragile ...

On dry forest trails? Wet rocks? Muddy hillsides? Gravel tracks? Mountain ridges? Roads? The reality is that grip is one of the most misunderstood aspects of running shoes. Much like tyres on a ...