Tips for Ultra Marathon Speed Finishing an ultra marathon is an accomplishment in itself. The typical ultra runner is more concerned with beating cut-off times than running fast. Still, we are runners, and running faster is part of the fun. Once a trail runner has successfully completed a couple 100km or 100mi races the desire […]
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What Record for Kilian Jornet and the Everest?
Kilian Jornet successfully completed his last “Summits of my life ” climbing the Everest (8,848 m) with his minimalist approach: no assistance, no fixed rope and no oxygen supply. Jornet via his press agent announced to have the FKT (Fastest Known Time) from Rongbuk monastery to the summit, with a time of 26h. Is it really […]
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UTMB 2017: the most competitive ultra in trail running history
UTMB 2017 will be the most competitive ultra in trail running history with over 150 elites runners. Kilian Jornet and Caroline Chaverot are the favourites to win the emblematic UTMB (171km). Not much can stop Jornet, not even a dislocated shoulder … Read More about UTMB 2017: the most competitive ultra in trail running history
Europe’s Jewel: The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
| Full article available [FREE] in Asia Trail magazine HERE | Ultra runners worldwide grin with glee, break into an instant sweat, immediately start daydreaming, and burn with race-day anticipation when the famed ultra-talk acronym UTMB crosses … Read More about Europe’s Jewel: The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
No Excuse, Read, Learn and Train
To meet the market needs, Asia Trail is delighted to announce that the Asia Trail Magazine shifts to ONLINE version and offers FREE subscription from now on. Read all our previous issues, please click here to follow us on ISSUU today! It only … Read More about No Excuse, Read, Learn and Train
Tsang Dominates Hong Kong Trail Running Awards
Local trail running champion, Stone Tsang, was the big winner as the Hong Kong trail running community gathered on July 21 to recognise outstanding performances from the 2016/17 season. Nominated for six awards, Tsang took home three, including the … Read More about Tsang Dominates Hong Kong Trail Running Awards
Mira Rai Found Her Chance
“Everything is bonus here! Free flight, free bus — everything free!” reports Mira Rai by phone from her home district of Bhojpur in eastern Nepal. “Now I am a little bit up here! Wow!” She’s referring to her newly elevated status as a hero … Read More about Mira Rai Found Her Chance