The growth of ultra trail races over the last 5 years has been exponential. Most of us are spoiled for choice in terms of the vast number of races available for competing in each year. However, more is not necessarily better. The human body simply can’t, month after month and year after year, compete to […]
adidas INFINITE TRAILS World Championships
333 TEAMS // 3 LOOPS // 1 GOAL READY FOR THE ULTIMATE TEAM RELAY CHALLENGE? The world of competitive trail running is heading off the beaten track in June this year with the launch of a new Pro-Am race – the adidas INFINITE TRAILS World Championships, which take place between June 22 and 24, 2018 […]
How to Avoid Cramping in a Race
Why do so many athletes and runners, especially long-distance, suffer from cramps? For many years, the usual recommendation was to refill any electrolyte and sodium deficiencies. But in the past few years, new research has shined fresh light on the subject, suggesting novel theories on what might be causing muscle cramping (other than low electrolyte […]
Run Ultras Faster
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 […]
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 and he could be the first runner to finish under 20h. All prognostics expect […]
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 their minds and escapes their lips. Since the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc’s beginning, the event has drawn revered attention […]
The Music Effect
In the realm of sport and exercise, music plays an important role. Nowadays, fitness centres blast music, professional swimmers enter the pool deck wearing waterproof headphones, famous singers are invited to perform at the Olympics, and many people hold on to music devices while jogging up and down the street. Whether one listens to music […]
No Excuse, Read, Learn and Train
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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 Andy Naylor Sportsmanship and Altra Lifetime Achievement Awards. Reflecting on his multiple wins, Stone reflected, “For me, […]
Fitness and Exercise Myths Debunked
Some ideas just won’t die, even if they’ve been invalidated for decades. Here are some of the more common exercise myths that affect the trail-running community, especially those who are just getting started. Drink a lot of water while running: Far from necessary, this can be downright dangerous. Hyponatremia, caused by drinking too much […]