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 […]
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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 […]
Get Stronger with Periodisation. Plan Now to Run Fast Later
“Don’t get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, let it grow, be like water.” — Bruce Lee Succeeding as an endurance athlete requires putting into practice Lee’s advice, and adapting. Periodisation is a simple way to adapt and train smart now for a big payoff later. Basically, it means organising your […]
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 […]
How to Successfully Finish an Ultra with 10h Training a Week
To be an ultra runner you have to run 160km a week, minimum. You need to run for at least 20h in those seven days, and sleep is for the weak. What a load of rubbish. If you look at Strava, Instagram, or Facebook it seems everyone is out for 7-8h every day, in the […]
The Skinny on Speed
As trail runners, we are always trying to get our edge and stay ahead of the pack. How do I shave 10min off of my North Face 100km personal best? What do I have to do to beat Stone Tsang or John Ellis in just one 50km race? Have you ever wondered what physiological traits […]