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UTA or Simpson Desert Ultra - which should you choose?

Over a month in mid-2021, I took part in two Australian 50km trail events: the iconic Ultra Trail Australia 50km (UTA50) in the Blue...

Free Training Plans and Where to find them

In an ideal world, we all sign up with the best personal coach, who designs us a program to meet our adventure goals. And that is...

Adventure Goals: How Do I Achieve Them?

If adventure is everywhere - how do we find the right adventure and get from dream to goal? There are a few simple steps that work for...

Where to multi-day ultra in 2021

What are your choices for multi-day events in 2021? Well - I have put together a list of my favourites.

Is Once Really Enough?

"Running is Hard" says Jeffrey Binney, and when you decide to start your foray into trail running with the infamous 160km Leadville 100,...

Lessons from multi-day ultras in a time of pandemic

These are strange and scary times. Multi-day ultras have taught me so many lessons. Here are some of those I am finding myself applying...

Why her 8 hour marathon does not cheapen your 4 hour marathon

The London marathon has announced changes to their 2020 event designed to provide a better experience to those at the back of the pack....

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Event Review - Kimbia Kenya

Kimbia is a Swahili word, meaning “to run”, and what better place could there be to run than the home country of dominant marathon runner...

Event Review - Race to the Wreck

In the mornings, thick fog rolls in across the Namibian coast – a serious navigation hazard. Over the centuries many ships have found...