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Explore the rugged, ancient trails of the Pilliga Forest in NSW at this one-of-a-kind trail running event. In its second year, the Pilliga Ultra will be welcoming a limited field of 140 runners to traverse sacred Gomeroi Country, whilst raising funds and awareness to protect this precious forest against the devastation of fossil fuel extraction. The Pilliga is the largest inland forest in eastern Australia and is a biodiversity hotspot; home to +300 native animal species and more than 900 plant species. Underneath its rare eucalypt forests lie recharge zones for the Great Artesian Basin, one of the largest groundwater sources in the world. However, these ecologically significant ecosystems are under threat from enormous coal seam gas projects that will fragment the vast forest, spew CO2 and increase the impacts…

Trail running in the Faroe Islands is absolutely mind blowing, with every step and every view forgivably stopping you in your tracks. Every September, Atjan Wild Islands plays host to an inspirational 5-day trail running, adventure and music festival in a land that’s unspoiled, unexplored and unbelievably beautiful. Atjan Wild Islands believes that no other single activity can reward you with as many benefits for your brain and body as trail running, and organisers are passionate about the sport. So they’ve created a festival, if you will, to cover five incredible days of competitive mountain running events from 10km to ultra distances, adventure activities and unique after parties. The Faroe Islands – located halfway between Scotland and Iceland – consist of 18 wild islands adrift the North Atlantic Sea, a…

Looking to go faster and further on the trails? Brooks have got you covered. Designed as part of the brand’s Ultra Trail shoe series, the Catamount 2 is as responsive to you as pizza is at an aid station. The Catamount 2 combines a chunky, supportive shoe with the sensibilities of lightweight trail racing, a clear winner in runners’ eyes. Because I have a wide foot, and am normally a size 9, Brooks suggested I test the Men’s Catamount 2 as their D width comes standard and is wider than the Women’s versions, which come in at a B width – quite the difference in width sizes. This in turn resulted in me receiving the shoe in a size 8 (hey, Brooks are the experts). I admit, I was sceptical…

I was born in Canberra (ACT) but mostly grew up in the Yarra Valley in Victoria. I moved out after high school when I was offered a scholarship to play soccer in the US. After completing university, I then spent a large chunk of my 20s travelling. When I was based back home though, I rented an apartment in Melbourne. That was basically home right up until Tip to Toe kicked off in 2022. Since finishing back in January, I’ve been living on the Gold Coast; I love the proximity to the beach and the hinterlands! The best part about being somewhere new is exploring all the new trails and mountains. So far, I’ve spent a fair bit of time in Binna Burra National Park and have fallen in love…

Hosted under the umbrella of the kunanyi Trail Series, get a slathering of the best Tasmania has to offer with the Tolosa Half & Quarter event ready for action on 6 August 2023. It’s the third event out of 4, and runners can choose 2 distances – if you’re game enough to hit 830m of elevation gain in the Enduro (Half) 21km race, knock yourself out and get those quads into gear. If you’re keen to get more of a taste of trail running, are new to our crazy sport, and want to see what all the fuss is about, then sign on up for the Short (Quarter) 9.8km. Race directors call it an authentic mountain race that offers incredible diversity and is challenging. Participants will leave suburbia (because after…

How did your group begin? It began when Timmy G and Sharpy started training for the UTA100 in early 2017 around Nail Can Hill. After that first run together, they agreed to meet same time, same place. The only difference was Tim brought some ales for after the run. Sharpy returned the favour next week and then decided to invite others to join us. Tim got a logo made up and decided on the name and that made us all legit. Then it spread like wild fire. All the boozehounds with a running problem were soon coming out of the woodwork for our weekly group run. It turns out there are a fair few people out there that reckon the best time for a beer is after a run in…

PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 10 minutes SERVINGS: 8 If you’re tired of eating energy gels or other commercial products and are looking to add more variety to your long runs, these energy bars are perfect for you. Additional fuel while exercising is essential for training sessions longer than 1 hour to allow your body to sustain the effort. The longer the activity, the more critical it will be to consume energy. Ideally, consider 30 to 60g of carbohydrates for every hour of activity. However, be careful not to add too much fibre or fat if you plan to run at a higher intensity. For longer, lower-intensity runs carbohydrates should still take priority, but you can also consume some fat to make up for the calories.…

4.15am Peaceful Bay, Western Australia. I was standing on some wooden steps leading down to the inky black beach; stars were twinkling above and the horizon was glowing crimson with the approaching dawn. I was keenly watching the dunes at the end of the beach where I knew two headlamps would soon crest thanks to following their live tracking. I rested my camera onto a wooden post to steady it and waited. Finally their bobbing headlamps crested the dune and I captured them illuminating the sand as they made their way around the bay towards the aid station. I’ve always found shooting in low light difficult. I don’t like to use flash and would prefer to work with ambient light, even if it makes capturing runners at night much more…

15 JANUARY 2023 KEPLER CHALLENGE 2022 - NZ During my pregnancy and early postpartum days I was told things like “I guess your endurance racing days are over now.” But I didn’t see it that way. My daughter would become my ultimate priority, however I deemed making time for my own wellbeing essential in order to maintain a healthy headspace and to be the best mother I could be. Prior to getting pregnant, I’d always been a lover of endurance sport. I’m a disciplined, motivated person who thrives on having goals ahead of me. I like spending the majority of my time outdoors and love running, biking, kayaking and tramping in the mountains. For much of the last decade I’ve been competing in endurance events from marathons and Coast to…

Race Tekapo is an exciting destination trail running event in one of the country’s most scenic locations. Lake Tekapo is in the heart of the Mackenzie Region and is known world-wide for its turquoise waters and incredible mountain views. It’s also home to one of the most photographed churches in the world, the Church of the Good Shepherd. Competitors can relax and soak in the local hot pools, play up in the snowy mountains, and be blown away by the serenity of the international dark sky zone. With so much to do whilst in the district, the race’s tag line is: Come for the run, stay of the fun! Race Tekapo makes the most of its views with each course designed so that runners and walkers can soak up the…

The car door shuts loudly in the still of the early morning silence. That will be the end of any feeling of warmth over the next few hours. Trudging heavily straight up the mountain, breathing hard, steam rising quickly in response to the 4 degrees…what on earth am I doing here? Would it not be easier to lie in bed and let the world pass me by? I turn up the volume on my earphones, music blaring in an otherwise silent world. If I can just drown out the pain, maybe it doesn’t exist anymore. Onwards I move, trying desperately to hold onto the pace of my husband James. I used to push him in training, but not now. It was the reality for me in this moment and it…

24 SEPTEMBER 2022 WTF ULTRA 2022 - WA The WTF Ultra has a rich history, holding the title of the first 100-mile trail race in WA. I first heard of this event in 2015, but had no interest in running anything further than a marathon back then. 100 miles was a distance I never considered doing – not even in the ‘maybe one day’ category. So, WTF was an event I never imagined I would take part in. Eventually, I did progress to becoming an ultra runner, but I gravitated towards the timed and backyard events, and still didn’t really consider entering the 100-mile or point-to-point races. When I heard that 2022 would be the final year for WTF, I thought that if I’m going to do this event, it’s…

MOST EVERYONE CAN SPOT A PAIR OF HOKAS FROM A MILE AWAY. And over the years, the brand has changed quite a bit in the way it looks, feels and performs – very much attracting high numbers of trail runners to its sweet and sexy line of footwear. Falling under Hoka’s Sky category of shoes, the Torrent 3 is lightweight and after following the Torrent 2, has provided users with improvements in a variety of areas, allowing it to perform better for everyone – from newbies on the trails to the those seeking podium finishes. As a minimal neutral shoe, the Torrent 3 is surprisingly lightweight and feels springy underfoot. The midsole has Hoka’s ProFly feature, a dual-density cushioning system that combines soft foam in the heel with firmer foam…

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