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Australian Runner wins major IAU Award

February 10, 2011

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Congratulations to Sharon Scholz who has just been announced as the female International Ultra Runner of the Year Award. Here is her website. Here is the post on the IAU web site. News, Views and Reviews: February 10 2011 Michael Wardian (USA) and Sharon Scholz (AUS) are the IAU Athletes of the Year. Congratulations to both! I also […]

Tony Mangan off jogging around the world

October 23, 2010

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http://www.ultralegends.com/tony-mangan-to-start-his-world-jog/   Good luck Tony. Phil

2011 Canberra 12 hour FatAss

October 23, 2010

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Details are here.  I hope to see as many of you as possible. http://www.ultralegends.com/2011-canberra-12-hour-fatass/   Phil

No Surgeres 48hr in 2011

October 20, 2010

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les 48 Heures Pédestres de Surgères Management team decided to continue the organization. l’équipe dirigeante a décidé de poursuivre l’organisation No race in 2011 Pas de course en 2011 but the 26th edition will be set up in 2012 mais la 26ème édition sera mise en place en 2012 your contacts: vos contacts : President, […]

Tony Mangan looking for shoe sponsor

October 15, 2010

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http://www.ultralegends.com/tony-mangan-looking-for-shoe-sponsor/ Tony is starting on his  World Jog soon.  If you think you can help, please email Tony on THEWORLDJOG@GMAIL.COM Thanks Phil

Globeracers in India

October 7, 2010

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Hi, Here is what is happening at Globeracers. http://globeracer.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/as-the-speeding-clock-feels-no-gravity/ Feel free to write to us and tell us your stories of running/cycling and adventure. We will be sure to share that with all our fellow runners/cyclists and adventures. Write to us at news@globeracers.com Best GR Team. PS: If you like what you read, please share […]

Deborah DeWilliams – First Lady to run around Australia

October 4, 2010

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Congratulations to Deborah DeWilliams, who today will become the first female to complete a running lap of Australia.  Well deserved!  The courage and determination that you have shown is an inspiration to us all. From her website: “Deborah and Maggie are now in Katherine NT and are very excited as on the 4th Oct 2010 […]

Various Ultra photos

September 23, 2010

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David Horton runs 2,700 miles

September 23, 2010

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejs09vhj1x4

What is Ultrarunning?

September 22, 2010

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http://www.yianniskouros.com/ WHAT IS ULTRA-RUNNING A terminology statement of Ultra-running is presented below. WHAT IS ULTRA-RUNNING For a number of years a misunderstanding has been expressed –leading to a confusion and, sometimes, to a wrong interpretation- about what ¬Ultra-running really is. Below, you will find the categories that meet –followed by some that do not meet- […]

Tony Mangan to jog across the World

August 15, 2010

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http://www.ultralegends.com/tony-mangan-to-jog-around-the-world/ for the full story. Good luck Tony.

The ANZAC Ultra -2015

July 7, 2010

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This is very much at the concept stage at the moment. I am currently researching the possiiblity and trying to engage several people with experience behind me.  In 2015, it will be 100 years since the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli and there will be several extra events to remember this special occasion in Australia’s history. […]

Norway length ways in 40 days

July 6, 2010

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www.norwayrun.net Erik Nossum  and Peter Rietveld attempt to be the first to conquer this route and distance

AROC Sport Events for 2011

July 6, 2010

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30 April-2 May 2011: WildEndurance - A spectacular and challenging 100km teams-only trail trek in the heart of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.  Raising funds and awareness for The Wilderness Society, this event is open to teams of 4-6 completing the full course or relaying the distance half-way through.  With a cut-off time of 48hrs and over 3,800m elevation, […]

Time for World Solo Run body?

June 22, 2010

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I have been involved with Ultrarunning for over twenty years now and in that time I have been very fascinated by the exploits of  Solo Runners and Walkers achieving their exploits across the Globe.  That fascination has led me to becoming good friends with several Solo Runners over the last few years who have also […]

Bornholm 6 day Festival – 13th to 19th June

June 12, 2010

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Good luck to all competing in the Bornholm 6 day race starting on the 13th June!  Especially good luck to Australian runners, Sarah Barnett and Martin Fryer who are competing. The event can be followed at: http://www.tejnif-lob.dk/www/index.php/62448timer/englishmenu

Kanchenjunga Ultra-Marathon in March 2011

June 7, 2010

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Dear friends, We are running the second edition of the Kanchenjunga Ultra-Marathon in March 2011 in Nepal. It’s a unique 50K trail running race at the feet of Kanchenjunga (8,586 m – 28,169 ft), the third highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest and K2. The Ultra-Marathon is an extreme race at 3,700m altitude […]

The North face 100 – 2010 Race Report

May 25, 2010

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Hi All, An amazing display of sportsmanship and camaraderie will be the image that sticks to mind after this third edition of The North Face 100.  The infamous 10 hour record was broken by an amazing pair of athletes with 2009 winner Andrew Lee and The North Face 100 first timer Stu Gibson crossing the […]

Wild Endurance Race report 2010

May 24, 2010

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Hi All, Bigger, better, faster! These superlatives are very fitting to the 2010 edition of WildEndurance on 1-2 May 2010 in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park!  With over 500 trekkers doubling last year’s event number, this third edition also saw records broken with 12:11 for Team Warrior in the relay category (over […]

Surgeres 48hr – On this weekend

May 21, 2010

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This link  should get you the latest results over the weekend. http://www.48heures-surgeres.net/archive/2010/05/18/ledition_2010 I should also be getting regular updates from someone there. Phil

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