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June 28, 2012 by

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Are you a friend of Planet Ultramarathon? If not, it is time you joined us on Facebook at the official PUM page. http://www.facebook.com/planetultramarathon Or hit the button on this post to join us. Jeremy

Australian Runner wins major IAU Award

February 10, 2011 by

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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 […]

2011 Canberra 12 hour FatAss

October 23, 2010 by

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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

Deborah DeWilliams – First Lady to run around Australia

October 4, 2010 by

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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 […]

The ANZAC Ultra -2015

July 7, 2010 by

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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. […]

AROC Sport Events for 2011

July 6, 2010 by

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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, […]

The North face 100 – 2010 Race Report

May 25, 2010 by

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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 by

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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 […]

Update from the Australian Ultra scene

May 18, 2010 by

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The AURA website at http://www.aura.asn.au/ continues to be a good source of information for all things Ultrarunning in Australia. Here is some of the latest news: 14 May…..the IAU world 24 hour champs, held in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France saw the continuing rise of 24 hour running by Australians with the women’s team collecting a podium finish for […]

World Walk now in Australia

May 11, 2010 by

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Submitted by: Tony Mangan.  Jean Beliveau ‘s world walk is now in Australia. Jean has been walking almost 10 years. So far he has walked almost 62,000km in 62 countries! Well done Jean Story Courtesy:  luce@wwwalk.org Dearest friends! The walk on the east coast of Australia is going well! Jean is definitely not faced with […]

6 Day Race to return to Australia – 2013

May 8, 2010 by

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This is just a quick post to announce my intention to try and resurrect the Australian 6 day race from 2013. I think there is a place on the ultra circuit for us to have one again. The interest is there from here and overseas. It will be in Canberra. It will be in autumn […]

Planet Ultramarathon update – plans for the future

April 28, 2010 by

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I am very proud of what Planet Ultramarathon has brought to the world over the last few years.  It has been one of the top Ultra news websites that are in cyberspace.  At the beginning of the year, I did have ambition that the site should be owned by the Ultra community and the Ultra […]

Coburg and Australian Centurion 24hr Results

April 27, 2010 by

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Hi all The annual Australian Centurions 24 Hour walk was successfully held last weekend and I am pleased to enclose the race results spreadsheet and a race report. This race, held in conjunction with the Coburg Harriers, is a combined run and walk so the race report and results discusses both aspects of the race. […]

Coburg 6 hour Results – 2010

March 8, 2010 by

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2010 6H – Provisional Results Hello everyone Please find enclosed the Provisional Results from today’s Coburg 6 Hour Championships. While I could not be there due to a family wedding, the feedback is that all went well and the results seem to reinforce that view. Of the 35 entrants, 33 started the event and most […]

Canberra 12hr Fat Ass – Results and Report

February 8, 2010 by

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Race report: It was a few months ago when I realised that in February 2010 would see 20 years roll over since I have ran in my first ultra and been involved in the sport. Ok, I might not have done all that many races in that time, but have certainly enjoyed my involvement in […]

Coburg 24hr 2010 – Latest entry list

December 20, 2009 by

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Hi all Entries are building nicely for our 2010 Coburg 24 Hour carnival. I enclose the current list of competitors – we look set for another big couple of races. Kind regards and happy training over the Christmas/New Year period. Tim – Tim Erickson Coburg 24H Organizing Committee terick@melbpc.org.au 2010 entries – competitor info

Coast to Kosci 2009 – On now

December 12, 2009 by

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I see Jo Blake has set a new course record and completed it in just over 26 hours. For more information go to: Commentary: Leaderboard Photos Coolrunning thread.

Canberra 12 hour Fat Ass – February 2010

December 11, 2009 by

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This is not a race, but a FAT ASS event. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Come and do the whole 12 hours or set your own goal for the night. When – 6/7 FEB 2010. (Sat night/Sun morning) Time:  – 7pm to 7am Where-  The Carillion, Canberra. Map Route – Measured 1km […]

This is why I run

December 3, 2009 by

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Have been advised by Martin Fryer about a great new website for runners. It is called: This is why I run. From the website: This is a multi-platform documentary project about ordinary people who are long distance runners and why they run. Soon the website will feature interviews and biographies of runners, as well as […]

Blake and Cochrane prepare to do battle

November 15, 2009 by

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Friday 11th December sees the running of the 2009 Coast to Kosciuszko Ultramarathon. Very quickly it is becoming Australia’s premier ultra race and will develop more in the next couple of years. This year’s race looks like being another battle between top runners, Tim Cochrane and Jo Blake. Link  

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