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Mezamashii Run Project

July 9, 2012 by

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As many of you are aware, we are always looking for the “great connections” in running. To me, that’s one of the amazing things about our sport…we do it to seek solitude, yet often find great companionship on the roads and trails we visit. These connections “open our eyes” to the world around us in […]

Join us on Facebook

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

There’s running, and then there’s ultra running…

April 6, 2012 by

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If the odd marathon just isn’t enough for you anymore, then what else is there? In this video Shirley Thompson, organiser of the annual UVU Jungle Marathon, a 240km staged race in the bowels of the Amazon Jungle, explains how she discovered the thrill of ultra running. And she proffers her personal insights into the […]

Running with the Maasai

April 6, 2012 by

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  -          The Amazing Maasai Ultra Marathon is a unique challenge: Compete with Maasai athletes in the remote plains of Kenya , the homeland of endurance running! -          Participants have the chance to tackle 21km, 42km, or the ultra 75km on 29 September 2012. Early bird race week packages on www.amazingmaasaiultra.org until 31 May. -          Running for a good cause: […]

Tony Mangan off jogging around the world

October 23, 2010 by

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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 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 […]

David Horton runs 2,700 miles

September 23, 2010 by

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

Tony Mangan to jog across the World

August 15, 2010 by

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

Norway length ways in 40 days

July 6, 2010 by

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

Time for World Solo Run body?

June 22, 2010 by

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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 […]

Delhi to Wagah Run – August 2010

May 12, 2010 by

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Well done Rajat for thinking of this.  I hope it comes off. http://web.me.com/drrajatchauhan/Peace_Run/Welcome.html During my stay in London, I became very close friends with some Pakistani nationals who were studying there as well. We all realized that we spoke the same language and had the same culture, then why the divide and the hate amongst […]

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 […]

Running , Cycling , Paddling around Australia

May 27, 2009 by

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This Friday, Craig Goozee will set out to run, cycle and paddle around Australia for cancer. To read his web site, go here: http://www.a2b4c.com.au/

Alaskan P.A.C.E Trek to start in 50 days

March 3, 2009 by

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P.A.C.E. TREK UPDATE – You can also read this online and listen to an audio update at http://www.pacetrek.com/journal.htm The Alaska adventure begins in 50 days! In about 6 weeks I’ll be boarding an airplane in Missoula, Montana heading for Juneau, Alaska – the location where P.A.C.E. Trek 2009 will begin (details at http://www.pacetrek.com). The Mendenhall […]

Vlastik Skvaril still running for Canteen

October 31, 2008 by

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Even though  Vlastik Skvaril finished his run across Australia a few days ago, he is still working very hard at raising money for Canteen.  On his way back to Tasmania, he is stopping at Shopping centres along the way and promoting the cause by hopping on a treadmill for a couple of hours. Belinda and […]

Ulrich to finish run across America

October 31, 2008 by

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Marshall Ulrich Running America 08 to Finish on Nov 4th - Hello folks - For those who have been following Marshall Ulrich’s inspiring ~3,050-mile transcontinental run that began on September 13, 2008 from the San Francisco City Hall, Marshall is projected to finish at the New York City Courthouse on November 4th. Through his transcontinental […]

Deb DeWilliams starts long run for breast cancer

October 28, 2008 by

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Link A Tasmanian marathon runner has begun her quest to run around the country raising fund for breast cancer research. 39-year-old Deborah DeWilliams, a breast cancer survivor, set off from Parliament Lawns in Hobart this morning. Ms DeWilliams aims to become the first woman to run around Australia. She will be accompanied by her dog […]

Skvaril gets to Bryon Bay – end of run across Australia

October 27, 2008 by

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Link WHEN 69-year-old Vlastik Skvaril’s fit feet finally hit Byron Bay’s bitumen yesterday, it was a bittersweet end to what was one crazy adventure. The Burnie marathon runner had just run 5768km across inland Australia in 100 days. While it was high time for a breather, the grandfather of six was not quite ready for […]

Run across New Hampshire report

October 26, 2008 by

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Dear Friends This past weekend I had the distinct pleasure to run on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. My journey was a 124.4 mile run from my states’ Western-most point to its Eastern-most Point. After 31 Hours and 50 Minutes, I became the first person to ever run across the State. I […]

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