This photo from Barkley 2017 still is, and probably always will be, one of my favorites. It also has the perfect feeling for Halloween (complete with pumpkin on my head!). The photographer, @alexis_berg, along with Aurélien Delfosse, made a great 20 minu… instagr.am/p/CG-ANeUngs7/
Karel Sabbe has won the Big Dog's Backyard world championship, with Merijn Geerts pushing him to just over 500K (312.5 miles) in 75 hours. Karel adds this feat to an incredible set of accomplishments, including the AT and PCT FKTs.
The Big Dog's Backyard leaderboard spreadsheet seems to have stopped working, but Karel Sabbe (1 of 2 remaining in Belgium) is posting occasional live videos over on Facebook. This latest one is from hitting that 72 hours / 300 miles threshold. facebook.com/100012090133715…
This is, hands down, the most important thing I've ever written.
For all those who have come before me in speaking about this, thank you.
You have given me strength and hope.
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Bigs Backyard Ultra: the only race where you feel the need to caveat: “Well, I only ran 137 miles.”
Pretty sure no other race showcases human mental and physical endurance like this one #bigsbackyardultra
Our new Hydro Tight is the comfiest way to run with water and gear in cooler weather with built-in storage for water bottles and essentials
#fallrunning#runningtights
The all new men’s and women’s Ventro Jacket is finally here and changing the game on how breathable an insulator can be. #coldweatherrunnning#runningapparel
Congrats to UD athlete @RndmForestRunnr for completing the #GrandRound: 3 challenging long-distance mountain rounds in the UK (Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley, and Charlie Ramsay) linked by bike.
Running 185 miles
Biking 400 miles
Elevation gain 84,000 ft
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“Being present taught me I was stronger than I knew I was capable of. Knowing this has carried me through difficult experiences and also allowed me joy beyond comparison,” - Tara Warren, UD athlete, ultra runner, and mother of 3.
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Our new ambassador Alyssa Olenick M.S. (and PhD student) is a strength training AND running coach. She shares 5 ways runners can benefit from adding a strength program to their routine this year...
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Congrats @jasonschlarb on a 5th place finish at the Mexican race Ultra Huachinango 55. 2019 UTMB winner Pau Capell was in the field along with some amazing Mexican athletes. Schlarb uses the forthcoming Sig Series 5 Ultra Vest and FK Ultra Poles.