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Trail Running’s Ultra Women – ABC Radio National
Extreme sports were once considered the exclusive domain of men. Nicky Redl explores the trailblazing world of female ultrarunners. PLAY AUDIO…
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
Often called one of the world’s most beautiful one-day hikes, the Tongariro Crossing on New Zealand’s North Island is nothing…
Sex dolls, skeletons and the Javelina Jundred 100k
Dangling skeletons, boozed-up volunteers and a blow-up sex doll. The Javelina Jundred in Arizona with its 100 mile and 100…
Frog liver pâté and The Bear 100 Mile
I had to get to the start line within half an hour or I’d miss it. Stuck in this foreign…
No peein’ – Craig Thornley on Western States, and porch rules
“No peein’ off the porch” is the sign that greets me as I wait on Craig Thornley’s deck. He is…
Of mud and misery – Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc CCC
What I remember most about dragging myself up steep, muddy and slippery mountain trails during the 2014 Ultra Trail du Mont…
The women blazing trails – An interview with Ann Trason
Listen to the full interview with Ann Trason The popularity of ultra running has shot through the roof with finisher…
Harnessing that inner strength – Tammy Massie
You might think that grueling 100 mile foot races through remote wilderness are nothing for people who are easily scared,…
Ultra marathon parent – running 100 milers with family
Listen to the full interview with Ana Braga-Levaggi: Want to get into ultra running but don’t know how to fit…