Nestled into the idyllic Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island, there is a town that smells like…
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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…
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…
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…
Smell the Roses – Miwok 100k
Non-runners sometimes critically tell me that runners miss the view, that they should “stop and smell the roses”. I do,…
Trails in Motion champions women runners
Trail running has taken off in recent years and an increasing number of athletes take their cameras for a run.…
Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset – Running Free Magazine
Running Free joins Nicky Redl on her magical journey across awe-inspiring Mongolian countryside, sharing all the pain, pleasure, agony, and euphoria she…