RAF officer and Triathlete's World forumite Rachael Cadman made endurance racing history last week by becoming the first woman to complete the Enduroman Arch2Arc Challenge. Only six men have completed the gruelling feat since 2001 - now it was time
Yesterday The Royal Parks Foundation launched their new event: The Ultra. This 50K race will set off after their popular half-marathon on October 7, with 700 spaces up for grabs in its first year.Here at RW Towers we’ve noticed the trend of runners
all the hard work came to fruition in the race.2012 running resolutions: I'd like to try a few different types of races – I’m planning to do an ultra and I’d also like to do more adventure-type races. I would also like to run the Chicago Marathon
of ultras and mountain races in the past 15 years, including half tour of Mont Blanc in August this year. My advice would be not to overdo the mileage. You can never really train for a 50-mile race by doing a 50-mile training run, as you would just get
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
Q. In my time as a runner, Ive run seven marathons, and now I want to train for an ultra-distance trail run of 50K (just over 30 miles). How should I modify my marathon training to prepare for the longer race?A Assuming that your seven marathons
, the charity behind the race, said:"The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon races through four of London’s amazing Royal Parks, and has raised more than £15million for around 400 charities all over the UK since it began in 2008. This year’s field is set
REEBOKMoor Lane Mill, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1GF; 01524 580100; www.reebok.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDPremier Ultra DMX 2 STABILITYPremier Road Plus II DMX PERFORMANCEPremier Road Lite DMX III Premier Lite III MOTION CONTROLPremier Control II 2004
Time: 4:29Highlight - Mile 18 - Huge cheer by all forumites, chilled champagne courtesy of Ultra Meerkat, Jaffa Cake, but best of all the hugs from Ultra Meerkat and Flipper. Finally a huge cheer from everyone as I left.Lowpoint - being so cold
.For its weight and the amount of underfoot protection it offers, the Trabuco is like an old-style trail shoe, or an adventure-racing shoe. Currently, two of its most comparable alternatives are the New Balance 804 (£60) or the North Face Ultra 100 (£80
