[ed_m]

Hi all.... I OK'd this with our illustrious admin after I happened across this lovely green and blue place

Ultrarunner Issue 5

Plenty of race reports to read, although only Colin Watts' solo jaunt round the Pembrokeshire coast path takes place in these shores! The remaining reports cover a spectacular looking 100km in Mongolia of all places, William Sichel topping off an impressive year with an impressive 6 day performance and one man's bet that resulted in his one man trek across the states.

In race previews, Ambition Event's Rory Coleman gives an insight into the organisation and their ever increasing portfolio of ultra events and we bring news of a new off road 24 hour challenge from clic 24.

I'm always surprised to find how well read many ultra runners are, not sure how they find the time, or the books! Ben Scott reviews “Running Through the Wall”, a collection of ultra running tales from various runners.

Ed

 

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Here is a preview of each article:

Race Previews:
Ambition Events
Since it's inception with the Marathon of Britain, Ambition Events has proved massively succesful in growing both the number of events and the number of competitors.
Ambition Events MD, or Rory as he's nown to most provides some background & looks ahead to a busy year.
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100

CLIC24 - Running - the UK's only 24 hour charity off-road endurance run.
A new 24hr event for 2007 with an off road twist.
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99

Race Reports:
Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset 100Km
Chris Stone reports back from 'The Worlds Most Beautiful 100Km Run' and doesn't find it lacking (in either beauty or distance!).
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98

Monaco 6 Day
William Sichel rounded off a great year with an outstanding performance (and in an enviable location) at the Monaco 6 day event. Regular support crew Alan Young shares the experience with us in this report.
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97

Running the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Earlier this year Colin Watts pitted himself against the Pembrokeshire Coast path to raise money for Headway, a charity close to his heart (or possibly head). Here's a full report of the highs & lows!
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94

P.A.C.E. Run - Solo trek across the USA
American ultra runner Paul Staso last year became one of only a handful of people to complete the solo trek across the states, and all this for a bet albeit for a good cause.
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95

Book Review:
Running Through the Wall - Book Review
Ben Scott reviews “Running Through the Wall” a collection of tales from a variety of ultra runners and a variety of races, compiled by Neal Jamieson.
http://www.ultrarunner.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96

 

[ed_m]

comments / feedback / discussion very welcome !

i hope this is interest to a few forumites here.

 

[oldschool]

I'm still reading last month's issue ;-). better get a move on!

 

[ed_m]

some big changes underway at ultrarunner.co.uk right now.

give it a month or two ;-)

 

[Edward Chapman]

Thought I would just say (a bit late) that the review of Running Through the Wall made me go back and look at the book again. I abandoned it first time part way through chapter two. Second time I persevered and found it interesting and helpful for my build-up towards the Addo Elephant Park 100mile Trail Run on 2nd May.