Looking for a multi-day adventure race in a far flung destination? Here’s our pick of the best stage races in the world right now . . .
Running 100k is no joke. If you’ve conquered a few marathon-length events, you might be intrigued by the notion of going even further. 100 kilometers is 62.14 miles, to put it in perspective. Stepping up to running any ultramarathon – let alone 100k – requires an adjustment in your mindset, pace, and fuel/hydration strategies. … Read more
Sarah Sawyer makes no secret of the fact that she loves multi-day races, primarily because they combine two of her favourite pastimes – running and travel. She has completed a number of multi-day stage races around the world, including the Racing the Planet 250km Patagonia in 2017 (1st female), Racing the Planet 250km Ecuador (1st female) … Read more
Hey guys, I recently published the Stage Race Handbook – a full-on, 200-page guide to every part of preparation, training and running multi-day stage races such as the 4 Deserts series and Marathon des Sables. I was lucky enough to convince several well-known stage race runners and ultra-running legends to contribute to the book in … Read more
Besides training, a large part of your ultramarathon preparation should involve researching your race well beforehand. This is especially true if you’re travelling to an exotic location to run an ultra. You want to know exactly what you’re going to face during your run so you can prepare adequately, adjusting your training if necessary and … Read more
Looking for a multi-day adventure race in a far flung destination? Here’s our pick of the best stage races in the world right now . . .