Lavaredo training in Cortina
Last week we spent a few days in the Dolomites around Cortina with the intention of training on the Lavaredo trails and running some…
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Conquering a mountain ultra marathon: Why it’s all about using your brain
In 2016 after 21.5 hours, 95km and 4500m of uphill running, I stepped off the course of The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail, dumped…
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What You Need To Know Before You Run The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail
It’s been called ‘ultra running heaven in hell’ and having taken on The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail twice I can confirm that this is a fair…
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The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail Kit: What To Pack for a 120km Mountain Ultra
In my experience, one of the major differences between ultra running and your average marathon is the kit. For a standard 26.2 marathon you…
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Fear and Loathing on the Lavaredo Ultra Trail
If there’s one thing I know about ultra running, it’s that the details matter. When you’re attempting races over 20 hours it’s amazing how the…
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What I’ll change to avoid another Lavaredo DNF
Last year at The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail, I got my first ever DNF (Did Not Finish). This year I’m going back to…
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How do you train for a race like the Lavaredo Ultra Trail?
How do you prepare for 5,800m of climbing in the Dolomites when you live in a largely flat, urban environment?
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Is the Dreaded DNF (Did Not Finish) Always a Fail?
After dropping out of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 2016, I’ve been wondering if the finish line is always the measure of success. DNF: Three…
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