It has been three weeks since I competed at the Orsières-Champex-Chamonix (OCC) race category of the famed Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB). It was a personal proud moment as it…
Tag: Ultramarathon
How to Run Your First Singapore Ultramarathon and Survive it
While the entire nation of Singapore is still talking about the first summit meeting held between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean head of state Kim Jong Un, there…
End 2017 On a High with A Complimentary Entry to Ultra-Trail Australia
We are counting the days to the end of the year and like all good runners do, you would likely be setting your running goals and events to enter in…
Why I Finally Dare to Run an Ultramarathon
People who know me can attest to the fact that my life is all about routine. I work, have fun, run and show up when needed if a charity or…
Would You Join Veronique’s Attempt to Run 250KM Around Singapore on 15 December 2017?
If there’s somebody who says, “I will run after my dreams,” and actually does it, then repeats it year after year, that person will most likely be this lady. Meet…
How to Run Your First 50km and 100km or More Without Killing Yourself
It’s that time again: You’ve accomplished all or most of the New Year’s resolutions you made a year ago and your gut tells you that you need to up your…
2XU SG Ultra Marathon: Bust Your Biggest Moves Yet!
Is participating in an ultramarathon an art or a science? It’s both, say fans of this intense physical competition where athletes must possess the spirit of eagles to survive. The…
Are You Brave Enough to Run Singapore’s North Face 100?
The year 2008 was beset with newsworthy events: Violence in Kenya, the latest Middle East unrest, governments dissolving and reforming and the first African-American man became the president of the…
Maybe It’s The Autumn Air: Tango 100 km Ultramarathon 2016
From the people you will meet, to all that you will see, taste and do – there’ such to look forward to in Kyotango this fall. Let’s start with its…
Ultra Myanmar: An Exotic Adventure on Unexplored Trails
It’s little wonder why Myanmar is widely known as the Golden Land. Her rich, cultural diversity is paralleled with almost any landscape imaginable—from snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches, from extensive…
Marvel at Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset 2016
How deep blue can a lake be? How many different shades of green can there be? Discover the answers as you explore the stunning, untouched wilderness in northern Mongolia.
The ABCs of Running an Ultra Marathon
If you are thinking of running an ultra marathon, you’ve got a lot of work cut out for you to prepare for the high-endurance event, but the end result will be such an uplifting experience, you’ll soon forget about the daunting work you undertook to ready your body and your mind for this extreme challenge. To help you prepare for your next ultra, this alphabet of terms includes advice, precautions, tips and advice—everything you need to finish up with the bragging rights you deserve!
