http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk Ultrarunning, ultramarathon news and events Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:11:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New Athlete for The North Face Ultra runner Jez Bragg sets his sights on world domination The North Face UK is proud to announce the sponsorship of a new The North Face athlete - Jez Bragg, the top trail and road ultra runner in the UK. http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/04/58/ Going Round The Bend In Brno For 6 Hours Dara O'Kearney Getting ready In terms of preparation and training, this was definitely one of my weaker efforts for an ultra. While I thankfully remained injury free and healthy, and did follow coach Norrie Williamson's training schedule as best I could, it's fair to ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/04/going-round-the-bend-in-brno-for-6-hours/ Dear (Ultra)Runner, Have you heard about the UltraBalaton, an Ultra running race from Hungary? It's one of the most beautiful races in Europe. The distance is 212km which can be done both individually or in a relay. This year the IAU wrote: "It was the closest ultra run finish in the century! ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/04/ultrabalaton-2008/ The Lakeland 100 (UTLD) takes place on the weekend of August 9th & 10th and is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300ft of ascent and consists ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/04/the-lakeland-100-utld-2008/ Posted on the Ultralist: Date:    Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:32:20 +0100 From:    Nick Kirke Subject: Planning a 100 mile Ultra in Devon UK for 2009 Hi there This is my first message on this great list, thanks for everyone's welcome too. I am running my first 100 mile Ultra this year; it is ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/04/planning-a-100-mile-ultra-in-devon-uk-for-2009/ Wuthering Hike is a solo or team event consisting of 32 miles traversing moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire. Race takes place March 15th 2008 * 4,400 ft of ascent/descent * Maximum time allowed 12 hours * Refreshments available en route with a meal at the finish. * Start at ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/03/wuthering-hike/ The British Ultra – The toughest multi stage ultra foot race in the UK. Starts 25th May 2008 6 day multi staged self sufficient race taking place in the West of Scotland. Checkout the website at www.britishultra.com http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2008/01/the-british-ultra-2008/ The challenge of England’s Everest Published on 26/10/2007     Selwyn Wright EXPLAINING any extreme sport to a non-competitor can be tricky. Attempting to explain why anyone would want to run for up to 24 hours, covering 72 miles of England’s toughest terrain, is even trickier. Ambleside AC runner and Broughton resident Selwyn Wright ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2007/10/the-challenge-of-england%e2%80%99s-everest-the-bob-graham-round/ This weekend there were two Self-Transcendence races  in Europe. The results of the Berlin race are online and there is a photo of the unofficial results on the scoreboard for the Tooting Bec race. John Pares with 147 miles and Sharon Gayter with 131miles were the mens and ladies winners.   See the ... http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2007/10/self-transcendence-24-hour-races-tooting-bec-berlin-2007/ There is a gallery installed on the site now which will host pictures from ultras in the UK and Europe. Send pictures of events and or runners in action or I can open an account for you. http://ultrarunningworld.co.uk/2007/10/new-gallery/