Tag Archives: trailrunning

November 16

TRAILRUNNING CRAMPONS: CAMP ICE MASTER VS ICE TRACTION CT. TWO SUPERSALES PRODUCTS

Trail running crampons: Camp Ice Master vs Ice Traction CT. Our TRAIL RUNNING GEAR section brings us today the two best-selling TRAIL CRAMPONS on the market: Both italian houses share philosophy, weight and even price. TRAILRUNNING CRAMPONS: CAMP ICE MASTER VS ICE TRACTION CT. Mountain Races cover, like mountaineering itself, many different terrains and techniques: […]

November 05

ENGADINER AND VERTICAL SOMMERLAUF INSPIRE WITH TOP INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES

The Engadiner Sommerlauf took place last weekend in heart of Switzerland, St. Moritz and both days ended smoothly, with many happy faces to be seen under the best summer and running weather. The Special Edition 2020 was impressive, with a very dense field of top international athletes who led the races with great speed. At the Engadiner Sommerlauf, Ivana Iozzia from Italy and James Davies from Great […]

November 04

2020 ISF GENERAL ASSEMBLY SKYRUNNING – LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE

Despite the current worldwide situatioin, the thirteenth International Skyrunning Federation General Assembly took place on October 30, 2020, via Zoom from the ISF operational headquarters in Biella, Italy. The 2020 AGA via Zoom with the participation of 53 participants from across the world. ©ISF A record 31 members took part, and, while the personal contact was […]

November 03

THAILAND BY UTMB HELD IT FIRST EDITION LAST WEEKEND

Over the weekend, the mountainous terrains of Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, welcomed an army of the country’s toughest trail runners participating in the inaugural edition of Thailand by UTMB. This is the most challenging period in the world. Yet, Thailand By UTMB, hosted by Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) shows its potential to overcome all the uncertain […]

November 02

OVERTRAINING SYNDROME IN ENDURANCE SPORTS

OVERTRAINING SYNDROME IN ENDURANCE SPORTS: How to prevent it and get back to sports. In our TRAIL TRAINING section we want to talk to you about THE OVERTRAINING SYNDROME. We would like to share with you this topic in a more theoretical approach from the perspective of a certified Sports Coach with a specialitzation in […]

November 02

GOLDEN TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP AZORES: STAGE 4- AMREICAN DREAM

It’s A Wrap! The final start line of this Golden Trail Championship was a line-up of war-torn faces and excited smiles as “the Highway to Hell” rang out over the speakers. A last-minute surprise, as the course route was altered due to violent winds at the caldera summit and dense fog. A blessing in disguise for some, […]

October 31

GOLDEN TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP AZORES: STAGE 2 – OCENAN TO CLOUDS OCEAN

The second stage of the GOLDEN TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP, run yesterday in the portuguese Faial Island, was an Ocean to Clouds to Ocean  race to cover 24.5km, with 1.159m vertical elevation, 1.137m descent. The start line was located in Varadouro and the finish line in Porti dos Cedros. Let’s see the official video of the second stage before we […]

October 30

GOLDEN TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP AZORES: STAGE 1 – FAIAL ISLAND

The STAGE 1, celebrated yesterday, of the GOLDEN TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS was an Ocean to Ocean run, Across the Caldera – 24.5km, 1159m vertical elevation, 1137m descent. The Start line was located at Porto do Salão and the finish line in Capelinhos Volcano. Let’s see the highlights of the day before analyzing the whole race! Raging winds, incessant rain […]

October 29

EIGER ULTRA TRAIL: MOUNTAIN RUNNIG AT THE EIGER (3967M) MÖNCH (4107) AND JUNGFRAU (4158) SHADOW’S. GRINDEWALD’S ULTRA RACE, SWISS ALPS

EIGER ULTRA TRAIL: Enjoy mountain racing around a dreamy landscape: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau are three icons of the Swiss Alps. Today we bring you a race from the heart of the Bernese Alps and one of the mountains that have created leyend in mountaineering: The Eiger and its North Face or […]

October 22

ZUGSPITZ ULTRA TRAIL: TRAILRUNING IN THE BAVARIAN ALPS, THE HIGHEST PEAK OF GERMANY (2.962M) THE GREAT ULTRA FROM GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN.

ZUGSPITZ ULTRA TRAIL: Mountain running around the highest peak in Germany (2,962m). Today we would like to share with you what is one of the most iconic mountain races in Germany. The Salomon Zugzpitz Ultra Trail brings together thousands of runners every year in the heart of Bavaria. The usual appointment arrives every second weekend […]

October 20

SALOMON SLAB PHANTASM: KILIAN’S JORNET ROAD RUNNING SHOE

SALOMON SLAB PHANTASM. The Kilian Jornet asphalt “flying” shoe. Our PRODUCT REVIEW section presents the weapon with which Kilian will made his road running debut on Saturday at Hytteplanmila. As usual throughout the SLAB range, this model targets elite runners, by motor and by technique.It has been launched with a price of 180 € and […]

July 09

NEW RECORD FOR KILIAN JORNET IN BOB GRAHAM ROUND: 12H52

  Kilian Jornet has completed the Bob Graham Round with a new record in 12h53, the legendary route by the British fells with about 106km and 8.200 m of positive altitude beating last record owned by Billy Bland in 1982 in about 1h.   _____________________ . KILIAN JORNET BEATS BOB GRAHAM ROUND’S RECORD   After broken […]

July 04

Emelie Forsberg: sets a new FKT in the Kungsleden Trail

  EMELIE FORSBERG SETS A NEW RECORD IN THE KUNGSLEDENG TRAIL Emelie Forsberg achieved yet another record, after establishing new speed marks in Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc in late June, she now possesses also the Fastest Known Time (FKT) in the Kungsleden Trail, in the Swedish Lapland. Emelie Forsberg completed the 450km trail in […]

May 07

Goretex Boots: How to choose them. Salomon vs Viking vs Merrell review by Mayayo

      Gore-tex boots have become an industry standard for waterproofness and breathability. Yet, nowadays we are able to choose from a wide variety of interpretations of the now classic membrane. Some from Gore-tex itself as with the new Gore-tex Surround that we reported on here, as well as others from competitors. . Therefore, […]

Winter Trail running: Preventing mountain accidents

ACTUALIZADO 9ENE12: El año arranca con 5 muertos españoles en montaña. Prestemos atención al hielo, más que nunca. Moverse por la montaña en invierno nunca es fácil: Hasta los mayores expertos pueden sufrir un despiste o error de cálculo. La pasada semana de Navidad, con sol radiante y óptima visibilidad se produjeron dos graves accidentes […]