The “beautiful” UTMB race by all accounts……
‘A race in open country along the ‘Grande Randonnée’ paths crossing though the Mont-Blanc, Beaufort, Tarentaise and Aosta valley countryside.‘
….sounds like a stroll. Although doesn’t look it:
BRUTAL is how I’d describe it. Don’t let the pitiful 2 qualifying points or the fact it’s ‘only 70+ miles’ give you the impression that this is the ‘easy one’. Nothing at UTMB is easy. (more…)
October 15, 2012 | Categories: 2012, Alps, Endurance, Mont Blanc, Offroad, Race, Running, TDS, Ultra, Ultra, Ultra distance, ultramarathon, UTMB | Tags: 2012, Mont Blanc, race, running, TDS, ultra, Ultra-trail, UTMB | 9 Comments
The vivobarefoot Ultra
Now, this is a no-nonsense shoe in terms of build. It has no midsole, no arch support, it’s zero-drop and maybe has 4-6mm of ‘puncture resistant’ material to protect those soft ultra feet. The upper has holes all over and the laces are elastic. So, all in all, not your regular running shoe.
Vivobarefoot pitch this as an ‘amphibious’ off-road barefoot shoe. This I think is what has destined them for the sale rack (not that I’m complaining). It didn’t review particularly well when launched and in my view that’s because it doesn’t really belong anywhere near a trail. (more…)
March 1, 2012 | Categories: Barefoot, Gear, Kit of the month, Minimal, Review, Running, Running shoes, Ultra, Vivobarefoot, Vivobarefoot | Tags: Barefoot, gear, Minimal, review, running, shoes, Vivobarefoot | 8 Comments
Pyllon - ultra runner 