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ULTRA informs new and existing runners of races around the world via passionate stories and stunning photographs that show off the wonderful landscapes upon which we run. It has race reports and interesting commentaries written by ultra-runners, and looks forward to events in the coming months. There are opinion pieces from some of the great characters in our sport, and even a few pages about how people can better look after themselves with a little coaching, nutrition and medical advice.
This is Issue 22 which includes:
Yukon Quest: Join Dr. Mark Hines on his 1,000-mile trek across the frozen Yukon Quest trail, navigating Arctic temperatures that drop below -50°C. Read his firsthand account of hauling a heavy sled up near-vertical walls of snow and ice, a procedure requiring "starting momentum, grunt, fury, misplaced optimism, and a fair spread of denial".
The UK Ultrarunning Hall of Fame: We celebrate three pioneers who defined the sport:
Arthur Newton: A pioneer whose intellect and endurance transformed long-distance running. He set a 100-mile world best that stood for decades, proving that age was no barrier to athletic achievement.
Pietro “Pete” Gavuzzi: One of the greatest long-distance runners of the 1930s who embodied the purest spirit of ultrarunning, setting a 1,000-mile record in Scotland.
Joss Naylor MBE: The "King of the Fells," whose monumental feats, such as linking 72 peaks in the Lake District in under 24 hours, demonstrated that running is about becoming part of nature.
Race Directing at the End of the World: Discover how Stjepan Pavicic organizes events like Ultra Paine in Patagonia, seeking to reverse the culture of extractivism by aiming for zero plastic usage and fostering transnational relationships—his events have brought together 88 couples.
A Mid-Life Less Ordinary: James Adams reflects on finding opportunities for growth, noting that it’s "never too late to grow" and that renewed optimism can be found through tough experiences, whether at a 50-mile race or a challenging Cubs Camp (growth can be felt from 8 to 80+).