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Ultra-Trail World Tour set for 2014 launch

Ultra-Trail World Tour set for 2014 launch

Having run a plethora of marathons, the trail running community gets bigger and better The Ultra-Trail World Tour begins in 2014. The announcement was made in Chamonix, France, on the sidelines of The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc earlier this year. The Ultra-Trail World Tour will propose an international competitive

The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

Girish Mallya (37): Utra-marathon runner, editor, publisher - Popular Science India. “To me, Girish personifies and embodies the runner's spirit. His commitment and determination is incredibly inspiring- his passion inspired me. I would have never thought I could even attempt a 200 km marathon, but due to his

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Perseverance is key. Meghan Hicks secured her first victory in the Marathon des Sables, four years after her first participation. Female winner and 17th overall, her time 24h42’01, is the best a woman has finished the Marathon des Sables in its modern version. MDS officials witnessed her performing a

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

The Marathon of The Sands, a 6 stage self-sufficient footrace held in the middle of Morocco's uninhabited Sahara Desert, is one of the world's toughest endurance events.Participants of this six-day ultra marathon are only provided with water and a tent at night. Everything else they