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Snow, Mud, Sweat and Tears: An Actif Epica First

Snow, Mud, Sweat and Tears: An Actif Epica First

It’s the middle of peak winter in Manitoba and tears are rolling down my face in pain and despair. I collapse onto a half-frozen pile of mud in the middle of nowhere, some place in South of Winnipeg in the freezing cold midnight. I’m not even sure where

2017 Mission: Race 717 km at 17 Marathons to raise $17,000

2017 Mission: Race 717 km at 17 Marathons to raise $17,000

Chris White has raced 8 marathons over the last couple of months. With his eyes set on raising $17,000 for diabetes and heart disease research, the running coach will take on another 9 marathons before the end of this year. “I have always said to people that if it

New Ultimate Direction FKT Grants Awarded

New Ultimate Direction FKT Grants Awarded

FKTs—fastest known times—are the holy grail for elite endurance athletes these days. To set a speed record running through remote mountains, often days at a time, represents the ultimate test of one’s abilities. The new Ultimate Direction FKT Grant offers some of these athletes the opportunity to

One-legged IronMan: “Sometimes you gotta sweat blood.. and tears”

One-legged IronMan: “Sometimes you gotta sweat blood.. and tears”

Three years ago, Charlie Lewis hobbled out of hospital leaving his right leg behind on the operating table. Today, the Ironman’s weakness is knowing when to stop running. On Sunday, 23 April, he will tackle the London Marathon, as part of a mission to run in every country in

Women Runners Equal Men in Palestine Marathon

Women Runners Equal Men in Palestine Marathon

The Palestine Marathon started off as a reaction to Hamas’ attempt to stop women like Sara Naim from running. On Friday, 31 March, the number of women and men will be equal at the fifth annual race by the segregation wall and refugee camps. Five years ago, the marathon in

Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Frauke Poeschmann had chronic migraine when she found a safe haven. Running. Her attacks dropped from 20 a month to 5 and she felt free, stronger and hopeful, when two years of darkness dissolved. “Pain is inevitable, suffering optional,” says marathon runner Frauke Poeschmann, summing up her attitude towards her

Destined to Run: How a Pro Runner was Born

Destined to Run: How a Pro Runner was Born

How does a young, aspiring skier, became one of the best-known ultra trail runners in the world? This is Nikki’s story, from her early days of skiing in Vermont, to the lonesome summer training sessions. “You run 100 miles?” They ask, “I can’t even drive that far.” My