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SAI KUNG 25
Posted on February 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
It all started with an email from Lauri, president of the International Skyrunning Federation, back in late November about a sky race in Hong Kong early December. Too short notice and other plans already set, I passed but the seed had been planted and my interest kept growing. I got in touch with Action Asia Events […]
The Rut
Posted on September 15, 2014 1 Comment
When you have the chance to be part of the Skyrunning world Championship final which hosting race is put together by two world class athletes (Mike and Mike), you’re not allowed to miss the party. However, my preparation up leading to it was far from world class when it came down to my running. I had lost my motivation […]
Mentally injured
Posted on September 10, 2014 1 Comment
In 22 years of running, this is the first time I have to face it. Physical injuries are more common in our sport and usually fairly easy to identify and get a remedy for. This one is a different kind. Whatever I do, I do it with my heart which is I believe how I […]
Zegama, es una fiesta !
Posted on May 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
Zegama is a legendary race that all skyrunner have heard of, if not dreamed about. This year, I had the chance to take part in this special gathering for the first time. Just like sex, hangovers, love, some things just need to be experienced to be understood and fully appreciated. It doesn’t matter how much […]
2014 Skyrunning Ultra World Series – Race schedule
Posted on November 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
The moment most of us have been waiting for has finally arrived. The 2014 Skyrunning race calendar is out for the Ultra series, ladies and gentlemen, there is some pretty effing exciting stuff !!! Here are the 5 races that will host the 5 stages of the Ultra Series (Videos further down the article) : 1. […]
Avant j’étais tout nu, mais ça c’était avant :)
Posted on November 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
Une saison bien remplie et à la clef un résultat inespéré auquel j’ai toujours du mal à croire. 4ème de la coupe du monde de Skyrunning Ultra. Certes il y a eu des absents, certains coureurs ont eut une mauvaise course sur une des étapes mais j’ai fait mes 3 courses, j’ai suivit les règles […]
Skyrunning World Championship will take place in Chamonix France
Posted on October 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
2014 Skyrunning World Championship will take place in Chamonix France, hosted by the Chamonix Marathon. There will be an 80k for the Ultra The marathon will be the Sky distance The Vertical K will be the Vertical. All details here : http://www.skyrunning.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=198&Itemid=128 And sorry for those who wanted to race the Marathon, it’s been sold […]
MIND OVER BODY, story of my first 100k trail race.
Posted on October 6, 2013 2 Comments
I can’t tell if this hunger or if I’m getting sick, but I found myself woken up in the middle of the night by a sharp stomach ache. I open my eyes and my back hurts. I get off the bed to make my way to the bathroom to get some water. I fell right […]
TransVulcania 2013 – Life experience in La Palma
Posted on May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
I am sitting at the Madrid airport with Timothée Nalet, waiting for the third flight of the day on the way back to France from what was one of the most exciting week in a long time at La Palma. The TransVulcania Race is one unique event that takes place in the Canaries Island. 83km […]
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