In the last encounter of this season, Kilian meets with Pablo Vigil at his home in Colorado. For Pablo it’s all about “keeping the passion alive and inspire future generations”. Two different generations of runners and yet…so similar!
In the last encounter of this season, Kilian meets with Pablo Vigil at his home in Colorado. For Pablo it’s all about “keeping the passion alive and inspire future generations”. Two different generations of runners and yet…so similar!
Julien Chorier goes to Corsica where the mythical GR 20 is located - a trail crossing the island from North to South. Supported and paced by Corsican runners, they start one morning at 5 am from Calenzanan. By the afternoon the weather changes and during the night conditions get really bad - here’s their story!
New 80km du Mont Blanc race announced for 28/30 June, 2013, at the Mont Blanc festival weekend next year. 6000m of vert, 24 hour max time, Chamonix-Chamonix. Looks awesome…
The second of the two-part Living Legends film featuring Scott Jurek, Kilian Jornet discovers the US ultra-man at home on the trails and how he discovers that inner chi…
Jurek is a student of listening to his body and has a deep desire to learn, whether in training, nutrition or otherwise. Happiness according to Scott is being in the moment, being still, living with the knowledge that the impossible is possible and that the sky is the limit.
In this first of two episodes, Scott Jurek, the long distance running legend, talks about where he finds his strenght, his motivation. Running with Kilian, he reflects on his passion for the sport, and why it’s important to have a balance in life and not just focus on one thing.
Al Andalus Ultimate Trail is a 5-stage (230km) ultra-marathon in Southern Spain with numerous long climbs (7,200 meters of ascent/descent), technical trails, and extreme heat (30-40C). Over 90% is off-road mountain and desert track with occasional stretches of tarmac.
The race is challenging and the end of each day offers an opportunity to relax and enjoy the local culture and ambiance of the beautiful Granada Province in the heart of Andalucia.
With François D’Haene’s victory as a backdrop, we get an insider’s point of view talking to the support team and the athletes. At the end of the day it’s about sharing emotions and common values; trail running is a team sport, isn’t it?
The second part of Kilian’s journey onto Grand Teton, under the wing of Anton Krupicka, delves a little deeper in the psyche of Tony and what motivates him to run. Ultimately, as he says, a love of the mountains unites all of those in the sport. Amen.
Whether taking in the freedom of the mountains, racing or just running, it’s all the same to the likes of Anton Krupicka and Kilian Jornet, and Rickey Gates loves the idea of records and history - to them, its a Way of Life…
Anton Krupicka meets up with Kilian and Anna Frost in the Grand Teton range, he talks about the difficulty of getting back after an injury and how he got into running, running his first marathon at 12!
The recipe for a good training session: a great itinerary, great company, good food…mix & stir ! This is what happened when Anna, Andy, François, Julien and friends decided to run around the Mont Blanc.
This is a hard act to pull-off, even when you are a mere mortal just trying to cram training for the odd event. Getting the balance between work/family/training and everyday life right when you are one the worlds top trail runners is an even harder one to achieve…
But French ultra-trail star Julien Chorier manages it, and even cites his situation as an advantage when it comes to organisation of his life. He is currently getting himself ready for a crack at the GR20 route on Corsica in October, and by all accounts will be ‘paced’ and aided by Kilian Jornet as he attempts to break to Catalan’s own record!
Human beings don’t always make rational decisions. But making irrational decisions is precisely what makes us human. These decisions, based on an impulse or a feeling, often lead us to those perfect moments when it feels great to be alive.
“The Beauty of the Irrational” follows Ryan Sandes, a South African Ultra-Runner, as he returns to the Fish River Canyon to run the 5 day, 84km, Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail.
What’s the secret behind Marco De Gasperi’s longevity at the top level? Marco gives us a few clues, and Kilian Jornet adds his thoughts on this incredible accomplishment. They share yet another day in the mountains, doing what they love!
The tension is building for the 2012 UTMB!
