Posts tagged with: kilians quest

Kilian's Quest . Pt 6

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Thu 22 Jul '10

The final piece in the Pyranean jigsaw is now online. Episode six depicts the pain and the glory for the young Catalan as he arrives in a cove for a dip with the support crew. His epic adventure took in total around 8 days, behind his personal schedule, but still an astounding achievement… Read more…
When Kilian met Paula

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Wed 30 Jun '10

850km in 8 days is gonna be painful, especially when it’s across one of the most unforgiving mountain ranges in Europe. So, Kilian Jornet can be forgiven for feeling the odd ache on his latest Quest. Episode 5 is now up, and Kilian even gets to meet Paula Radcliffe! Read more…
Kilian's Quest Episode 4

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Sun 20 Jun '10

Even the support team look tired in this first episode of the epic journey the Kilian undertook Across the Pyrenees. The authenticity of this film is so strong, the engagement of one man with the brutal terrain is palpable… Read more…
Kilian's Quest - the Pyrenees

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Sun 16 May '10

The Pyrenees are in Kilian Jornet’s blood. This fascinating video recalls the young Catalan’s childhood experiences and underlines how this guy was born for the mountains and his Quests to achieve amazing mountain running feats. Read more…
Kilian's Quest 2010 unfolds...

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Mon 03 May '10

After last years’ feats, Kilian Jornet is embarking on some even more remarkable runs this summer. His run at Tahoe last year was one of many long distance efforts that captured the imagination of mountain runners the world over… Read more…
Episode 10 - Kilian's Quest

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Fri 06 Nov '09

You know that they say behind every great man is a great women, well it looks like behind Kilian’s Tahoe extravaganza there were several women, and men, and a film crew, and pacers, and masseurs, oh and Tim Twietmeyer…. Read more…
Kilian's Tahoe Journey starts today...

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Mon 28 Sep '09

Kilian Jornet has already bagged two amazing ultra-trail records this year, at the GR20 and recently the UTMB title. However, as reported last week the attempt on Tim Twietmeyer’s Tahoe Rim record could be his toughest as he embarks on some of the wildest and most arid terrain. Read more…
The Quest heads West - updated

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Mon 21 Sep '09

On the 28th of September, Kilian goes west to the Sierra Nevada to run the Tahoe Rim Trail long-distance hiking trail, for the third episode in his mountain-running quest. (Preview video NOW ONLINE) Read more…
Mid-Quest. Kilian vs Kilian - Episode 6

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Wed 09 Sep '09

Yep, its number six in this fascinating series from the team behind Kilian’s Quest. From 8/9 hour training sessions to inspiring others to embark on their own challenges… Read more…
Episode 3 of Kilian's Quest

Posted in Through the Lens by Matt Ward on Wed 01 Jul '09

Part one of Kilian’s recent incredible record-run on Corsica, with the second part to be screened on July 15. The video traces the Spaniard’s run to his sub-33hr completion of the GR20. Read more…
Kilian continues

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Tue 09 Jun '09

The sign of a committed athlete is one who knows when to stop. Most of us mere mortals just plod on when we feel tired – not so for Kilian Jornet. His Vertical Kilometer attempt was put on hold a few weeks back. Read more…
Updated: Jornet goes Vertical - delayed

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Tue 05 May '09

Its looks like Kilian’s attempt on the world vertical kilo record is not to be today. The salomonrunning site states that the Spaniard is “not feeling at the top of his game” and so has decided to hold back until he is. Read more…
Jornet goes Vertical

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Tue 05 May '09

We might just be witnessing something historic this year in the world of mountain running. As reported last week, Kilian Jornet is embarking on a series of endeavours, in an attempt to establish new mountain running records across the world… Read more…
"Trail running is like running with the wind" - Kilian's story continues

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Fri 01 May '09

Following on from this week’s article on Kilian Journet, Salomon have released the first video journal on his quest to advance the mountain running feats achieved by man to the next level… Read more…
One Man’s Mountain Odyssey

Posted in Dishing the Dirt by Matt Ward on Wed 29 Apr '09

Salomon has a long-standing tradition of providing people the means to fulfil their sporting dreams, meticulously crafting equipment to meet the needs of the world’s top athletes then making that expertise available to a broad customer base. Read more…