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An excellent depiction of the battle up-front at last months Western States 100 has just been released. It gives a nice flavour of the struggle between Anton, Kilian and Geoff – one can only imagine what the pain was like as they entered the last few miles… Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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After encountering some difficult terrain in the first part of his run across the Pyrenees, Kilian Jornet is by all accounts making good progress as he heads east across the great range. The earlier part of the week saw the little Catalan hit some really rough terrain… Read more…
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After months of preparation Catalan wonder Kilian Jornet is off and running in his 7-day quest to cross the mighty Pyrenees from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and Cap de Creus. On his run Kilian is ably aided by a gang of helpers and pacers – it’s a huge team effort… Read more…
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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…
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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…
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What a day! Here I am in the bar of the Hotel Florens, Jonathan Wyatt to my left, checking his mail, Thomas Lorblanchet to my right sharing a joke. The UK team are in bed (Anna, Andy and Ricky) after a long day of product testing, seminars, photoshoots, runs and focus groups – oh and some pretty good food and lively social discussion. Read more…
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One lucky winner of this prize contest will get to travel to the South of France to run alongside the likes of Kilian, Jono, Adam Chase and Ricky Lightfoot, have a closer look at the 2010 Salomon range, and some exclusive future products, developed by the world’s best. Read more…
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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…
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In episode 9 of Kilian’s Quest Mr. Jornet takes us through those hazy times of sleep deprivation, when you never quite know what day it is! You can only imaging how it must have felt to have been running the Tahoe Rim Trail with very little sleep in 38 odd hours! Read more…
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Part one of Kilian Jornet’s epic Tahoe Rim Trail record run. Superb film-making from Migoo, capturing the huge Tahoe wilderness, as Kilian says: “You need to reach your inner self, something like the very essence of your being”. Read more…
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Kilian Jornet’s time around the Tahoe Rim is yet to be confirmed officially, however 38 hours and 32 mins is near as damn it. We expect that they have all probably gone for a lie down – they all deserve it! The salomon running Twitter page was a great source of news on this epic effort… Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Behind every great mountain runner, there is a team, sometimes it’s a coach, sometimes it’s a partner, a family, a team of helpers – especially when attempting long-distance records or ‘rounds’. Read more…
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The Salomon Running facebook page states: “Kilian quest in Corsica – 12.59 PM – NEW RECORD !!! Kilian just arrived, new record is now set at 32hours, 54 minutes and 24 seconds !!!! Please send out your congrats to Kilian on our FB page… “ Read more…
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As Kilian’s ‘journey’ continues on the island of Corsica, Salomon Running have set up a Facebook page to enable a virtual tracking of the Spaniard’s attempt to break the long-standing record of 36 hours and 53 minutes held by Piero Santucci. At the last check he was around 2 hours up on schedule and seems to be in pretty good shape… Read more…
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As the last few days of painstaking preparation come to a close, Kilian’s quiet resolve and fine-tuned determination conceals an eager exhilaration. Read more…
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Not content with a global Salomon Running site the French-based outdoor apparel and shoe company has also opened up the love to the many corners of the globe. Most notable, and perhaps the most active, is the one across-the-Pond. Read more…
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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…
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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…
