Lydia started running during lockdown whist living in the UK. From very slow 2km runs, Lydia soon progressed to creating her own approach to running and ultra.

In just 10-days, Abelone moved fast and light, unbroken, solo, yet utterly connected. She didn’t chase a formal FKT. She ...

You may assume it’s all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the ...

MDS Raid Namibia 2026 is more than a race. It’s an odyssey. Whether you come for the challenge, the scenery, or the ...

You may assume it’s all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the ...

The ULTRA 3 is a game changer for VJ. This shoe will now make VJ grip available for longer races such as those in the UTMB calendar or similar. I do feel the ULTRA 3 slots in the more mountain ultr… ...

The rest day allowed participants an opportunity to relax, look after their bodies and recharge ready for stage 5. However, sand storms throughout the day caused consistent problems, gladly, they ...

RUNNING BEYOND BOOK by Ian Corless Foreword by Kilian Jornet Published by Aurum Press Available in the UK from November 2016 RUNNING BEYOND is available worldwide. Order a signed copy at the bottom of ...

Maryline 2023 champion ©iancorless The 37th edition of the iconic Marathon des Sables concluded at Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi) after what is considered, one of the hardest and most challenging ...

Photo by Ian Corless The sand is settling, the 2025 and 39th edition of Marathon des Sables The Legendary is over. Quite simply, a hugely successful edition with 95% completion rate and good time ...

The Ultra Jacket and Desert Race Halfbag combination provides a sleep/ warm system for well under 500g that packs very, very small. Effectively, with this combination of products, not only do you save ...

The first edition of MDS Raid Namibia has come to a close, leaving behind exhausted bodies, and memories that will last a lifetime. This was more than just a race across the sands—it was a shared ...