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Frontpage Archives
for March 2005
Thursday March 24, 2005 7:08
Phil Essam writes:
It was with great pleasure that the Race President for the Cliff
Young Australian 6-Day Race, Bill Sutcliffe announced that the first
prize for this year's race will be $10,000 AUD. He said that the
Committee is confident of attracting several of the World's top
multi-day runners to this year's event.
 Wednesday
March 23, 2005 22:59
Australia. A 240 km race from the New South Wales South
coast to the summit of Mt. Kosciusko next Summer (sometime between
December '05
and March '06).
Wednesday March 23, 2005 20:16
New short fun video from Sri
Chinmoy TV about the Self-Transcendence Ultra Trio 2004. You
need big
pipes or patience, Real player and memories of the Beatles
Wednesday March 23, 2005 9:46
The February issue
is just about ready and will be posted to subscribers this week
and for those who were promised a copy of the last edition - they
will be sent together.
Monday March 21, 2005 18:34
Just posted on the list, first news of the Syllamo 3 day
event in Arkansas over the w/e. Reproduced
here
Sunday March 20, 2005 10:21
More from Phil Essam: Jesper's itinerary
for next week
Andre van de Vliert sent the results of the Brno
48 hour race
Somehow it escaped my attention and it wasnt on the calendar.Any
other events you think should be on the calendar please drop a line
to mail@multidays.com
Friday March 18, 2005 7:42
A little late but still news is the Soochow 24 hour race
in Taiwan on March 4-5. Results
Thursday March 17, 2005 19:17
MaratonTürk's ultramarathoner member Edit Berces
of Hungary, defeated also men ultramarathoners in the 1st Loutraki
24-hour International Track Race organized by Dr. Konstantinos Baxevanis,
race director, in Greece on March 11-12, 2005.
29 ultramarathoners from 6 countries participated in the 24-hour
race was held on the tartan track. Women's winner Edit Berces ran
212km850m and defeated all runners including men. Edit Berces put
a gap of 10km even to Janne Kankaansyrja of Finland, men's winner
!.. Results
Thursday March 17, 2005 7:46
The Iditarod Trail Invitational a 350 and 1100 mile race by bike,
ski or on foot is taking place in Alaska northwest of Anchorage.
Daily updates on their site
Alaska
Ultra Sport
Wednesday March 16, 2005 7:59 Phil Essam sends
this newsletter
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Dean
Karnazes is promoting his new book "Ultramarathon Man:
Confessions of an All-Night Runner" (Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin).
Book
tour dates
Monday March 14, 2005 9:46
Ez6 vol.4 is out today and everyone should have received it bar
one person in South Africa who needs to adjust his mail settings
to allow EZ6. If anyone no longer wishes to receive the newsletter,
simply reply with unsubscribe in the subject box and I shall remove
you from the list. If anyone has any feedback/suggestions they would
be appreciated.
Checkout the Journey Runners. Rosie has been serenaded by wolves
at night and Bruce has just hit 1000 miles and Jesper is heading
North on highway 1
Friday March 11, 2005 20:56
Phil Essam has a new blog - World
Ultra News dedicated to Ultrarunning news and filling the gap
that David Blaikie left behind in the wake of his host problems
Tuesday March 8, 2005 20:34
There are few long distance races in the UK. The Marathon
of Britain is one of the longest. Race Director Rory Coleman sends
this
newsletter
Also starting a new section on energy
gels and sports drinks
Sunday March 6, 2005 14:14
Fred Willet RD of the Pacific Rim One day race is working
hard to get the event ready.Race Management will attempt to provide
lap counters, but runners are encouraged to provide their own. A
bunch of people have signed up already and if anyone would like
to offer Fred a hand he would be more than grateful.
Contact Fred Willet at 903 So.
Pacific Ave., Kelso, WA 98626 (360)749-4372 or
e-mail: fredwillet@dslnorthwest.net
Saturday March 5, 2005 0:42
www.arrowheadultra.com/
- 135 mile race in the ice and snow of Northern Minnesota. Results
Friday March 4, 2005 5:21
Yukon Arctic Ultra 2005 Results
of a very tough race.
Thursday March 3, 2005 8:04
Today received
an update from Jurgen Ankenbrand who has been running with Jesper
Olsen for 9 days.
Wednesday March 2, 2005 17:19
Houston Ultra Event Weekend results are available
here
Tuesday March 1, 2005 5:52
World Runner Jesper Olsen is getting close to San franciso in the
next couple of days. I'm sure Jesper would love to run with any
Ultra runners as he is making his way through your city. His mobile
number is 16264299217. So if you want to meet with him, run a stage,
help crew or can give him a bed for the night... Please call that
number. Between 8 AM and 6 PM please leave only TEXT MESSAGES.
The Arrowhead Ultra is taking place at the moment and last weekend
saw two events, The Paul Selby 12/24 in South Africa and the Houston
Ultra Weekend in Texas. I hope to have some news up soon...
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