A guide to warm-weather training in Fuerteventura
We sent globetrotting adventurers Jonny and Hannah Verman for a spot of warm-weather training on the sun-soaked island of Fuerteventura. Here’s how they fared on the beaches, mountains, and volcanoes of the Canaries’ much-loved vacation (and training) destination.
Lizzy Hawker on creating her ultimate ultraA record five-time winner of the renowned Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), Lizzy Hawker’s unrivaled experience has shaped a daredevil race on her favorite alpine trails: The Ultra Tour Monte Rosa.- UTMB®: the On athletes taking on trail running's biggest challenge3 countries. 7 races. 100 nationalities. 10,000 runners. It can only be the UTMB®. We preview the world's biggest trail running event and chat to the On athletes gunning for glory.
- Destiny, determination and ultradistance: Meet Edson KumwambaWhen he was nine, Edson Kumwamba’s mother predicted he would race in Europe one day. After she passed away, he wondered if her dream would ever come true. How a winning smile and unbreakable spirit took a welder from Malawi to a start line on Mont Blanc.
- Katie Schide wins 90km Marathon du Mont-BlancOn athlete Katie Schide conquered 6220m of elevation in searing pace despite soaring temperatures to take the women’s 2019 Marathon du Mont-Blanc title in 13 hours, 4 minutes. Katie’s partner Germain Grangier, also an On athlete, finished strong to claim third in the men’s event.
- Two for two: Germain Grangier takes ultra gold againOn athlete Germain Grangier won gold in a grueling ultra trail race billed as “without doubt the most demanding” to further cement his place among the world’s best. We discuss the race and celebrations with him.
- Run Your Local Mountain in Numbers + PhotosThe first Run Your Local Mountain event was a massive success with runners all over the world (180 different countries!) coming together to absolutely smash the 10,000,000 meters target. Enjoy all the key figures and a selection of fan photos.
- A wild run through the American SouthwestThe Southwestern states of the US have something for every runner. Desert trails, endless roads, urban adventure. From Death Valley to Palm Springs, we took a road trip to run it all. Consider this a virtual postcard, with advice for following in our footsteps.
- A Trip Through California's National ParksPatrick Güller and Adrian Pirlet are members of the Helvetic Collective, a group of Swiss photographers and creatives with a passion for capturing dramatic natural landscapes. They linked up to discover California’s national parks; traversing water, forests and sandy dunes. The photos they took are so captivating, they'll have you lusting after your own adventure. This is the story of their trip.
- Running to heal: Embracing a Navajo tradition“In Navajo philosophy, we run to celebrate life,” says race director Shaun Martin into the pre-dawn darkness. Deep in Arizona’s red rock country, this is the start of the Canyon de Chelly Ultra.
