…her words filled me with the resolve to continue, not only to the end of this fucking stage, but right to the very end of this incredible race…
Nicholas Coyle / Atacama Desert Crossing 2019

…her words filled me with the resolve to continue, not only to the end of this fucking stage, but right to the very end of this incredible race…
“Life is a Marathon” or so the phrase goes. I’d like to redefine this. After taking part in a 100km race, I am more convinced that “Life is an Ultra Marathon”.
As part of a new challenge, Derek decided to take part in a small town race in the Japanese countryside. It’s been quite some time since he last ran on trail, here is how his race unfolded.