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Ultra Trail World Tour 2019

This is the First amazing Episode of the 2019 Edition of the Ultra Trail World Tour. The season starts with the Vibram Hong Kong 100 (100 km and 4500 D+) and the Tarawera Ultramarathon (100 km and 2610 D+) in New Zealand. Trail running has become very popular in China and more than 1900 athletes are participating in the first race of the season on a very difficult course. New Zealand has some of the best trail running scenery in the world and with its Maori Culture is one of the most spectacular race venues.

Pédaler & Découvrir Alba – Food, wine, mountains

Former professional cyclist Christophe Le Mevel and journalist and foodie, Vincent Renault pedal to discover the beautiful Italian wine region of the Langhe Hills in Piemonte and the town of Alba, known for its delicious truffles. The entertaining pair ride together and banter. Vincent is on an ebike and the lean Christophe on a road bike. They discover the delicacies of the area as well as the alpine views as they ride up one of the toughest climbs in Italy. If you like to peddle and enjoy cuisine – this is a must!
Freeride World Tour 2019 – All venues and Finale
The 2019 FWT takes place on the wild side of five fabulous ski resorts in some of the most breathtaking venues on the planet. Tour locations include Hakuba (JPN), Kicking Horse Golden BC (CAN), Fieberbrunn (AUT), Vallnord-Arcalís (AND) and Verbier (SUI). Delivering unforgettable images and top-notch athletic performances, the tour has become a key part of the international winter sports calendar with steep powder slopes, spectacular off-piste runs, and descents down cliffs. Only the best freeride skiers and snowboarders compete in each category for the World Championship titles of the Freeride World Tour (FWT).
Walks Around Britain – Torworth and Haxey
Andrew walks us through two easy walks with his dogs. The first walk is close to the small village of Torworth in Nottinghamshire around Daneshill lake. The second walk is around the historical city of Haxey in Lincolnshire in the area known as Isle of Axholme, drained in the 17th century.
More Information about these walks on walksaroundbritain.co.uk
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Pierra Menta 2019

The Pierra Menta is one of the most famous international ski mountaineering races in the world and is held every March in Arêches-Beaufort in Savoy, in the heart of Beaufortain, on the slopes of the Grand Mont in the French Alps. Racers climb over 10 000 meters, over four days, in tough climbs over and down five peaks from 2 000 to 2 687 meters high. Thousands of motivated spectators get up at dawn to line the trail with cowbells, accordions, trumpets and bells, to cheer top athletes all along the route and up the Grand Mont.

Pédaler & Découvrir Santa Margherita Liguria

Former professional cyclist Christophe Le Mevel and journalist Vincent Renault pedal to discover the beautiful Italian coastal region of Liguria and seaside resort town of Santa Margherita. The entertaining pair ride together as they talk. Vincent is on an ebike and the ex-cycling pro Christophe on a road bike. Don’t miss the beautiful scenery, learn about the great food, see the Italian Dolce Vita in action, experience cycling and lots of humour. You will want to come here with your bike and experience the pleasures of Liguria in person!
Haute Route Oman
2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button and hundreds of amateur cyclists from all over the world traveled to Oman in order to pedal 238 kms climbing over 5500 meters over three days and compete with each other. Based in the blossoming city of Nizwa, Haute Route Oman’s first edition was a unique grueling adventure across deep canyons, with incredible views across the mountainous desert and demanding climbs in the Al Hajar mountain range with ideal riding conditions and an opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of the Sultanate.
Raid Amazones Sri Lanka
RAID AMAZONES is a women-only adventure-sports camp, mixing team multi-sport racing and local discovery that takes place in some of the most beautiful locations in the world. In Sri-Lanka, Raid Amazones provides a perfect mix of adventure, discovery, nature sports, teamwork and women power as well as social responsibility and culture awareness.
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When we head into the great outdoors to practice our sports and follow our passions, we imagine the great adventure and physical challenges we will encounter when we go higher, faster and farther or try get the best photos and selfie moments in nature…. But what about when something goes wrong…unfortunately there are too many cases in which someone has to  be rescued due to the increasing instability and uncertainty of climate phenomena and accidents that can occur when practicing sports outdoors—but these are not always due to dramatic events, but can also be related to other conditions.S

In 2018 the Aiut Alpin Dolomiti (helicopter rescue service) of Italy reported a total of 996 interventions, 529 in winter and 476 in the summer: while 220 were related to skiing, 128 were associated with excursions (mainly in the summer) and a third of the total—330—involved medical emergencies—only 11 were related to avalanches and 26 to climbing. Of the 1013 people assisted, 48 were fatalities. While these helicopter rescue statistics only reveal part of the story in only one part of the world where outdoor sports are practiced, safety can never be taken for granted—and hopefully our community will not have to rely on the heroic efforts of rescue services like the Aiut Alpin – or can at least make their efforts easier in case we do need them.

Safety should never be taken for granted, especially as climate change creates extreme phenomena that wreak havoc on the snow and ice cover and often leave outdoor sports persons at the mercy not only of avalanches, but flash floods, landslides, violent rain storms, “bombe di acqua” and sharp temperature fluxes. As the statistics show, many emergencies are due to medical conditions. Fortunately, besides following safety rules—respecting avalanche warnings, informing others where you are going, keeping cellphones charged and staying on marked paths if you are an amateur, and taking appropriate clothing and footgear, the market now offers many other options for safety—and if there is a need, aids in facilitating rescue. ISPO in February of this year featured a number of products aimed at safety: in the next few weeks we will be presenting a number of these products on HorizonSports.

Wonderful Three !

We combine the top three Eroica races in Italy: L’Eroica, Eroica Montalcino and Nova Eroica, plus a round up of the worldwide Eroica races. The rides are on dirt roads cutting through the breathtaking scenery of vineyards, rolling hills, Mediterranean scrub and the open landscapes of Val d’Orcia and Crete Senesi on race bikes over 20 years old, wearing classic cycling outfits worn by riders of times past in a fun and unique 153km with sumptuous cuisine along the way and a big party at the finish. Race, Ride and Relax!

Mahikan Fat Bike Race Roberval

Started in Roberval near Quebec on Lac-Saint-Jean, in March 2015, the Mahikan Race has grown in popularity thanks to an amazing winter landscape and  difficult terrain. There are two races : Fat Cross is a mainly snow to sand loop circuit 3 to 5 km long repeated a number of times and Fat Fast which is a mix of downhill descents, small uphill climbs and natural obstacles along this very technical snow or sand circuit.
Climb up Europe’s Highest peak
In these last exciting episodes, WWTrek’s Dean leads an expedition to the summit of Mt. Elbrus (18,510’), Europe’s highest peak. One of the Seven Summits, It is a sentinel on the border between Europe and Asia. Locally referred to as, “Mingitau,” or “the mountain of a thousand mountains,” Mount Elbrus is a massive, dormant double-coned volcano covered in eternal snow.
Engadinsnow 2019 FreeRide
The Engadinsnow has been held annually since 2003 and is one of the oldest and most spectacular freeride events in the Alps. 120 of the world’s best freeriders from 16 nations compete in the 17th edition. Competitors swerve down the 65 degrees steep north face of Corvatsch (3451 meters) around rocks and through deep powder snow fields in the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz-Silvaplana.
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HORIZONSPORTS.TV, the only Nature Sports & Wellness video platform is the proud world  Media Partner of the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) circuit and will broadcast more than twenty-five UTWT races from six continents. The over 500.000 HorizonSports monthly viewers will be thrilled to see the Ultra Trail World Tour including some of the most exciting Ultra Trails in the world such as the UTMB, the Transgrancanaria, the Western States 100, Lavaredo, Cape Town and more on their APP and browser as well as on Smart TVs.

Laurence Fox Hopper, HorizonSports.TV CEO said: “We are delighted to partner with UTWT again, making HorizonSports the best Ultra trail running destination for the growing number of Ultra trail fans and runners worldwide “

Marie Sammons, Ultra Trail World Tour Director added, “HorizonSports.TV is a very good way for us to reach a much larger audience and we will work together to extend and enhance the sports popularity and viewership worldwide”.

 

About HORIZONSPORTS.TV

HorizonSports is the only nature sports & wellness Video On Demand (VOD) platform that caters to people who hike, run, cycle, love mountains, want to be healthy and more active in nature with over 500,000 unique viewers per month through a combination of SVOD platform, Android / Apple App, OTT platfoms, and through smart TVs. HorizonSports aggregates and produces the best inspiring video content from the top outdoor, sports events, lifestyle and adventure TV producers with a balance of sports and Wellness premium programming available for unlimited on demand, Live sports and streaming TV viewing. HorizonSports is also available on Watch It, Samsung TV Plus, Vewd, Pluto TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire TV and Distro TV. #naturesportswellness #horizonsportsTV, #justwalkgo

 

About ULTRA TRAIL WORLD TOUR

The Ultra-Trail®World Tour is the Unique Series of the most emblematic Trail running and ultra-distances races in the World. It illustrates the wide diversity that Trail Running represents : with the narrow and steep paths in the Alps, the hot Californian trails, the hundred steps in Australia, beaches in HK, the dunes in Morocco…. On all continents,  UTWT gives that unique opportunity for all runners participating in a minimum of 2 races of the calendar to get a ranking among the Top International Elite Runners. While being fundamentally different, the Ultra-Trail®World Tour races have common values, which they are proud to share and promote. Ethics, equity in sports, self-respect, respect for others, for the environment.

Contact :
HorizonSports : Philippe Deleplace (philippe@horizonsports.com)
https://horizonsports.tv
https://www.horizonsports.com

Ultra Trail World Tour : Marie Sammons (marie.sammons@ultratrailworldtour.com )
https://www.ultratrail-worldtour.com/

Running is pretty simple. One foot in front of the other. But to prevent injury and increase comfort you not only need good running shoes, but you also need to know how to lace up your running shoes.

Injury risk is higher if you do not use the best way to lace up running shoes. To make sure that you feel comfortable your lacing method depends on.

  • The shape of your foot (wide or narrow foot, wide or narrow forefoot, sleepy heel …)
  • The lacing material
  • The number of lace holes on your shoes
  • The type of knot you use to secure the laces

Despite being a minor issue, getting the lacing perfectly will make a big difference in the overall comfort and support of your shoes.

You will find plenty of different ways to use classical laces depending on the specific shape of your foot (diagonal, crossed, horizontal, tight, loose …).

Bear in mind that you need more room when it comes to running. Having a compact shoe is a must; however, if you cannot flex normally or the shoe hinders you from proper toe splaying, this could affect your performance.

Make sure to ease the pressure of the lacing. Lacing that is too tight may seem to keep your feet from slipping; however, this could hinder the normal blood flow, leading to numbness and bruising in the end.

Try to flex your foot inside your shoe before hitting the course and see to it if you are comfortable enough with the interior. If not, it might be necessary to adjust the lacing system to fit your needs.

You might also prefer to use other lacing systems. On certain models, shoe manufacturers are proposing other systems than classical laces. You can also buy specific system such as Hickies, Unchain, Xpand, Snors … which add the benefit of adaptive fit and tension thanks to an elastic material.

The idea is that your lacing system adapts to the move of your foot and that you don’t need to fix the tension of your laces each time you take off or on your shoes.

By Philippe Deleplace – HorizonSports

 

The High

THE HIGH is a feature length documentary film about the making of the longest high altitude foot race in the world. The film follows the path of a group of extreme runners who individually decide to take part of a dangerous running experiment gone wrong. Indian race director Rajat Chauhan works against the advice of the military, his family and friends to create a race over the two highest passes in the world (above 17,500ft). Brought to life by archive footage, story recreations, and interviews, the film unfolds the events in the Himalayas of Northern India and gives a unique look into the lives of the extreme marathon runners involved. Uncovering the avalanches, athletes, and the high altitude elements. Directed by Barry Walton.

2019 Muscat Marathon

The 2019 Al Mouj Muscat (Al Mouzi) Marathon in Oman capital served up a course in stunning surroundings on fast, flat terrain that would hopefully see many personal best performances. Runners enjoyed coastal views on the palm tree lined section to Seeb, alongside a beach lined with traditional fishing boats, the refreshing greenery of the route through Al Mouj Golf, and the majestic architecture of a new mosque adjacent to the course.
Walks around Britain – Borsdane Wood and Kenmore Hill
Andrew takes us in an easy walk in the area of Wigan across the Bordane Wood. It’s a great place to walk with friends and dogs. The second walk is a beautiful walk in Perkshire in the north west of England and Scotland. Andrew climbs the Kenmore Hill with daughter and dogs and offers us a great scenic view on Loch Tay and surrounding hills.
More Information about these walks on www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk
Film : Committed II
Committed Volume II showcases five of Britain’s best climbers on a spectacular array of hard routes; the terrifying Walk of Life, one of Scotland’s toughest winter routes; gritstone’s best “last great problem”, the youngest female ascent of an E7 and the world’s maddest mantel; it’s all here.
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Adventure Race Croatia 2018

Welcome to Adventure Race Croatia! A new demo race in the Adventure Racing World Series – held for the first time in the area around the city of Zadar – it is a 72 hour race for the fittest and bravest teams of four. More than 350 kilometers long, it takes adventurers from sea level to the highest peaks of the mighty Velebit mountain. They discover river canyons and hidden caves, abandoned villages and historic roads. And a lot more…

Italy Outdoors – Ciaspolada

Welcome to Val di Non for the 2019 World Snowshoe Championship on the Ciaspolada Race. Thirty nations are competing on this strange 8 kilometer snow track set in the middle of the Trentino countryside. We follow a team from India who manage to participate after a tough administrative marathon in their home country.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Final episodes of our series where Dean from World Wide Trekking takes you on an exciting multi day hike from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, starting from Kathmandu Lukla airport through Phakding, Monjo, Khumbu Valley, Namche, Lobuche, Kala Patthar and much more. This week, we have episodes 9 to 14 of one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. Get geared up!
Film : Committed I
Committed packs in over 200 ‘E’ points of action: the hardest and most dangerous ascents that have been grabbing the climbing headlines across the world.It examines the diversity of climbing styles and locations that together make the British Trad scene unique and respected around the world. The featured climbs include numerous hard first ascents, audacious repeats and bold solos. From the sea cliffs of Scotland, to the gritstone test pieces of England, to the mountains in Ireland and Wales
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The American Colin O’Brady, 33, beat Great Britain’s Louis Rudd 49, to become the first person in history to complete the 921-mile journey across Antarctica from coast to coast solo, unsupported and pulling a sled, in the first ever race across Antarctica. Congratulations!

 

Why do it? Why two racers? – Why not just solo it?… Well, we all need excitement – need the video story – about this very dangerous expedition. Anything can happen. Rescue will not always be possible — at least not quickly – you can’t just stop at the refueling station and take a break or quit and go home. All precautions must be taken and a team standing by 24/7 for an emergency must be assembled. We are in a rush to be the first to do something and hopefully the media attention will be there to help with sponsors and later maybe a book deal or talk circuit. There must be a business plan around every endeavor, since all endeavors start with finding funding.

 

In this challenge, making it a race between a Brit and a Yank creates more excitement than if it were just a solo venture. Of course, the terrain is daunting. Our hunger for adventure has no limits – except our own. When we think we have exhausted all possible first climbs, first crossings, aided, un-aided, with kite, no kite, with dogs, etc. ……There will always be someone who comes up with another brilliant first, and again we will sigh and marvel and follow the adventure. After all, we are human and in the comfort of our homes our imagination is piqued by the risks taken by others to push against what seems impossible – to make it possible.

 

At the Trento Film Festival, one of the most famous mountaineers in the world, Reinhold Messner, focused his panel discussion on making the impossible possible. He was the first to climb all 8k+ peaks without oxygen and at that time it seemed incredible. Nowadays so many have done it, that it is no longer news….

 

A decade from now, will you be putting together your kit to participate in the Race across Antarctica along with hundreds of others? I remember when the Ironman race in Hawaii first started with a couple dozen participants….doing what was thought to be impossible. Well, look where we are today. Think only of the 330km Tor de Geants endurance race in the Val d’Aosta Alps. Or of the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc (UTMB) and dozens of others.   What kinds of races will we be watching or preparing for tomorrow? Remember when marathons were a big challenge? ……

by. Laurence F. Hopper

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Unbreakable

A great documentary by Team Joe Barr as they support 59 year old world endurance cyclist Joe Barr as he takes on the solo 1340 mile non stop Race Around Ireland 2018. Joe Barr was the inaugural winner of the Race Around Ireland in 2009. 10 Years later he is back to try again all to raise vital funds for charity.

Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail

Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail. This is what Swedish Anders did with the 4000 € grant he received at the Explore Outdoor Fair. The Trail follows the rocky mountains through 5 states for 5 000 kilometers. It’s a 127-day adventure through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana with a great diversity of scenery such as deserts, mountains, forests, lakes, rivers to cross, wildlife… .
Rock the Parks – Best of Eat, Drink, sleep
During their trips Jack and Colton had to eat all kinds of food, find and filter water and sleep in some awkward or improvised places. You will see that life in the parks is not always a piece of cake…
Film : Wide Boyz II
After their success climbing the world’s hardest offwidth, the Wide Boyz, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, embark on their next crack climbing mission. This time their sights are set on the thinner end of the crack climbing spectrum. Their goal is the mighty Cobra Crack in Squamish BC,  considered to be the hardest finger crack in the world.
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