RUNNING BEYOND: EPIC ULTRA, TRAIL AND SKYRUNNING RACES PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Ian Corless | 240 pages | 03 Nov 2016 | Aurum Press Ltd | 9781781315255 | English | London, United Kingdom Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races PDF Book Running above the clouds and around the crater of an extinct volcano was completely mesmerizing and the memories of it will stay will me forever. Crossing a main road at El Time, a couple of very steep road sections follow before the final drop down the stunning and technical zigzag path to Tazacorte port. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Refresh and try again. The trails of La Palma are special — they are like no other. Karin marked it as to-read Jan 21, Showing Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. I also had guys I was overtaking shouting encouragement, "Go Anna, go Anna. Exclusive interviews with elite runners and stunning, and unique photography captures the world's most iconic ultra races. They do, but it is steep, technical and punishes the legs. Picklesfulton rated it liked it Sep 11, Home 1 Books 2. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. John Matney rated it really liked it May 19, Many consider it to be the most beautiful and idyllic Canary Island — unspoilt by tourism and ideal for rest, peace and quiet, it is a treasure for the walker, hiker or runner. The race route starts at the Fuencaliente lighthouse at sea level and follows the GR all the way to Tazacorte port, finishing with a sting in the tail as runners are tested with a final climb up to the town in Los Llanos de Aridane. View 2 comments. Jagged and irregular rocks provide a natural obstacle course. It is a key tourist attraction and one of the highest points on the island. The south of the island is dominated by the dramatic Cumbre Vieja — a central spine of steep volcanos that create a blackened wasteland in stark contrast to the wild and green vistas of the north. The final sections of the volcano route offer good, fast running to El Pilar. Ian Corless has travelled across the globe to document the stunning beauty and incredible routes of some of the world's most iconic ultra trails. It gives a great overview of the most special races, spread over the world. My grandfather crossed the mountains working. Rein Bruynseraede rated it really liked it Sep 28, Purely a coffee-table venture, it gives a brief indication of the route and changes in height of each established race, and a discussion with a winner of what makes each venue distinctive, before going into pure pictorial form, whether it be landscape or portraits of the runners mid- or post-run. Relax, and it could be very painful if you fall. See details. The book inspired me a lot. Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races Writer It covers ultra running throughout the world bringing news, reviews and interviews. Malin Friess marked it as to-read Sep 08, Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Karin marked it as to-read Jan 21, Hannah marked it as to-read Sep 06, Exclusive interviews with the legends of the sport — including Kilian Jornet, Emelie Forsberg and Anton Krupicka — describe the technical challenges and emotional experiences of running to these extreme heights and endurance distances. Everest was just the starting line. Show More. Although the island is relatively small, it is shaped like a question mark and each curve has many surprisingly different areas of natural beauty. I wasn't at all worried or concerned, as my main aim was to improve upon my time and position [ and 11th place] and hopefully have a good race with the top runners along the course. The path climbs the successive and increasingly high peaks to the Taburiente crater. But wait! Photography is stunning and it's easy to read. Stunning ridges and single-track trails are overshadowed by a key feature of the racing — a stunning, near-vertical climb, aided by rope, from the sea to the summit at Guinate. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Despite the drop to the line, the terrain mostly remains relentless; a mix of dust, sand and rock only made increasingly worse as the temperatures and humidity increase with the passing of the day. Refresh and try again. It is one of the few sections of race course I've experienced that closely mimics the kind of track I enjoy most in training — steep, technical, heads-up, sometimes barely-there trail. It is a key tourist attraction and one of the highest points on the island. For me, I just knew it was nothing in the bigger picture, I knew I could hold on and keep going at a decent pace. The Canary Islands, a Spanish autonomous community located in the Atlantic Ocean just kilometres from the southern border of Morocco, have become a haven for trail- and mountain-running enthusiasts over recent years. Mountains, volcanos, beaches, forests, a tropical rainforest, tiny villages and breathtaking views; La Palma is the jewel in the Canaries' crown. Experienced and well- travelled ultra runner Niandi Carmont participated in the edition of the race. About the Author Ian Corless is a photographer, writer, reviewer and blogger at iancorless. Read more The book is definitely an eye catcher and friends sometimes wonder if I am not secretly planni I admire the sky and ultra runners. Home 1 Books 2. Pur This looked a lovely book, but the e-arc was presented in just the wrong format, meaning I could barely see a half of every photograph included. Foreword by record-breaking, world number one, Kilian Jornet Run or Die. View this post on Instagram. Climbing up, the trees eventually start to subside and you emerge in the 'Route of the Volcanos'. Ian Corless. Up to 1 year ago , I was running 6 miles daily. It covers ultra running throughout the world bringing news, reviews and interviews. Else rated it it was amazing Jul 30, No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races Reviews Rating details. To ask other readers questions about Running Beyond , please sign up. Up to 1 year ago , I was running 6 miles daily. Return to Book Page. Trivia About Running Beyond: E I loved the race! It covers all kinds of "rather them than me" trail running, from the marathon-but-a- lot-hillier along the north coast of Menorca, to the Marathon des Sables, and hugely mountainous scrambles where the runners are severely dwarfed by their surroundings, or just inches away from losing grip on the rock-fastened safety wire and plunging to their death. A cruel sting in the tail comes at the very end, with the most nontechnical running of the day — a stone-and-concrete river bed that leads the runners for many kilometres to the finish close to the sea. It's a logical route with no ambiguity. Flowing text, Google-generated PDF. The island of Lanzarote has long been a mecca for endurance sports. This is, after all, the home of Ironman Lanzarote, arguably one of the toughest in the world. About Ian Corless. Experienced and well-travelled ultra runner Niandi Carmont participated in the edition of the race. Arguably this is one of the most stunning sections of the whole Transgrancanaria course; the early-morning rays illuminate the landscape, making it appear not of this world. It gives a great overview of the most special races, spread over the world. Dropping from the summit to Tejeda at 71 kilometres , the penultimate big push of the day follows from Garanon to the highest summit of the race and the highest point of the island, Pico de las Nieves. Roque Nublo, a key and iconic marker, provides a short out-and-back section before the final and lengthy drop to the finish line via Tunte, Ayagaures, Parque Sur and the Maspalomas finish. Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. I was appreciating the time and I was enjoying the crowds. Well, one can always dream, right. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The final sections of the volcano route offer good, fast running to El Pilar. I thought that reaching the top meant I had conquered the race, but I hadn't quite realized how tough the last 22 kilometres was going to be. Hernan rated it liked it Apr 16, Each chosen race is assigned its own brief chapter, making it easy to hunt and peck. Get A Copy. The path climbs the successive and increasingly high peaks to the Taburiente crater. Relax, and it could be very painful if you fall. Marcos rated it it was amazing Feb 12, View this post on Instagram. The GR stops in Tazacorte, but the Transvulcania Ultramarathon organizers have a sting in the tail, as the final kilometres take you back up to the town of Los Llanos where a rapturous welcome awaits. May 31, Max rated it really liked it Shelves: net-galley , running. Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races Read Online The stark portraits, often featuring rakish angles and cut-off views, highlight the focused concentration required just to stay alive. This book does not disappoint! Starting at midnight, hours of darkness add to the challenge, especially when one considers that the opening 10 kilometres are straight up from the sea to the first summit.