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A globetrotter on Trail running shoes
Luke Grenfell-Shaw runs and win races from Siberia to Ireland and from China to Kazakhstan. All with a special mission.
Marathon Rotterdam done, and now what?
The Marathon Rotterdam is history. 2025, that is. So the question is: and now what? What am I going to do with my life?
Outrunning myself in the Marathon Rotterdam
The Marathon Rotterdam is nicknamed the most beautiful, as it's the marathon with the best crowd in the world.
Super Shoes come with a learning curve
Super Shoes are fast, but not for everybody. And they come with an adaptation period.
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HOKA Speedgoat 5, a review
The Speedgoat 5 is one of the flagships of HOKA. Does that mean it's one of the best trail running shoes on the market?
Brand
HOKA
Model
Speedgoat 5
Weight
291g
Leki running poles; the breakable ones, a review
Okay, this is not going to be a happy review. How could it be? I just broke my second pair of Leki running poles.
Type
Running Poles
Brand
Leki
Model
Neotrail FX.One Superlite
Brooks Caldera 6, a review
Let’s talk shoes. Trail running shoes. Let’s talk about the Brooks Caldera 6, Brooks’ long-distance trail-running shoe.
Brand
Brooks
Model
Caldera 6
Weight
312g
Outrunning myself in the Marathon Rotterdam
The Marathon Rotterdam is nicknamed the most beautiful, as it's the marathon with the best crowd in the world.
Race name
Marathon Rotterdam
Place
Rotterdam
Country
The Netherlands
The Curse of the Chianti Ultra Trail
The Chianti Ultra Trail is a 75 kilometres (3.000m+) race through the vineyards and over the Strade Bianche of Tuscany.
Race name
Chianti Ultra Trail
Place
Radda in Chianti
Country
Italy
Running through Three Countries in one race
The Drielandenpunt Trail (Three Countries Trail) is a 50k ultra run through The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Race name
Drielandenpunt Trail
Place
Vaals
Country
The Netherlands
Running an ultra on Näak gels and bars
Never try something new during an Ultra Race. Näak is providing bars and sports drinks at the UTMB CCC. Time for a test.
Brand
Näak
Products
Bars, Gels, Purees, Waffles, Drink Mixes, Recovery
Taste
Peach Apricot, Salted Maple, Chocolate, Lime, Watermelon and more
Running an ultra trail race on cupcakes
Let's talk about something yummy and nutritious. Let's talk about running an ultra marathon on cupcakes.
Nutrition
Energy bar
Carbs/serving
31 grams
Taste
Banana, Chocolat, Muesli Nuts/Fruit
You need iron to run
To transport oxygen to your muscles, you need red blood cells. Or to be precise Hemoglobin and Ferritin.
Problem
Anemia
Supplement
Iron
Symptoms
Tired, weak
Gear
HOKA Speedgoat 5, a review
The Speedgoat 5 is one of the flagships of HOKA. Does that mean it's one of the best trail running shoes on the market?
Brand
HOKA
Model
Speedgoat 5
Weight
291g
Leki running poles; the breakable ones, a review
Okay, this is not going to be a happy review. How could it be? I just broke my second pair of Leki running poles.
Type
Running Poles
Brand
Leki
Model
Neotrail FX.One Superlite
Brooks Caldera 6, a review
Let’s talk shoes. Trail running shoes. Let’s talk about the Brooks Caldera 6, Brooks’ long-distance trail-running shoe.
Brand
Brooks
Model
Caldera 6
Weight
312g
Trail & Ultra races
Outrunning myself in the Marathon Rotterdam
The Marathon Rotterdam is nicknamed the most beautiful, as it's the marathon with the best crowd in the world.
Race name
Marathon Rotterdam
Place
Rotterdam
Country
The Netherlands
The Curse of the Chianti Ultra Trail
The Chianti Ultra Trail is a 75 kilometres (3.000m+) race through the vineyards and over the Strade Bianche of Tuscany.
Race name
Chianti Ultra Trail
Place
Radda in Chianti
Country
Italy
Running through Three Countries in one race
The Drielandenpunt Trail (Three Countries Trail) is a 50k ultra run through The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Race name
Drielandenpunt Trail
Place
Vaals
Country
The Netherlands
Nutrition for runners
Running an ultra on Näak gels and bars
Never try something new during an Ultra Race. Näak is providing bars and sports drinks at the UTMB CCC. Time for a test.
Brand
Näak
Products
Bars, Gels, Purees, Waffles, Drink Mixes, Recovery
Taste
Peach Apricot, Salted Maple, Chocolate, Lime, Watermelon and more
Running an ultra trail race on cupcakes
Let's talk about something yummy and nutritious. Let's talk about running an ultra marathon on cupcakes.
Nutrition
Energy bar
Carbs/serving
31 grams
Taste
Banana, Chocolat, Muesli Nuts/Fruit
You need iron to run
To transport oxygen to your muscles, you need red blood cells. Or to be precise Hemoglobin and Ferritin.
Problem
Anemia
Supplement
Iron
Symptoms
Tired, weak
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Outrunning myself in the Marathon Rotterdam
The Marathon Rotterdam is nicknamed the most beautiful, as it's the marathon with the best crowd in the world.
Super Shoes come with a learning curve
Super Shoes are fast, but not for everybody. And they come with an adaptation period.
The Curse of the Chianti Ultra Trail
The Chianti Ultra Trail is a 75 kilometres (3.000m+) race through the vineyards and over the Strade Bianche of Tuscany.
How to train as an ageing athlete
How to train as an ageing athlete? Do we have to change our training schedule? The answer is yes. Here is how.
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The Speedgoat 5 is one of the flagships of HOKA. Does that mean it's one of the best trail running shoes on the market?
Brand
HOKA
Model
Speedgoat 5
Weight
291g
Brooks Caldera 6, a review
Let’s talk shoes. Trail running shoes. Let’s talk about the Brooks Caldera 6, Brooks’ long-distance trail-running shoe.
Brand
Brooks
Model
Caldera 6
Weight
312g
Training with the Albon app, a review
To prepare for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail I used the Albon app. Yet I’m stopping with it. It is great, but not for me.
Type
Training App
Developer
Albon App AS
Size
4.2mb
Leki running poles; the breakable ones, a review
Okay, this is not going to be a happy review. How could it be? I just broke my second pair of Leki running poles.
Type
Running Poles
Brand
Leki
Model
Neotrail FX.One Superlite
Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones, a review
My legs don’t want to run anymore, but they have to. Time for distraction, for a podcast. Time for my Shokz OpenRun Pro.
Type
Headphones
Brand
Shokz
Sort
Open-ear
Should I run with a power meter as trail runner?
I run by using heart rate, not pace. I’m a trail runner. But should I change this? Should I run with a power meter?
Accessory
Power meter
Brand
Stryd
Test/information
Background information
HOKA Speedgoat 5, a review
The Speedgoat 5 is one of the flagships of HOKA. Does that mean it's one of the best trail running shoes on the market?
Brand
HOKA
Model
Speedgoat 5
Weight
291g
Brooks Caldera 6, a review
Let’s talk shoes. Trail running shoes. Let’s talk about the Brooks Caldera 6, Brooks’ long-distance trail-running shoe.
Brand
Brooks
Model
Caldera 6
Weight
312g
Training with the Albon app, a review
To prepare for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail I used the Albon app. Yet I’m stopping with it. It is great, but not for me.
Type
Training App
Developer
Albon App AS
Size
4.2mb
Leki running poles; the breakable ones, a review
Okay, this is not going to be a happy review. How could it be? I just broke my second pair of Leki running poles.
Type
Running Poles
Brand
Leki
Model
Neotrail FX.One Superlite
Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones, a review
My legs don’t want to run anymore, but they have to. Time for distraction, for a podcast. Time for my Shokz OpenRun Pro.
Type
Headphones
Brand
Shokz
Sort
Open-ear
Should I run with a power meter as trail runner?
I run by using heart rate, not pace. I’m a trail runner. But should I change this? Should I run with a power meter?
Accessory
Power meter
Brand
Stryd
Test/information
Background information
Listen our podcast on Spotify
Are you looking for some entertainment and inspiration during your long runs? We got you covered with our podcasts. Listen to the big shots of the ultra and trail running world talking about their struggles, their strategies and their training. Listen to what’s going on inside of the mind of runners. Learn from the best coaches and compare yourself with other runners like you who may not race to win prizes, but race to be the best version of themselves.Â