The Chianti Ultra Trail is a 75 kilometres (3.000m+) race through the vineyards and over the Strade Bianche of Tuscany.

I just went out for a run. In Seregno, Italy. Not a friendly run. Nobody says hi. What’s wrong with Italian runners?

Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Patrick Kipngeno have won the Trofeo Nasego, a 21 kilometres long (1,330m+) trail run in Italy.

Claudia Striekwold is aiming for the podium at Livigno Xtreme Triathlon; 4k swimming, 195k cycling & a trail marathon.

Madalina Amariei and Michael Saoli have won the Giir di Mont in Premana, Italy, a 32 kilometres mountain race.

The Monte Rosa Walser Weag race has joined the UTMB World Series Circuit, making it the third UTMB race in Italy.

Rosanna Buchauer and Hannes Namberger (both Germany) have won the 120 kilometres long (5.800m+) Lavaredo Ultra Trail.

A week ago, I was running in the mountains. This morning I was running on the beach. Things couldn't be more different.

Andreas Reiterer and Azara Garcia have won the UTMB World Series Ultra Trail Chianti Castles in Italy.

The trick to progress is to be consistent. But how can you be consistent when you have to travel for work?