inov-8 Race Elite 180 Thermoshell
I tested the inov-8 180 Thermoshell whilst running and winning my first 100M event in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, Northburn 100M. Otago is located in the roaring 40’s and is known for...
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North Face 100
The North Face 100 2013 Race Report by Shona Stephenson. I’ve had a massive year 50km Aura Australian Ultra Runner Trail Champs VIC Feb 2013, Coastrek 50km NSW March 2013, Tarawera 85km (retired sick...
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Whitney Dagg: Interview with the winner of the Surf Coast Century
Shona: You have a few memorable wins under your belt – what was the hardest (and why) and do you have a favourite win? Whitney Dagg: My recent win at the Surf Coast Century was by far the toughest....
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Hakuba International Trail 2013
Hakuba International Trail 2013 After the UTMB (Ultra Trail Mount Blanc 2013) withdrawal I was physically, mentally and emotionally broken. I questioned why I was running. I was absolutely exhausted...
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Oxfam Trailwalker Teamwork Tips
Oxfam Trailwalker Teamwork Tips I love racing Team events like Oxfam Trailwalker Brisbane. I guess it is the only way an ultra trail runner can have that commradery that is experienced whilst...
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UTMF
UTMF 2014 I love racing in Japan. I love the technical trails, the culture and the hospitality from the amazing Japanese people. Racing a Ultra Trail World Tour event around the only now listed World...
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Pomona King of the Mountain
Shona Stephenson at Pomona King of the Mountain 2014 Pomona King of the Mountain 2014 I was totally smashed in the quads from The Kokoda Challenge 98km, really 110km. Our team got horribly lost and...
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Lamington Classic
Stephenson Inov-8 Trail Runner Winning the Lamington Classic Lamington Classic For about 15 years I’ve wanted to visit the Lamington World Heritage Listed National Park. It took a back to back event...
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10 Tips for Running in the Heat
Ultra Trail Runner Shona Stephenson 10 Tips for training in the heat. 10 Tips for Running in the Heat 70% of your power, strength and endurance can be lost if you are overheating. Your body will send...
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Blackall 100
Trail Runner Shona Stephenson Inov8 Athlete wins Blackall 100 Blackall 100 The Blackall 100 was always going to be a race to test how smart a racer you are. How adaptable you can be in your lead up...
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Hares and Hounds Ultra
Shona Stephenson climbing up the final climb with 7 Ks to go at Hares and Hounds Ultra Hares and Hounds Ultra Hares and Hounds Ultra, Ouch! Man this race hurt. It was the first race of the South East...
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Tarawera Ultra
Inov8 Athlete Shona Stephenson running past the Blue Lake Tarawera Ultra the race of two halves. Tarawera Ultra is a race that can polarise the field. It is a race of two halves. It is well suited...
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