Despite it being held in summer, rather than the normal icey conditions, read up on my experience at the Great Naseby Water Race...
Author: yonnikepes
Old Ghost Ultra 2021…
Better late than never. Enjoy a recap of the antics that went down at the Old Ghost Ultra in 2021.
Diamond Pasta – How to Feed a Flat
Six boys. Unlimited Pasta. What could go wrong?
Taupō Ultramarathon 2020
In my small running career, I've raced only three ultras outside the South Island. All three being in Taupo at the Taupo Ultra. In 2016, I ran my first one of these events; a 50km as a 16-year-old. 2017 saw me step up to the 100km distance and after a few years away, 2020 was … Continue reading Taupō Ultramarathon 2020
Old Ghost Ultra 2020
The Old Ghost Ultra 85km (OGU) is quickly becoming one of the most sort after and popular 50-mile ultras in New Zealand. In its fifth year running, nearly one-third of the field were internationals, with a significant number coming from Australia. This is mostly down to the raving reviews that the OGU and Phil Rossiter … Continue reading Old Ghost Ultra 2020
2019 – Running + extras
I was out on my run this afternoon, thinking about all the random stuff that one thinks about while running and it came to me that I hadn't written anything running related in over a year. So with that, I came home, had a shower & dinner and have sat down to write this blog … Continue reading 2019 – Running + extras
Old Forest Hanmer 100 miles 2018
100 miles is the overhanging goal for most ultramarathoners. You see, most people can run a marathon off a bit of training, but only a few will ever think of a 100 mile race, let alone actually finish one. It's a distance that requires dedication and isn't for the faint-hearted. It was in December of 2017 … Continue reading Old Forest Hanmer 100 miles 2018
Taupo Ultramarathon 100km 2017
"I don't even drive that far..." - This was one of the responses I had yesterday at school when a friend found out I had finished a 100km race on the weekend. It was funny to hear this in a schoolyard conversation when it's also a household joke between myself and dad! Last year as … Continue reading Taupo Ultramarathon 100km 2017
Hanmer Old Forest 100 – 50km
After recovering from little training on my school Service Trip to Cambodia, it was time to take on my next race of the year. This time it would be closer to home and not such a stress of having to fly to our destination! Thursday night came around and I was packed for a pretty … Continue reading Hanmer Old Forest 100 – 50km
2017 – Where has it gone?!
It feels weird writing a blog post in April when it really feels like the year hasn't even started! It's about time I caught you up with what's happening in my world and how the trail running is going. So if I take you back to February, you'll remember I had the Old Ghost Ultra … Continue reading 2017 – Where has it gone?!
Yonni Kepes 