Tag: ultra

Old Ghost Ultra 2020

by yonnikepes

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

Hanmer Old Forest 100 – 50km

by yonnikepes

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?!

by yonnikepes

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?!

St James Stampede Ultra 60km

by yonnikepes

Well, yesterday I competed in the St James Mountain Sports Stampede Ultra. Originally this race was going to be 50km's, but due to the 'weather-bomb' that had hit the South Island and raised the rivers, the race was changed to a different course which was 10km's longer. After just returning from a holiday overseas, both dad and … Continue reading St James Stampede Ultra 60km

HYP – Mt Grey walk

by yonnikepes

Well sorry, I haven't written in awhile! Been very busy with running and school work. I have done a bunch of races including the Sri Chinmoy 30km Champs in Christchurch. I will try and keep blogging about my running, but just less frequently. As part of the Hurunui Youth Programme (HYP), I was involved in … Continue reading HYP – Mt Grey walk