Tag: Ultramarathon

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

2019 – Running + extras

by yonnikepes

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

by yonnikepes

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

by yonnikepes

"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