Zegama – A race in images

Posted on May 26, 2013 by talkultra

An absolutely incredible day on the trails and mountains of Zegama. Congratulations to Emelie & Kilian. Stunning!

: The crowds and the passion, Zegama 2013 copyright Ian Corless

: Silvia Serafini copyright Ian Corless

: Kilan Jornet and Emelie Forsberg copyright Ian Corless

: Nuria Picas copyright Ian Corless

: It was really close…. Zegama 2013

: Kilian and Marco, Zegama 2013 copyright Ian Corless

: AJ Calitz at Zegama-Aizkorri

: Stevie Kremer copyright Ian Corless

: Emelie Forsberg copyright Ian Corless

: Kilan and Hernando copyright Ian Corless

Zegama Briefing

Posted on May 25, 2013 by talkultra

Athletes assembled for the 2013 Zegama briefing. We have been guaranteed good weather!

Florian Reichert Zegama pre race interview

Posted on May 25, 2013 by talkultra

Florian Reichert Arc’teryx copyright Ian Corless

Arc’teryx athlete Florian Reichert is new to Skyrunning. Zegama will be his first experience of mountains, mud and potential mayhem at this classic event in Spain. Coming from a track and road background he has some impressive times; 1:09:30 for a half marathon and 2:26:14 for the marathon distance.

If Florian can bring that speed to a Skyrunning race he will without doubt be a force to be reckoned with. However, Zegama for sure will be a learning curve with its unpredictable terrain, high mountains and inclement weather.

YouTube HERE

Links:

Arc’teryx HERE
Skyrunning HERE
Zegama HERE
Inov-8 HERE

Zegama – pre race play on the trails

Posted on May 25, 2013 by talkultra

An easy hour or so on the very muddy trails on the final descent at Zegama. With Alex Nichols, Dave James, Silvia Serafini, Stevie Kremer and Anthony Bethell.

Zegama Inov-8 team are ready!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by talkultra

The Inov-8 International Skyrunning Team are ready for Zegama – Anna Lupton, Sarah Ridgeway, Ben Bardsley and Alex Nichols along with team manager, Natalie White are excited to be racing at this iconic race.

It also sees the launch of the new Inov-8 Mountain Running Wear.

The team have been testing new products such as the Wind Shell 60 jacket for the ladies and the Wind Shell 70 jacket for the men. In addition, they have also been using the Base Elite ‘T’s and 3/4 tights.

Zegama will be the first race for Inov-8 using this new apparel.

Silvia Serafini Zegama pre race interview

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talkultra

Silvia Serafini, Salomon Agisko copyright Ian Corless

Silvia Serafini is a rising star for Salomon Agisko. She has an excellent pedigree and fast times in road running. In 2012 she moved to trail and mountain running and participated in multiple races always performing in the top 10. She has immense ability and potential.

Excited, motivated and maybe a little apprehensive about racing at Zegama, Silvia, like fellow team mate, Stevie Kremer, says this race will be a learning curve. But do not rule her out. She without doubt has the speed and ability to perform at the highest level at this 2013 edition of this iconic race.

YouTube HERE

Links:

Zegama-Aizkorri website – HERE
Skyrunning – HERE
Salomon Running – HERE
Salomon Agisko – HERE

Zegama – a chilled and relaxed Friday

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talkultra

A selection of images in and around the town of Zegama. This race is a beautiful mountain race with a history. As runners arrive ahead of tomorrows registration day, the locals join in for the build up to Sunday’s race.

: Silvia Serafini, Salomon Agisko copyright Ian Corless

Sarah Ridgeway Zegama pre race interview

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talkultra

Sarah Ridgeway Inov-8 copyright Ian Corless

Sarah Ridgeway needs no introduction to the ‘Zegama’ experience. She raced here in 2012 and placed 6th overall. She loves Zegama and she feels very privileged not only to be back racing at Zegama again but also to be part of the Inov-8 International Skyrunning Team.

Last years race was cold, wet and we had snow. Sarah hopes she gets similar conditions this year… one of the advantages of being a fell and mountain runner in the UK!

YouTube HERE

Links:

Aliex Nichols HERE
Inov-8 HERE
Zegama HERE
Skyrunning HERE

Alex Nichols – Zegama pre race interview

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talkultra

Alex Nichols Inov-8 copyright Ian Corless

Alex Nichols has had a long journey to Zegama. However, he has had some time to relax and recover and without doubt he is looking forward to the challenge that will unfold on Sunday.

Without doubt he is excited to be racing Kilian Jornet, Luis Alberto Hernando, Michel Lanne, Marco de Gasperi and more… he is new to racing in Europe and he appreciates the racing and trails are very different to the US. But he is here to race, his form is good and he plans to push at the front of the race!

YouTube HERE

Links:

Aliex Nichols HERE
Inov-8 HERE
Zegama HERE
Skyrunning HERE

Stevie Kremer – Zegama pre race interview

Posted on May 24, 2013 by talkultra

Stevie Kremer – copyright Ian Corless

Stevie Kremer burst onto the European running scene with a stunning second place at Sierre-Zinal in 2012. She followed this with a win at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships at Interlaken later that year.

Stevie is extremely modest and humble, she says that she shouldn’t really be a World champion… I don’t agree. She has immense talent. She most certainly has the potential to win at Zegama but it is her first big race of the year and her first big race against some serious competition. She may well use this to ease into 2013 and find her feet. Rest assured, once she has found them she will be a force to be reckoned with.