Julien Chorier wins the 2013 Ronda dels Cims

Posted on June 22, 2013 by talkultra

What an incredible 28+ hours on the mountains and trails of Andorra. Once again, Julien Chorier proves that when it comes to ‘tough’, no one comes tougher!

With wins at UTMF, Hardrock 100 and now Ronda dels Cims, Julien Chorier has proved that he is a master of his craft.

Having watched him up close during this event, I am amazed at how calm, relaxed, methodical and how easy he made this look… just this morning on the final climb of the day after spending a cold night on the trails, he smiled, laughed and casually asked how far behind 2nd place was.

I told him he had no need to worry, second was at least 90 minutes away!

Many congratulations Julien, it was a wonderful performance on what is, without doubt, an incredibly tough course.

Julien Chorier images, final climb Ronda dels Cims

Posted on June 22, 2013 by talkultra

Ronda dels Cims (day 1) Race Images

Posted on June 22, 2013 by talkultra

Night has fallen. Day 1 on the 171km Ronda dels Cims is done and as the runners follow that narrow beam from a head torch, you are able to look at a selection of images from the day.

Julien Chorier has lead from the front all day and as we move past midnight, his lead was almost an hour over second place.

Emilie Lecomte also lead from the front but Francesca Canepa pulled back time around the 50k mark and has slowly pulled away. However, the first three ladies are very close. Anything can happen!

Ronda dels Cims – Race Start

Posted on June 21, 2013 by talkultra

Ronda dels Cims is underway, beautiful blue skies and sun. 171km of trails ahead and 12,000m of vertical. It’s going to be an interesting few days.

Good luck everyone!

Faces to watch – Ronda dels Cims

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

The 2013 Ronda dels Cims is upon us. Friday June 21st and some of the best long distance mountain runners in the world will attempt to cover 171km and over 12,000m of vertical gain as quickly as possible.

Here are some of the key faces to look out for as the action unfolds.

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Julien Chorier pre race interview Ronda dels Cims 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

Julien Chorier talks to Ian ahead of the 2013 Ronda dels Cims. A tough 171km mountain course with altitude gain of over 12,000m. Early in 2013, Julien returned to UTMF 100-mile race in Japan (he won the race in 2013) and placed second. He says that he feels recovered and he is excited by the prospect of racing over this tough course in Andorra.

From Julien’s website:

Ever higher, ever stronger to face the challenges that allow us to mix nature in its most beautiful pageantry, whether in our wonderful mountain scenery in the midst of Corsican maquis, face to face or circuses Reunion Mount Fuji …

Yes, but this is made possible by the support of my family, my friends, my faithful partners and supporters.

Remember Into the Wild: “Happiness is only real When shared”

Julien CHORIER

YouTube HERE

Links:

Julien Chorier HERE
Salomon Running HERE
Ronda dels Cims HERE

Hiroko Suzuki pre race interview Ronda dels Cims 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

Hiroko Suzuki, Ronda dels Cims copyright iancorless.com

Hiroko Suzuki (Salomon) gets a notable mention as another name to watch. Hiroko placed 2nd in UTMF in 2012 and was 4^th at Tor des Geants. Without doubt she has experience of long tough races and will be one to watch.

YouTube HERE

Links:

Salomon Running HERE

Ronda dels Cims HERE

Emilie Lecomte pre race interview Ronda dels Cims 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

Emilie Lecomte, Ronda dels Cims copyright iancorless.com

Emilie Lecomte is without doubt a favourite for the ladies race at Ronda dels Cims. Emilie loves long technical and hard trail, she has proven this time and time again. In 2012 alone she set a course record for the long trail in Corsica, the GR20, she also won the 100-mile Raid de la Reunion.

YouTube HERE

Links:

Emilie Lecomte HERE
Quecha HERE
Ronda dels Cims HERE

Ty Draney pre race interview Ronda dels Cims 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

Ty Draney, Ronda dels Cims 2013 copyright iancorless.com

Ty Draney has been racing for over ten years in trail and ultra races, however, this is his first time racing in Europe. To say he is starting at the top, certainly in terms of difficulty is an understatement. He is prepared though and as he says, if all goes really well he may finish in one and a half days, or if things prove a little tough, it may be three. To be honest, he will be happy with something between the two I am sure.

YouTube HERE

Links:

Ty Draney results HERE
Patagonia HERE
Ronda dels Cims HERE

Terry Conway pre race interview Ronda dels Cims 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by talkultra

Terry Conway at Cavalls del Vent copyright iancorless.com

Lakeland 100 winner and course record holder, Terry Conway speaks to Ian ahead of the 2013 Ronda dels Cims. This will be Terry’s biggest race challenge yet. A race over 100 miles with altitude gain over 12,000m is not something that is easy to prepare for while living in the UK. However, Terry has paced his home in the English Lakes and has trained hard to prepare himself for the challenge ahead.