The fellas at The African Attachment have once again come up with some video gold for Salomon Running.
This time it features Ryan Sandes at Western States Endurance Run 100 miler.
As you know, Ryan set a super fast time and placed 2nd overall behind Timothy Allan Olson.
Great run Ryan!
This clip is some 10 months old but it is one that I go back to time and time again… it shows Kilian Jornet in flight doing what he does best; running on tough and technical terrain.
Captured at 1000 frames per second by the ‘master’ Seb Montaz this highly stylised movie not only shows Kilian at his best but also Seb at his best, mastering a camera whilst also managing to keep up with Kilian.
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Press Release
It is with great sadness that we have learnt the death of Stéphane Brosse, in the middle of his challenge, ‘the grande traversée’ that he was sharing with Kilian.
Both loved the mountains, and knew each other for a long time sharing the same respect for one another.
‘La grande traversée’ was a project they had set up together, a challenge up to their passion and talent.
It is on the last part, just before going downhill, that the ridge they were on collapsed, taking stéphane within this spilling.
Kilian remained helpless whilst waiting for the rescue team.
All our thoughts go to Stéphane’s family in those difficult times.
We wish a lot of strength to Kilian to overcome this tragedy.
As Kilian wishes to stay with Stéphane’s family to support them, he will not be present at the Western State 100.
The Salomon Team
Anna Frost (Frosty) writes an excellent blog post here of her last time with Kilian and Stephane as they embarked on this tragic journey.
Within minutes of recording audio with Greg and Dean from The African Attachment for episode 11 of Talk Ultra and they release the next instalment in the Salomon Running TV S2 E03 – Learning at Zegama.
This episode features Emelie Forsberg who placed 3rd at the Zegama race.
It’s a wonderful film that sums up the spirit of why we run… the passion, the bond, the learning curve and importantly the friendship.
Footage shows the severity of the Zegama course, the ability of the runners and the passion of spectators.
This is why I love running. Why I love ultra running…. enjoy!
Another great video to come out of the island of La Palma and once again filmed by the master, Seb Montaz.
It’s a who’s who of ultra running but I guess showing them in a different light… at play in the lava fields.
It only takes a few beers, the side of a volcano, some of the best ultra runners in the world and the talent of Salomon Team Manager, Greg Vollet to put Usain Bolt’s 100m record to bed! Well, sort of…
Admittedly, Greg did say after his run that he has a new respect for Usain Bolt. It is all well and good running down a vertical slope and ‘just’ breaking the record, BUT to go that fast on the flat is quite something else.
Well done Greg. It was a pleasure to see this at first hand. What a fun way to spend a few hours.
A wonderful film by @TAA The African Attachment and Salomon Running on what it is like preparing for a race season. It’s not all work but play…
Another wonderful film to come out of the island of La Palma and the Transvulcania race. This time by Salomon Running and featuring British runner and 2nd place in the race, Andy Symonds.
A hard and extreme Ultramarathon, proof that only men of iron and women of steel can overcome, many try, many want to, but only a few will achieve the goal. The body is pushed to extremes in a race that all who participate call spectacular, breathtaking, addictive, and challenging. The 2012 event included a stellar line up with athletes travelling from all over the world to take part. To reach the goal of the finish line is everybody’s dream but the reality is not an easy one… welcome to the fourth edition of the Salomon Transvulcania Nature Trail
IAN CORLESS 