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Episode 159 – KILIAN JORNET Bob Graham Special
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Episode 156 – Kelly Wolf, Brittany Peterson and Alex Kurt
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Episode 154 – Ryan Sandes, Elisabet Barnes, Ultra Mirage, Keely Henninger
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On 1 March 2018, South African trail runners Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel bravely set out to establish a new FKT along compatriot Andrew Porter’s roughly 1400km GHT Route across the Himalayas from Hilsa to Pashupatinagar in Nepal, combining the Great Himalaya Trails High Route and Lower Cultural Route. With the previous FKT on this route standing at 28 days, 13 hours and 56 mins the two smashed the record – with 4 days to spare.
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“This has been the biggest adventure of my life, but incredibly challenging at the same time, especially mentally to just keep going day in and day out for so long,” exclaimed Sandes at the final checkpoint.
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“Traversing any of The Great Himalaya Trails has always been a dream of mine There were so many ups and downs along the route that we could never have anticipated but I’m so stoked we pushed on and made it through. Alongside my win at Western States 100 last year, this has to be one of my biggest sporting accomplishments to date!”
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The attempt saw Sandes and Griesel traverse heavily snow-covered mountains and experience some incredibly extreme weather conditions that were unusual for this time of the year along the way. They suffered frost-bitten fingers, serious tummy bugs, breathing difficulties and a couple of near death experiences. A constant on the route, however, was the incredibly welcoming spirit of the Nepalese people who truly embody the spirit of Namaste, and welcomed the both of them into their homes.
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“We were the first people to cross the Dolpa region since the start of winter, which made the going very difficult to navigate and very slow,” commented Griesel. “I had to keep taking my gloves off to read the maps and managed to get terrible frost bite on my fingers, which has been painful. One of the villages on our map in that region, a spot where we had hoped to get accommodation, was completely deserted. I honestly believe that if we hadn’t come across a monk and monastery that night we would have frozen to death outside.”
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Sandes echoed Griesel’s sentiment: “The Nepalese people were amazing! We knocked on their doors late at night, two filthy dirty South Africans, who speak very little Nepalese, and they not only welcomed us into their homes without hesitation, but they have also gave us their beds and gone to sleep at neighbours so that we have accommodation!” says Sandes. “It has been humbling to meet these incredible people. I doubt anyone back home would have opened their homes to strangers as easily as the Nepalse citizens we met along the way have to us.”
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The pair were thrown another curveball when the route they had plotted prior to leaving for the attempt, in fact turned out to be almost 200km longer than they had previously anticipated.
“The maps on the computer tend to flatten out the track quite a bit as it obviously doesn’t drop a point every single meter, so the distance you work out on the computer is actually a lot shorter than what it is really measured at,” noted Griesel. “What we experienced on the ground was far more brutal that what we had plotted out on the computer, but it was all part of the adventure.”
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“We would like to thank the trail running community for their incredible support in the lead up to and throughout our FKT record attempt,” said Sandes. “It has been great to read all of the messages of encouragement and support. And to the Nepalese people, we can never say thank you enough for your incredible hospitality and friendliness, there is definitely no other place on earth like Nepal.”
- Badger Mountain Challenge
50 Mile Ultramarathon
North America / USA / Pacific / Washington / Kennewick
2018-03-30
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Badger Mountain Challenge
100 Mile Endurance Run
North America / USA / Pacific / Washington / Kennewick
2018-03-30
Ultramarathon
MountainUTMB QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Great Barrow Challenge – Spring Quad
Ultra – Day 1
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds
2018-03-30
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - 24 hores del Cap de Creus
Ultra
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Llança
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailWalkingSoloMore info - 24 hores del Cap de Creus
Half
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Llança
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailWalkingSoloMore info - Badger Mountain Challenge
50k Ultramarathon
North America / USA / Pacific / Washington / Kennewick
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Fools 50K & 25K Trail Run
Fools 50K
North America / USA / East North Central / Ohio / Peninsula
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Georgia Death Race
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Georgia / Vogel State Park
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
Western States QualifierTrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultramarathon
Glasgow – Edinburgh Double Marathon
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Scotland / Glasgow City / Glasgow
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Great Barrow Challenge – Spring Quad
Ultra – Day 2
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Maidenwell Marathon Weekend
56 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Queensland / Maidenwell
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Manx Mountain Marathon & Half Manx Mountain Marathon
Manx Mountain Marathon
Europe / Northern Europe / Isle of Man / Ramsey
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Nord Eifel Ultra – Oster
Nord Eifel Ultra
Europe / Western Europe / Germany / North Rhine-Westphalia / Düren
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
RunningHillyMore info - Old Goats 50 Mile Trail Race
50 Mile
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Cleveland National Forest
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Old Goats 50 Mile Trail Race
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Cleveland National Forest
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
Africa / Southern Africa / South Africa / Cape Town
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMore info - San Jose Trail Run
50km
North America / USA / Pacific / California / San Jose
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Tanana River Challenge
Tanana River Challenge 45 Mile
North America / USA / Pacific / Alaska / Fairbanks
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
SnowTrailRunningHillySoloMore info - The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
2x25K Relay
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Scotland / East Lothian / Dunbar
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningRelayMore info - The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
50K
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Scotland / East Lothian / Dunbar
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - VALENCIA Trail Race
50K Ultra
North America / USA / Pacific / California / 29889, San Francisquito Canyon Road
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Wild Horse Criterium
55 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Queensland / Beerburrum
2018-03-31
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Grand Trail Stevenson
66 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Languedoc-Roussillon / Lozère / Florac
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Great Barrow Challenge – Spring Quad
Ultra – Day 3
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - La voie Romaine
44 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Burgundy / Côte-d’Or / Sombernon
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Medianitrail
49 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Lorraine / Vosges / Moyenmoutier
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Millevaches Monédières Raidlight Trail
Olympic Trail des Bruyères
Europe / Western Europe / France / Limousin / Corrèze / Treignac
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Millevaches Monédières Raidlight Trail
45 km Relais
Europe / Western Europe / France / Limousin / Corrèze / Treignac
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
RunningRelayMore info - Signes Trail
La Trace des Montrieux
Europe / Western Europe / France / Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur / Var / Signes
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Trail des Citadelles
Trail des Citadelles – 54 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Midi-Pyrénées / Ariège / Lavelanet
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Trail des Citadelles
Trail des Citadelles – 70 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Midi-Pyrénées / Ariège / Lavelanet
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
MountainUTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Trail Hillion
Le Grand Tra Hillion duo
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Côtes-d’Armor / Hillion
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Trail Hillion
Le Grand Tra Hillion
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Côtes-d’Armor / Hillion
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Trail La Voie Romaine
44 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Burgundy / Côte-d’Or / Sombernon
2018-04-01
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Great Barrow Challenge – Spring Quad
Ultra – Day 4
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds
2018-04-02
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Liverpool to Manchester Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Liverpool / liverpool
2018-04-02
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Ultra Fiord
Ultra Fiord 50K
South America / Chile / Puerto Natales
2018-04-03
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Ultra Fiord
Ultra Fiord 50K Duo
South America / Chile / Puerto Natales
2018-04-03
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningRelayMore info - Super Awesome! Day One
50K
North America / USA / West North Central / Missouri / Sikeston
2018-04-04
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless
Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless 50K
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Mountain Center
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless
Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless 100 Miler
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Mountain Center
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless
Beyond Limits Ultra and BLU Relentless 50 Miler
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Mountain Center
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Potawatomi Trail Runs
200 Miler
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Pekin
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Potawatomi Trail Runs
50 Miler
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Pekin
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Potawatomi Trail Runs
150 Miler
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Pekin
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Potawatomi Trail Runs
30 Miler
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Pekin
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
Night RaceTrailRunningHillyMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Potawatomi Trail Runs
100 Miler
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Pekin
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Super Awesome! Arkansas Edition
50K
North America / USA / West South Central / Arkansas / Jonesboro
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Ultra Fiord
Ultra Fiord 70K
South America / Chile / Puerto Natales
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Ultra Fiord
Ultra Fiord 100M
South America / Chile / Puerto Natales
2018-04-05
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Down Under 135
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Victoria / Bacchus Marsh
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - LXVII Milhas Romanas
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Extremadura / Mérida
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - LXVII Milhas Romanas
XXX Millas Romanas
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Extremadura / Mérida
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
RunningSoloMore info - Patagonia Run
100k
South America / Argentina / San Martín de los Andes
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
Western States QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Patagonia Run
100Mi
South America / Argentina / San Martín de los Andes
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
Western States QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Ragnar Relay So Cal
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Huntington Beach
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Super Awesome! Tennessee Edition
50K
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / West
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Ultra Fiord
Ultra Fiord 100K
South America / Chile / Puerto Natales
2018-04-06
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - American River 50-mile Endurance Run
50 Miles
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Sacramento
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningPoint to PointSoloMore info - Bergen Maratonkarusellen no3
Bergen Maratonkarusellen no3 – 1 1/2 Marathon
Europe / Northern Europe / Norway / Bergen
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Bergen Maratonkarusellen no3
Bergen Maratonkarusellen no3 – Ultra 100km
Europe / Northern Europe / Norway / Bergen
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Brazos Bend 50
100K
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Needville
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatSoloMore info - Brazos Bend 50
50 Mile
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Needville
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatSoloMore info - Brazos Bend 50
50K
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Needville
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatSoloMore info - Bull Run Run 50 Mile
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Virginia / Clifton
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - BVG Trail
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Lombardy / Salò BS
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - BVG Trail
BVG Marathon +
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Lombardy / Salò BS
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Coastal Trail Series – Exmoor
Coastal Trail Series – Exmoor – Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Devon / Exmoor National Park
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Enkarterri Extrem Trails
Maratón Trail
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Basque Country / Zaramillo
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMountainMore info - Enkarterri Extrem Trails
Ultra Trail
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Basque Country / Zaramillo
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMountainMore info - Enkarterri Extrem Trails
Long Trail
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Basque Country / Zaramillo
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMountainMore info - Hells Hills Trail Run
50 mile
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Smithville
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Hells Hills Trail Run
50 km
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Smithville
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Inatel Piódão Trail Running
50 km
Europe / Southern Europe / Portugal / Inatel Piódão
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailWalkingSoloMore info - Jabulani Challenge
Jabulani Challenge 45 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Lindfield
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Kielder Ultra Trail
80 km
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Kielder
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Kielder Ultra Trail
100 km
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Kielder
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Kielder Ultra Trail
50 km
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Northumberland / Kielder
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Le Grand Défi des Vosges
Le Défi des Seigneurs
Europe / Western Europe / France / Alsace / Bas-Rhin / Niederbronn-les-Bains
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Marató de la Fageda
Marató
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Fageda
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSingle loopSoloMore info - Marató de la Fageda
Trail la Fageda
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Fageda
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainUTMB QualifierTrailRunningSingle loopSoloMore info - Ozark Foothills 50K/25K
50K
North America / USA / West North Central / Missouri / Wildwood
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Patagonia Run
70k
South America / Argentina / San Martín de los Andes
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Rockin K Trail Runs
Rocking K Trail 50 Mile Run
North America / USA / West North Central / Kansas / Kanopolis State Park, Marquette
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Shotgun Trail Blast
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / Oregon / Marcola
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatMultiple loopsSoloMore info - South Downs Way 50
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / East Sussex / Eastbourne
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Squak Mountain Trail Runs
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / Washington / Issaquah
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Super Awesome! Kentucky Edition
50K
North America / USA / East South Central / Kentucky / Paducah
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Tar Springs Ranch Ultra
50k Run/Walk/Hike
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Arroyo Grande
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMore info - The ONER
The ONER Half Day Section
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Dorset / Lyme Regis
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - The ONER
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Dorset / Lyme Regis
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Trail de l’Aber-Wrac’h
Alternative Race
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Finistère / Le Folgoët
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Trail des 2 Rivieres
60 km
Africa / Eastern Africa / Réunion / Saint-Joseph
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Trail des 2 Rivieres
60 km Relais
Africa / Eastern Africa / Réunion / Saint-Joseph
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningRelayMore info - Ultramarathon des Ziban
Africa / Northern Africa / Algeria / Biskra
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
DesertRoadRunningSoloMore info - Ultra Trail Barcelona
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Begues
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainUTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Ultra Trail Barcelona
Long Trail Barcelona
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Begues
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
MountainUTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run
50 Mile
North America / USA / South Atlantic / North Carolina / Raleigh
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
RunningSoloMore info - Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run
100 Mile
North America / USA / South Atlantic / North Carolina / Raleigh
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
Western States QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Vale of Glamorgan Coastal Ultra Challenge
Full Course
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Wales / Penarth
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Woodside Crossover /Purisima Creek Crossover
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Woodside
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Yamacraw 50k/10k
Yamacraw 50k
North America / USA / East South Central / Kentucky / Stearns
2018-04-07
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - 3 Waters Running Festival
3 Waters 50km Ultra Marathon
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Western Australia / Bunbury
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Brew to Brew Relay
Solo
North America / USA / West North Central / Missouri / Kansas City
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Cape Cod Trail Race
50K
North America / USA / New England / Massachusetts / East Falmouth
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Le Grand Défi des Vosges
Europe / Western Europe / France / Alsace / Bas-Rhin / Niederbronn-les-Bains
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Les Terrasses du Lodévois
45 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Languedoc-Roussillon / Hérault / Lodève
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Mad City Ultras
100K
North America / USA / East North Central / Wisconsin / Madison
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Mad City Ultras
50K
North America / USA / East North Central / Wisconsin / Madison
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMultiple loopsSoloMore info - Mad City Ultras
50K Relay
North America / USA / East North Central / Wisconsin / Madison
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMultiple loopsRelayMore info - Mount Buller Skyrun
Mount Buller Skyrun 45 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Victoria / Mirimbah
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Mt Solitary Ultra
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Wentworth Falls
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMore info - Super Awesome! Illinois Edition
50K
North America / USA / East North Central / Illinois / Metropolis
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Super Trail Nantais
Europe / Western Europe / France / Pays de la Loire / Loire-Atlantique / Nantes
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Super Trail Nantais
Super Trail Nantais (relais)
Europe / Western Europe / France / Pays de la Loire / Loire-Atlantique / Nantes
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningRelayMore info - Trail de l’Aber-Wrac’h
Trail Extrême Duo 55 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Finistère / Le Folgoët
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningRelayMore info - Trail de l’Aber-Wrac’h
Trail Extrême 55 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Finistère / Le Folgoët
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Trail delle Valli Etrusche
Ultratrail delle Valli Etrusche
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Tuscany / Castiglion Fiorentino
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Trail des 2 Amants
53 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Upper Normandy / Eure / Pîtres
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Trail des Reculées
Les Laves
Europe / Western Europe / France / Franche Comté / Jura / Lons-le-Saunier
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Trail du Josas
50 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Ile de France / Yvelines / Jouy-en-Josas
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Trail So Bugey
44 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Rhône-Alpes / Ain / Lhuis
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Trail So Bugey
44 km Relais Duo
Europe / Western Europe / France / Rhône-Alpes / Ain / Lhuis
2018-04-08
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Ragnar Trail Atlanta – GA, Presented by Salomon
Ragnar Trail Atlanta- GA, Presented by Salomon
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Georgia / Conyers
2018-04-13
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Zumbro 100
Zumbro 100M
North America / USA / West North Central / Minnesota / Zumbro Falls
2018-04-13
Ultramarathon
TrailRunning
Episode 153 – Beth Pascall, Pavel Paloncy, Mike Ambrose, Golden Ring Ultra.
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120 Mile
North America / Canada / Yukon / Eagle Plains
2018-03-09
Ultramarathon
SnowRunningMore info - Bel Monte Endurance Races
50K
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Virginia / Sherando Lake Recreation Area
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningMore info - Bel Monte Endurance Races
50 mile
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Virginia / Sherando Lake Recreation Area
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Chester Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Cheshire West and Chester / Chester
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Crazy Desert Trail Race
50K
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Park Drive
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Crazy Desert Trail Race
100k
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Park Drive
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - D33 Ultra From Epic Shit
D33 Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Scotland / Aberdeen City / Duthie Park, Aberdeen
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningOut & backSoloMore info - Dirty Duo
50 km
North America / Canada / British Columbia / North Vancouver
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Haworth Hobble
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Bradford / Haworth
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Buckinghamshire / Amersham
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Labor of Love
50M
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Nevada / Lowell Canyon
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMore info - Labor of Love
50K
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Nevada / Lowell Canyon
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Land Between The Lakes Trail Runs
60k
North America / USA / East South Central / Kentucky / Grand Rivers
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Land Between The Lakes Trail Runs
50 mile run
North America / USA / East South Central / Kentucky / Grand Rivers
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Le Trail des Poilus
Le poilu
Europe / Western Europe / France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais / Pas-de-Calais / Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Marin Ultra Challenge
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Fort Baker, Sausalito
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Marin Ultra Challenge
50 Mile
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Fort Baker, Sausalito
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Motatapu Icebreaker Off Road Marathon
R&R Sport 49 km Team Adventure Run
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Motatapu Station
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillyMore info - Old West Trails Fest
50K Ultra
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Borrego Springs
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
DesertTrailRunningSoloMore info - Oxfam Trailwalker NZ
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Whakatāne
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailWalkingTeam effortMore info - Prickly Pear 50K & 10 Mile Trail Runs
50K Trail Run
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / San Antonio
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Relais de Nuit de Melesse
Relais Hors stade non officiel
Europe / Western Europe / France / Brittany / Ille-et-Vilaine / Melesse
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Run for Amma
50K
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Portola Valley
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Saipan Marathon
50K
Oceania / Micronesia / Northern Mariana Islands / Saipan
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningOut & backMore info - SARR Prickly Pear 50K/10M/5K
50K Trail Run Non-SARR Member
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / San Antonio
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - SARR Prickly Pear 50K/10M/5K
50K Trail Run – SARR Member
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / San Antonio
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Six Foot Track Marathon
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Katoomba
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Te Houtaewa Challenge Marathon
62 km Ultra marathon
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Far North
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
SandTrailRunningMore info - Te Houtaewa Challenge Marathon
5 Person Relay
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Far North
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
SandTrailRunningMore info - Triple Peaks Challenge
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Havelock North
2018-03-10
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Ard Trail Raidlight
L’Ard Trail
Europe / Western Europe / France / Centre / Loiret / Ardon
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon
50K
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Pikeville
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Imber Ultra
Imber Ultra Marathon
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Wiltshire / Westbury
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Marxa dels Castells
Marxa dels Castells PLUS
Europe / Southern Europe / Spain / Catalonia / Ceravera
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningHillySingle loopSoloMore info - Trail del Marganai
54
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Sardinia / 09015 Domusnovas CI, Italy
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Trans-saint-paulienne
Trail sud ardéchois
Europe / Western Europe / France / Rhône-Alpes / Ardèche / Saint-Paul-le-Jeune
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Zululand Ultra Marathon
56 km
Africa / Southern Africa / South Africa / Nongoma
2018-03-11
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Ecotrail Paris
45 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Ile de France / Paris
2018-03-15
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - 3 days of Syllamo
50K
North America / USA / West South Central / Arkansas / Mountain View
2018-03-16
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - 3 days of Syllamo
North America / USA / West South Central / Arkansas / Mountain View
2018-03-16
Multiday race
TrailMultiday RaceSoloMore info - Les Traces du Nord Basse Terre
154 km
North America / Caribbean / Guadeloupe / Lamentin
2018-03-16
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 50-100 km Team Challenge
Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 100 km Team Challenge
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Palm Beach
2018-03-16
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 50-100 km Team Challenge
Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 50 km Team Challenge Day: Sun, Sand, Surf
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Palm Beach
2018-03-16
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 50-100 km Team Challenge
Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek 50 km Team Challenge Day: Party All Night
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / New South Wales / Palm Beach
2018-03-16
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - 3 days of Syllamo
50 Mile
North America / USA / West South Central / Arkansas / Mountain View
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Badwater Cape Fear
Badwater Cape Fear 50 km
North America / USA / South Atlantic / North Carolina / Bald Head Island
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Badwater Cape Fear
Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Mile
North America / USA / South Atlantic / North Carolina / Bald Head Island
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RunningMore info - Caldeira Trail
Africa / Eastern Africa / Réunion / Ste-Rose
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Chuckanut 50K
Chuckanut 50 K
North America / USA / Pacific / Washington / Bellingham
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSingle loopSoloMore info - Coastal Trail Series – Sussex
Coastal Trail Series – Sussex – Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / East Sussex / Birling Gap
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Ecotrail Paris
Trail 80 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Ile de France / Paris
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
Night RaceCountrysideCityForestUTMB QualifierTrailRunningUndulatingPoint to PointSoloMore info - Elizabeth’s Furnace Fat Ass 50K
North America / USA / South Atlantic / Virginia / Front Royal, VA
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Hardmoors 55 Ultramarathon
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / North Yorkshire / Helmsley
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Lake Martin 100
27 Mile Trail Race
North America / USA / East South Central / Alabama / Lake Martin
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Lake Martin 100
50 Mile Trail Race
North America / USA / East South Central / Alabama / Lake Martin
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Lake Martin 100
100 Mile Trail Race
North America / USA / East South Central / Alabama / Lake Martin
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Lt. J. C. Stone 50K Road UltraMarathon
Lt. J. C. Stone 50K UltraMarathon
North America / USA / Mid-Atlantic / Pennsylvania / North Park, Allegheny County
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Mesquite Canyon
50M
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Arizona / Waddell
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Mesquite Canyon
50K
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Arizona / Waddell
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Montaña de Oro
50km
North America / USA / Pacific / California / Los Osos
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - Music City Trail Ultra
50K
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Pegram
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningHillySoloMore info - Northburn Station 100 miler Mountain Run
Northburn Station 100 km Mountain Run
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Cromwell
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Northburn Station 100 miler Mountain Run
50 km Mountain Run
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / New Zealand / Cromwell
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
MountainTrailRunningSoloMore info - Om Die Dam
50 km Marathon
Africa / Southern Africa / South Africa / Hartbeespoort
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMore info - Pistol Ultra Run
100K
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Alcoa
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Pistol Ultra Run
50 Mile
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Alcoa
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
Night RaceRoadRunningSoloMore info - Pistol Ultra Run
50K Relay
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Alcoa
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningRelayMore info - Pistol Ultra Run
50K
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Alcoa
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Pistol Ultra Run
100 Miler
North America / USA / East South Central / Tennessee / Alcoa
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - The Grasslands Trail Runs
The Grasslands 50-Mile
North America / USA / West South Central / Texas / Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Ultrabericus
Twin Lui&Lei
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Veneto / Vicenza
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningHillyRelayMore info - Ultrabericus
Trail Integrale
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Veneto / Vicenza
2018-03-17
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningHillySoloMore info - 5tot50vankrimpen
50km
Europe / Western Europe / Netherlands / South Holland / Krimpen aan den IJssel
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - 5tot50vankrimpen
45km
Europe / Western Europe / Netherlands / South Holland / Krimpen aan den IJssel
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningMore info - Ergysport Trail du Ventoux
46 km
Europe / Western Europe / France / Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur / Vaucluse / Mont Ventoux
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
SnowMountainTrailRunningMore info - Les Traces du Nord Basse Terre
47 km
North America / Caribbean / Guadeloupe / Lamentin
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Le Trail du Souffle
Trail Long (42 à 80km)
Europe / Western Europe / France / Ile de France / Seine-et-Marne / Larchant
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningMore info - Millennium Way
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Telford and Wrekin / Newport
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
RunningSoloMore info - Oldham Way Ultra Weekend
Red Rose Ultra
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / Andhra Pradesh / Castleshaw
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Trail du Petit Ballon & Circuit des Grands Crus
Le Petit Ballon
Europe / Western Europe / France / Alsace / Haut-Rhin / Rouffach
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningMore info - Trilhos do Paleozóico
Ultra Trilho do Paleozóico
Europe / Southern Europe / Portugal / Valongo
2018-03-18
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Multiday race
RoadMultiday RaceSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
BSI Lake Balaton Marathon+ Siófok – Fonyód
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
BSI Lake Balaton Marathon+ Badacsony – Balatonfüred
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
BSI Half Lake Balaton Supermarathon
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Multiday race
RoadMultiday RaceSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
BSI Lake Balaton Marathon+ Fonyód – Szigliget
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - BSI Lake Balaton Supermarathon
BSI Lake Balaton Marathon+ Balatonfüred – Siófok
Europe / Eastern Europe / Hungary / Siófok
2018-03-22
Ultramarathon
RoadRunningSoloMore info - Morocco Tizi N’Trail
Africa / Northern Africa / Morocco / Essaouira
2018-03-22
Multiday race
DesertSeaside / LakesideTrailMultiday RaceMore info - Antelope Island Buffalo Run
100 Mile
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Utah / Antelope Island
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
UTMB QualifierTrailRunningSoloMore info - Jurassic Coast Challenge
Europe / Northern Europe / United Kingdom / England / Dorset / Weymouth
2018-03-23
Multiday race
UTMB QualifierTrailMultiday RaceSoloMore info - Oxfam Trailwalker Australia – Melbourne
50 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Victoria / Wheelers Hill
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
TrailWalkingMore info - Oxfam Trailwalker Australia – Melbourne
100 km
Oceania / Australia and New Zealand / Australia / Victoria / Wheelers Hill
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
TrailWalkingMore info - Pickled Feet 24/12/6 Hour Runs
Pickled Feet 100 Mile Run
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Idaho / Eagle Island State Park
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatSoloMore info - Pickled Feet 24/12/6 Hour Runs
Pickled Feet 100 Mile Relay
North America / USA / Mountain Region / Idaho / Eagle Island State Park
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
TrailRunningFlatRelayMore info - SciaccheTrail
SciaccheTrail, 47 km, 3000m +
Europe / Southern Europe / Italy / Liguria / Monterosso al mare, Cinque Terre
2018-03-23
Ultramarathon
TrailRunning
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Jaybird X3 Wireless Earphone Review
If you are like me and enjoy running with music, you will appreciate a quality pair of earphones. Of course, the jury is out of music whilst running, particularly when racing. Many races have a no earphone policy so that you are as a runner are not distracted, can hear directions from marshals and hear other runners who may need to notify you of passing or potential hazards.
But for many, music is an absolute dream when running as it provides a distraction, it helps the miles click by and I know personally that many runners listen to some excellent running podcasts such as Talk Ultra as a way of catching up on interviews and news.
With the above considered, a quality pair of earphones are essential and with growing use of wireless technology and the need and or requirement to carry a phone when training or racing, respected earphone manufacturer JAYBIRD have released the X3 – an update to the X2 model.
The X3 is a wireless pair of earphones that seamlessly sinks with a compatible device. In my test scenario I synced with an iPhone 7.
Out of the box you can immediately notice that the build quality and attention to detail is excellent. They feel solid and sturdy.
Before going any further I immediately downloaded the Jaybird App from the iTunes Store on my phone. It’s called JAYBIRD MYSOUND and is available for free.
The app takes you through the process of pairing earphones with your phone, Simply put the earphones in your ear and press the middle button for approximately 4-5 seconds. You will hear instructions in the headset. Make sure that BLUETOOTH on your phone is turned on. You will see Jaybird X3 appear in the ‘My Devices‘ – select it and then you are good to go. In the iPhone App you will see a ‘Scanning’ page – this will confirm when you are connected.
Once connected, you can use the APP to customise your earphones using a five-band EQ to fine-tune the acoustics – if you prefer more bass, more treble, or whatever, you can do this here and you can also switch between a variety of presets and user-created profiles. Importantly, the profiles and custom settings save to the X3 and not the device, therefore no matter what device you are using, your preferred preset will be used.
Click on am image for clearer view:
Before use it makes sense to charge the earphones. This is done by connecting the earphones to the supplied cable. Jaybird use their own custom design for this which works excellently. But be warned, lose this charging cable and you won’t be able to just pop out and get a replacement. Accessories are HERE.
The cable is USB compatible so you can use your laptop or a stand alone plug to charge the earphones. Once charged they last for 8-hours (12 hours with the accessory) and in testing I have found this to be true. However, using for say 60-75 minutes a day, I found it was safer to recharge after 4 or 5-days to make sure. Ultra runners who go out for a long run can expect 7-8 hours.
The earphones are supplied with a small portable pouch that will hold the earphones and the charging cable. As with nearly all earphones, Jaybird also supply accessories so that you can get the perfect fit for your ears.
Three different sizes of ‘fins’ allow the earphones to stay in the ear without moving, Three varying sizes of Comply foam tips allow you to obtain a comfortable fit ‘in’ the ear. A shirt clip and two cable-shortening clips are provided – the latter useful if you want to reduce the length of the cable. I personally found no use for them as the earphones fit so well, the cable sits comfortably around the back of the neck and it caused no issues.
Attention to detail is superb and once you have the correct sized ‘fin’ and correct sized ‘Comply tip’ you should have no need to adjust them. Of course, wear and tear will eventually require replacement and this can be obtained from Jaybird.
You will see in the above picture that the ‘in-line’ control not only doubles up as the battery and re-charge point but also the place to turn on the earphones and make ‘on-the-go’ adjustments.
How to use:
- Put the earbuds in your ears.
- Make sure your you have previously ‘paired’ the earphones with the device you are using. In my scenario an iPhone 7.
- Go to the Bluetooth menu on your device, and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Press the middle button on the in-line control for approx 2-seconds
- You will hear – ‘Power on’ then ‘Headphones connected’ it will then tell you how much battery is left.
- Press ‘Play’ on the device and you are good to go.
- You can adjust volume using the + and – on the inline control.
- Press the middle button to start/ stop play
- Tip – while music is playing, if you press and hold the middle button for 1-2 seconds it activates SIRI (on an iPhone) and then you can say (for example) ‘Play AC/DC’ and then the chosen music plays. Of course this can be a little hit and miss but it does work.
- To turn off, press the middle button once. This stops music play. Then press and hold the middle button for 2-3 seconds and the you will hear, ‘Power off’.
IN USE
The pairing process was easy and seamless. The X3 are without doubt the most comfy and secure running earphones I have used. Everything about them is just perfect. The cable is just the correct length to allow ones head to move left and right without pulling on the earphones. Importantly you can use the X3 as over the ear or on the ear fit.

An example here of over the ear fit.
The in-line control sits just under the right ear (if used on the ear and on the left if used over the ear) and it is easy to control and adjust while moving. The earphones themselves sit securely in the ear with the ‘fin’ holding them securely in place. The X3 is sweat proof and withstood several runs in heavy rain with no issues.
Sound is excellent and I found the ‘out-of-box’ sound to have too much treble. I used the APP to add more base and tweak the sound. A real bonus!
Connection with my phone had little or no drop out. Often a problem with wireless devices. Just keep in mind that the closer the phone is to the earphones, the more stable the connection. I personally don’t like use an arm band holder and found that my phone worked best either in my running vest or by using a small waist pack.
Conclusion
At £109 the Jaybird X3 may not be the cheapest earphones on the market, however, they represent excellent value for money. The sound is excellent, the APP works great for tweaking and the in-line control with voice prompts keeps you in control of the music and the battery. Fit is superb – the best running earphones I have used.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Sound
- Price
- Fit
- Comfort
- App
- Wireless
- Recharging cable is neat and tidy
- Compact
- Sweat proof
Cons:
- 8 hour battery will not be enough for those out for a long time
- Lose the recharge cable and you will need a replacement from Jaybird. Not a cable you can get anywhere.
Verdict
Pretty awesome product that fits, provides great sound and for a good price.