Matt Crehan

Every year in early November, the Victorian town of Bright hosts the classic mountain running event called the 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb. First held in 1979, the race is essentially a stage race, where competitors run or hike up a different peak each day, with the total cumulative time going towards the overall placing. This was only my second time racing the event, but after such an awesome time last year, I was keen to get up there again with a bunch of La Sportiva teammates.

I was recently lucky enough to take part in the Everest 135, a unique ultra marathon in Nepal that follows the historic route from Jiri to Everest Base Camp. By far the biggest challenge I’ve undertaken in my ultra running career, to be honest it left me a little shell shocked and confused.

I’ve been trialling the new RAB Veil 6L Trail Running Vest over the past few months, and I have to say I am very impressed with it. Small enough to feel like an item of clothing rather than a backpack, but big enough to get you through most mandatory gear lists, or big days out in the mountains.

A unique pair of trail running shoes tested by Bogong and La Sportiva Sponsored Athlete Matt Crehan. After over 300 km of training, plus a win at the 100 km Buffalo Stampede Ultra, learn about how the Jackal II BOA's performed when put to the test.

The beauty of the Dolomites experienced through a 120km trail run race. What could possibly go wrong? Matt Crehan (Bogong Sponsored Athlete and Ultra Runner) gives a recap of his experience running the La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail race.

Ultra runner Matt Crehan considers his motivations and what lockdown means for runners.

Is this your next ultra training shoe? Matt Crehan reviews the La Sportiva Karacal.

Bogong supported runner Matt Crehan recaps his run of the Overland Track (after 90mm of rainfall!), which he did in 7 hours and 49 minutes.

His race didn't totally go to plan, but he still made the podium! Find out how Matt did it, in this race recap.

A rundown on Matt's second-to-last week before race day. From here on in, he'll really start to taper.