Trail Running

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.

Bogong staff member Sam reviews this lightweight jacket designed primarily for trail running, but is also appropriate for cycling, day walks and minimalist multi-day hikes.

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.

Only two weeks 'til the Surf Coast Century start line, and Matt begins to taper mileage (although, hills!) while still enjoying the new freedoms of life post-lockdown.

Three weeks out, COVID restrictions ease just in time for Bogong supported runner to recce the Surf Coast Century course. This, plus the rest of his training for the week detailed in this entry.

With less than four weeks to go to Surf Coast Century, we asked Bogong supported runner Matt Crehan to share with us his training for the 100K distance leading up to race weekend.

Trail runner Sam picks apart the La Sportiva Auster Shorts, explaining why they’re different from other running shorts and why they’re always the pair he’ll reach for ahead of a trail run.