Training

I originally got my Ultimate Direction Fastpack Her 30 to use for my off-race season. I wanted to use the pack for a full day run/hike out on the trail in the alpine region where I can pack more food, water and gear for the unexpected and forever changed weather conditions.

Josh is a paraclimber based in Melbourne/Naarm, whose life took an unexpected turn in 2019, reshaping it significantly. Josh led an incredibly active life until a sudden incident left him unable to feel and use his lower limbs, leading to a 14-month pursuit of a Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP) diagnosis.

What a great day for a field trip at the Rogaine - a little rain, but generally great Rogaining weather, although the cloud came down early as we finished. We ended up with 17 participants in 5 teams of 3 or 4 (many of them were trail runners), which enabled excellent learning opportunities. There was great enthusiasm prior to starting the exercise with everyone well kitted out for the drizzling weather conditions - Merv Trease.

Bogong Equipment proudly presents Dr Alice McNamara who is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Doctor (Registrar), with particular experience in elite sport and the complexities of high-performance environments. She was a National Team Rower for 11 years and a dual World Champion in the Lightweight Quad sculls. Alice has also competed in elite stair racing all around the world and continues to both run and provide medical support for Ultra Endurance Trail Running events, being familiar with the rigors of this space.

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.

Battling stigmas and gaining a better understanding of her body, Ashlee Hendy (Bogong Sponsored Athlete) shares how she has overcome hurdles related to food, body image and climbing. Find out how Ashlee's thinking has shifted, giving her newfound strength and enjoyment, and how you can implement this into your own climbing.

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.

All climbers know the struggle of not sending a route. You know you're capable, you know the beta, but you fall off at the crux EVERY TIME! Bogong Sponsored Athlete Ashlee Hendy knows the feeling all too well. Find out how she has managed to push through and find success.

Read what Bogong staff member Sam thought of the La Sportiva Mutant trail runner after putting them to the test.

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