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7 Days in the Namib Desert – Racing the Planet Namibia Ultra

November 26, 2021 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Racing the Planet Namib Desert Ultra Race Report

In late-October of 2021, I travelled to Namibia to run the 7-day Namib Desert race, part of the Racing the Planet 4 Desert Series.

I ran a similar race back in 2015, the Grand to Grand Ultra, where we ran through the desert for 7 days from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the Grand Staircase in Utah – while carrying all our food and other supplies for the week on our backs. I learned a lot in that first race which I couldn’t wait to apply to this one.

With a group of 30 other runners from around the world, I’d run 250 km through sand dunes, canyons, and moon-like landscapes in the deserts of Namibia. We’d battle extreme heat and high winds. All the while, we’d be carrying up to 18 pounds of supplies.

At night, we’d sit around the fire, we’d share stories, we’d learn about other countries and cultures, and would forge new friendships.

This is the story of my adventure.

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Racing for 5 Days in the Alps – 2019 SwissPeaks Trail 360k [VIDEO]

November 14, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
SwissPeaks Trail 360

The SwissPeaks Trail 360k is a trail running race that travels more than 360 km (224 miles) across the Swiss Alps, climbing more than 26,000 metres (87,000 feet) from Oberwald to the shores of Lake Geneva.

Runners have up to 160 hours to complete the race, refuelling at the 31 minor aid stations, with the option to sleep at any of the 6 major life bases along the way.

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Tor Des Geants 2018 Race Report – Among the Giants of the Alps [VIDEO]

July 18, 2019 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Tor Des Geants Race Report

Starting in Courmayeur, the 330 km Tor Des Geants follows two popular trekking routes in the Italian Alps. The course heads counter-clockwise on the Alta Via 2 along the south side of the Aosta valley for the first half of the race, returning along the Alta Via 1 back to Courmayeur.

There are 43 aid stations along the way, along with 6 major life bases, where runners can eat, sleep and obtain medical care if needed, with a cut off time of 150 hours.

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2016 Sun Mountain 100k Race Report – An Interview with Hillsound Equipment

July 13, 2016 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Racing the Sun Mountain 100k

This interview first appeared on the Hillsound Equipment blog on June 30th, 2016.

Local brand ambassador, Jeff Pelletier, gives us the lowdown of this year’s Sun Mountain 100 km race and his experience as a fourth timer at this race hosted by Rainshadow Running.

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Year in Review: My 5 Biggest Accomplishments in 2015

January 5, 2016 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments

2015 was my third full season on the trails and was by far my biggest. After running my first 100 miler in 2014, I wanted to raise the bar again by going a little faster and a little further, while taking care of some unfinished business and revisiting one of my first races, and testing my limits at a new style of racing.

This season wasn’t all about racing though, as I had an amazing summer of training that included a week in Colorado to pace a friend at the Hardrock 100. I also led my first two trail running clinics with North Shore Athletics, and got to be a part of Gary Robbins’ FKT of the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier while helping on a film project with the Ginger Runner.

As I set my goals for 2016, it’s time for me to now take a look back at my 5 biggest accomplishments in my 2015 racing season.

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I had a great time on the running leg of the relay I had a great time on the running leg of the relay at @coastmtntrail ‘s inaugural Conquer the Vedder this past weekend. The 15km course took me from Cultus lake to Vedder Mountain along beautiful, winding single track trails. I hadn’t run a race that short in years, so it was refreshing to just go out and run hard without worrying about pace and nutrition (and without 12lbs of gear on my shoulders). 😉 Big thanks to @tyholtanphoto and @srobarts for the great snaps. 📸
#cmtr #timetoplay @salomonrunning
This weekend we competed in the first edition of C This weekend we competed in the first edition of Conquer the Vedder, a super fun multi-sport race by @coastmtntrail in Chilliwack, BC. What a great event!

Saturday was the solo, with a paddle board on Cultus Lake, followed by a gravel ride and run up and around Vedder Mountain. Sunday, I ran the run portion of the relay with @audreelafreniere and @alpineclicker who’d both done the solo the day before. We were all on tired legs but managed to squeak out a 4th place finish in the mixed division. Of course, we filmed the whole thing so stay tuned for the video.

Congrats to @garyrobbins and @geoff.langford on such a successful event. I know how hard they worked to put this one together and it’s sure to be a local favourite for years to come.
I finally tried stand-up paddle boarding last week I finally tried stand-up paddle boarding last weekend and I didn’t fall in! So I’d definitely call that a success. SUP is even more enjoyable and relaxing than I thought it would be and what a great way to get out on the water again.

We live just a few minutes away from Deep Cove which I suspect will be our go-to spot to launch throughout the summer, but with these new inflatable paddleboards from @goosehillsup we’ll be able to bring them along on camping trips and for recovery paddles after long runs anytime we’re near the water.

If you’re curious to see what it’s all about and to learn about our boards, check out my latest video on YouTube (link in bio). So who’s up for a paddle this summer?
Yesterday was all about pushing past my comfort zo Yesterday was all about pushing past my comfort zone. A group of us took a Steep Ski course on Blackcomb Mountain and spent the day learning to ski Double Black Diamonds 😳.

Don’t expect to see me in @salomon’s next ski film, but my confidence on the steeps has increased ten fold! #timetoplay
I’m so inspired by the people I met at the Namib I’m so inspired by the people I met at the Namib Desert Race, in particular Dr. Rob Ripley here who won the race at 60 years old. The idea that I could, in theory at least, return to this race in 20 years and beat a bunch of guys in their 30’s and 40’s is pretty motivating!

That’s why I’m so excited to be joined by Rob for a live Q&A this Friday morning on YouTube. We’ll be talking everything from training and pacing, to gear, nutrition, and recovery. Join us live to ask your questions in the chat! (Link in bio.) #RacingNamibia 

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