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Tools for the self propelled: running hydration vests and apparel, Fastpacks, & more. Tag #selfpropelled

[John Kelly @RndmForestRunnr]

This photo from Barkley 2017 still is, and probably always will be, one of my favorites. It also has the perfect feeling for Halloween (complete with pumpkin on my head!). The photographer, @alexis_berg, along with Aurélien Delfosse, made a great 20 minu… https://t.co/Kz850pQ6fX

[Ultrarunnerpodcast @UltraRunnerPod]

Karel Sabbe! 502km in 75 hours to grab the win in the #backyardultra championship.

[Ultimate Direction @UDhydrates]

Karel Sabbe wins the #BackyardUltra world championship and is the new world record setter with 75 laps = just over 500 km or 313 miles. Incredible!

#bigsbackyardultra #worldchamp #karelsabbe

[John Kelly @RndmForestRunnr]

Karel Sabbe has won the Big Dog's Backyard world championship, with Merijn Geerts pushing him to just over 500K (312.5 miles) in 75 hours. Karel adds this feat to an incredible set of accomplishments, including the AT and PCT FKTs.

[John Kelly @RndmForestRunnr]

The Big Dog's Backyard leaderboard spreadsheet seems to have stopped working, but Karel Sabbe (1 of 2 remaining in Belgium) is posting occasional live videos over on Facebook. This latest one is from hitting that 72 hours / 300 miles threshold. https://t.co/cZfioot4sf

[Amelia Boone @ameliaboone]

This is, hands down, the most important thing I've ever written.

For all those who have come before me in speaking about this, thank you.

You have given me strength and hope.

https://t.co/t0AoDyIEaO

[Amelia Boone @ameliaboone]

Bigs Backyard Ultra: the only race where you feel the need to caveat: “Well, I only ran 137 miles.”

Pretty sure no other race showcases human mental and physical endurance like this one #bigsbackyardultra

[Ultimate Direction @UDhydrates]

Our new Hydro Tight is the comfiest way to run with water and gear in cooler weather with built-in storage for water bottles and essentials

#fallrunning #runningtights

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The all new men’s and women’s Ventro Jacket is finally here and changing the game on how breathable an insulator can be. #coldweatherrunnning #runningapparel

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@ameliaboone So so incredibly powerful and honest. Thank you for sharing this.

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Hats off to UD athlete, @jasonschlarb, for a remarkable 1st place podium finish at the Idaho Mountain Trail Festival 100 miler

#IMTUF100

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Sneak peak: new fall/winter running apparel drops soon.

Pictured: new Hydro Tight and Ventro Jacket

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Congrats to UD athlete @RndmForestRunnr for completing the #GrandRound: 3 challenging long-distance mountain rounds in the UK (Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley, and Charlie Ramsay) linked by bike.

Running 185 miles
Biking 400 miles
Elevation gain 84,000 ft

https://t.co/aaWjIdky2V

[Ultimate Direction @UDhydrates]

It’s hard to ignore the trails on a day like this #weekendvibes #trailrunning

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This incredible documentary chronicles UD athlete, Karel Sabbe, as the last man standing at the 2019 #BarkleyMarathons. After he set the #PacificCrestTrail & #AppalachianTrail speed records, he took on the toughest race on the planet.

https://t.co/lHpuUZTawL

[Ultimate Direction @UDhydrates]

“Being present taught me I was stronger than I knew I was capable of. Knowing this has carried me through difficult experiences and also allowed me joy beyond comparison,” - Tara Warren, UD athlete, ultra runner, and mother of 3.

#RunYourOwnTrail
https://t.co/hYL8DxmanE

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#LaborDaySale save 25% sitewide on running vests, apparel, belts, handhelds and packs with code: LABORDAY2020

#runninggear #ultimatedirection #laborday2020

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Our new ambassador Alyssa Olenick M.S. (and PhD student) is a strength training AND running coach. She shares 5 ways runners can benefit from adding a strength program to their routine this year...

https://t.co/vQtdDlSe6c

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Running vest or puppy carrier? Both! 🐶
— #selfpropelled

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For a limited time, save 50% on select Signature Series vests! https://t.co/ZLye9fiitd