Category: Features
2019 Australian 24 Hour Team Applications
Applications are sought from AURA members wishing to be considered for selection in the Australian Team participating in the 2019 World 24 Hour Championships taking place on 26-27 October in Albi France. Application Open date 14...
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Monster of an ultra in the NT
Contributed by Shane Johnstone, 1st Male, 2019 West Macs Monster West Macs Monster: 231km from...
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The epic that is Down Under 135
Contributed by Down Under 135mi race director Dion Milne No sooner had the second edition of the...
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GOW100s a most stunningly historic ultra event
By Kate Dzienis One of Australia’s most spectacular and scenic trail ultras will soon be upon us,...
Read More2019 Australian 50km Team Applications
Applications are sought from AURA members wishing to be considered for selection in the Australian Team participating in the 2019 World 50km Championships taking place on September 1st in Brasov Romania. Application Open date 9...
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What does it take for the women?
By Kate Dzienis This past weekend at the Lighthorse Ultra 12-hour in WA, three female AURA members...
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Performance Enhancing Drugs in Ultra Running
By Elizabeth Bennett The use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in some endurance sports e.g.,...
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Want to know what the Brisbane Trail Ultra will be like?
By Kate Dzienis If you’re looking for a new race to add to your calendar, the Brisbane Trail Ultra...
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Coach’s Corner – We Are All Apprentices
Coach’s Corner is a feature for AURA members, where qualified trained professionals provide you...
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Kouros inducted into Australian Ultra Running Hall of Fame
Record breaking endurance runner Yiannis Kouros recognised for exceptional achievements in ultra...
Read MoreAURA Strategic Plan Released
The Australian Ultra Runners’ Association (AURA) is proud to release its strategic plan that will underpin the development and growth of our organisation and sport to 2022 and beyond. To facilitate strategy the AURA Executive...
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How to be a happy runner
By Kate Dzienis With the thought provoking question of ‘has running become more like a chore than...
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