ULTRALAPSA'S TALES

  • 24h Roja - running on thin ice

    by Dace Veipa

    How many times do you have to run a 24-hour race for it to be enough? I’ll be honest - I already knew right after finishing last year’s Roja 24-hour challenge that I would do it again. I’d convinced myself my legs could handle 24 hours on asphalt, but the result I’d been dreaming of for years was still nowhere near within reach. Lately it seems like anyone with a pair of sneakers is out there running 200 km. Why shouldn’t that be me? After all, I’ve got sneakers too.

  • Seoul 100K – A dream in the city of ten million

    by Dace Veipa

    An unforgettable adventure, but for me - an unbelievably hard one. Breathtaking views in a ten‑million city, where tidy park paths alternate with challenging stone trails, while ancient fortress walls and hills meet modern city skylines. Covering 109 km with no less than 4,800 meters of elevation still doesn’t feel like seeing enough of it. This place is enchanting. Truly unforgettable.

    Posted in race report, Seoul 100k, trailrunning, ultraskriešana

  • Why on earth do you need this?

    by Dace Veipa

    What is a 24h run anyway - a bunch of questionably adequate people circling an endless loop, sinking deeper and deeper into the depths of their own despair. Do I need it - definitely not, can I do it - most likely not anymore, do I want it - damn right I do!

    Posted in 24 stundu skriešana, 24h running, 24hRoja, ultrarunner, ultraskriešana

  • Teikas vakars Lapsas solī

    by Dace Veipa

    Kur meklēt motivāciju skriešanai tumsajos, aukstajos ziemas vakaros? Atrodi kādu ar ko skriet kopā! Šeit neliela atskaite par to, kā mums gāja. Kaut pēdējais "Teikas vakars Lapsas solī" koptreniņš nupat jau aizvadīts, mēs neatvadāmies pavisam, jo būs taču arī citas aukstas un tumšas ziemas. Tad mēs būsim atpakaļ - ar tumšiem kaktiem, krāšņi izgaismotiem parkiem, sliežmalām un piedzīvojumiem.

  • Man ir tikai sapņi

    by Dace Veipa

    Spēja skriet nav nekas pašsaprotams, tas nav tik vienkārši kā - “Nu tad uzvelc kedas un skrien!” Tā ir privilēģija, dāvana, sauciet kā gribat. Vai mēs drīkstam sapņot, arī ja šķiet, ka kārotais vairs nav sniedzams? Ir februāris un man beidzot ir drosme atkal doties saulainās Grankanārijas salas kalnos un takās.

    Posted in race report, trailrunning, transgrancanaria

  • The new Fox-Pace activewear collection has just arrived!

    by Dace Veipa
    An active lifestyle is at the core of our brand, therefore functionality and design are equally important for us. We all have our own reasons for ...
    Posted in fitness goals, ginkgo, inspiration, new arrivals, new collection, running

  • Transgrancanaria 360° Part 3 - Wandering in the dark

    by Dace Veipa
    The first night of the race. Heading out in the dark and cold night isn't appealing at all, but the adventure awaits. New companions, runner's high moments, imaginary paths and a beautiful daybreak.
    Posted in race report, running, trailrunning, transgrancanaria, transgrancanaria 360°, ultrarunner, ultratrail

  • Transgrancanaria 360° Part 2 - When quitting is not an option

    by Dace Veipa
    Stunning views, epic falls, happy downhill running, neverending climbs, and some bad decisions. And what is yet to come? The first day of the race is coming to an end and it looks like there could be a lot of better ways of spending my hard-earned money or vacation days...
    Posted in race report, running, trailrunning, transgrancanaria, transgrancanaria 360°, ultrarunner, ultratrail

  • Transgrancanaria 360° Part 1 - The winter wonderland

    by Dace Veipa
    Winter. It will always be too cold and too long, at least for me. Well, maybe this year we’re experiencing one a bit milder than the usual, but ru...
    Posted in race report, running, trailrunning, transgrancanaria, transgrancanaria 360°, ultrarunner, ultratrail