Interview with Friday Weekly Magazine, Kathmandu

Just found an interview I did last year for Friday Weekly, a Kathmandu based magazine, whilst I was based in Nepal. Thanks to Leah Olson for writing it. “I’m spoiled here,” ultra-runner Moire O’Sullivan says. For O’Sullivan, mountain ranges are not simply panoramas to be admired from a distance. They are not just picturesque photography … Continue reading Interview with Friday Weekly Magazine, Kathmandu

Hidden Talent in the Mountains – Nepali Porter Sudip Rai

He looked just like most Nepali porters. Short, stocky, sturdy from carrying loads up and down the mountains. He spoke no English, so sat there silently as the rest of us continued on with our English language conversation. Little did I know that I was sitting beside one of the world’s best mountain runners. Sudip … Continue reading Hidden Talent in the Mountains – Nepali Porter Sudip Rai

Recce of Annapurna 100k Race Route

I had 3 days left before leaving Nepal for good. So when I found out that Roger, Ramesh and Sudip were going to recce the Annapurna 100 race route, it seemed the perfect way to wrap-up my stay in Nepal. (View trail here). The Annapurna 100 race is the 2011 version of the Annapurna 71k … Continue reading Recce of Annapurna 100k Race Route