Birgitte Austgulen (43) løp 270 km gjennom Sahara-ørkenen – VG

Norwegian ultra-runner Birgitte Austgulen, 43, has completed a 270-kilometer trek across the Sahara Desert, navigating extreme environmental conditions during a multi-stage endurance race. The event, which challenges competitors to traverse one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes, requires participants to carry their own supplies, including food and mandatory safety equipment, while managing significant physiological stress … Read more

Gjert Ingebrigtsen vs. Marius Bakken: Heated Clash Over Running Coaching

A public dispute over the origins of the “Norwegian model” of endurance training has intensified between coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen and former national record holder Marius Bakken. The tension peaked following the release of Bakken’s new book, “Løping – raskere og skadefri for alle nivåer,” which outlines training principles designed to assist runners of all levels … Read more