Ultra runners and rock climbers have plenty in common
With a five-day aggregate time of 37 hours, 48 minutes and 6 seconds - beating the previous best by just over 10 minutes - Galen Reynolds’ effort at this year’s Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race cemented his status as one of the world’s premier ultra-distance runners. Originally from Canada with an ice hockey background, Reynolds has transferred his athletic dexterity into his training regimes, including a mixture of dedication and an upbeat attitude to compete against the world’s best in long mountain ultras.
Reynolds breaks the tape at this year's 315km Dragon's Back Race, one of the toughest mountain ultras in the world