IRAQ100: Running for Belonging
What happens when endurance meets empathy? For Tim Buxton and Mario Buchs, Iraq100 was never about medals or finish lines. It was about meaning. A 100-mile ultramarathon through Iraq, built on...
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Emma Mash: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
"Feel the fear and do it anyway" has been one of my guiding life motto's. So, when the opportunity to sign up for my first ultra-marathon arose - less than...
Crossing the Alps: 6 Days, 178km and One Big Dream
There’s something about the idea of crossing the Alps that captures the imagination of trail runners everywhere. This past June, Marcel Neumann and his friend Stephan turned that dream into...
From Pain to Power: The Story of Courtney Ugle and the Launch of Waangkiny x Fractel
Courtney Ugle is a proud Ballardong/Wardandi Noongar woman from Bunbury, Western Australia, a storyteller, survivor, athlete, and advocate whose life has been shaped by resilience and purpose. Born into a...
Running for a Cause: George's Journey to the Sydney Marathon
Running for a Cause: George's Journey to the Sydney Marathon For many, running is about fitness, competition, or chasing personal bests. But for George, it’s something much bigger. A self-proclaimed...
Spreading Kindness on the Trail: The Mt Sanitas Hat Mission
Getting to Know the Mission What inspired you to start giving out Fractel hats on Mt Sanitas? It all started on a different mountain—Blacketts Ridge in Tucson. A gentleman there...
Toby's Journey to the Cocodona 250
A Journey from Marathons to the World's Toughest Ultras Toby’s running journey began in 2017, when he decided to take on the challenge of running his first marathon. In May...
Finding Community (and a Good Run) in Kathmandu
When you think of Kathmandu, your mind might go straight to its bustling streets, ancient temples, or the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas. But did you know it’s also home...
Why We Run: Tales from the Grampians Peaks Trail Ultra
Trail running is more than just a sport—it’s a journey. It’s an act of exploring both the world around us and the limits within ourselves. As runners prepare to take...
Emma Mash: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
"Feel the fear and do it anyway" has been one of my guiding life motto's. So, when the opportunity to sign up for my first ultra-marathon arose - less than...
Running With Heart in Mind
At The Running Event in Austin, Texas, we had the privilege of collaborating with Runners for Public Lands (RPL) on their transformational campaign: “Run with Heart in Mind.” This activation...
Tom Price’s 1500km Journey for the NICU: Running with Purpose
At Fractel, we believe in running for something bigger than ourselves, and our ambassador Tom Price embodies this spirit. From December 28 to January 17, Tom will push his physical...
Better Together: Running for Mental Health Awareness
In a world that moves fast, it’s easy to forget to pause and reflect on what truly matters. But in the chaos of daily life, one thing stands firm: our...
