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Kit List for Trekking Fast & Light in Nepal

October 16, 2019by Elisabet Barnes Leave a comment

In November 2018 Sondre Amdahl and I did the popular Three Passes Trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. We didn’t have any porters or guides, and we carried all of our […]

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Adventures, Kit Lists & Gear Reviews, Uncategorized

Fast Hiking the Three Passes Trek in Nepal – Everything You Need to Know!

October 15, 2019by Elisabet Barnes Leave a comment

Before you begin: you normally need a good cuppa reading my travel blogs but for this one maybe brew a pot. It is quite long and a fairly complete travel […]

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Adventures, Uncategorized

Seven Secrets to Successful Marathon Des Sables Training

August 14, 2018by Elisabet Barnes 2 Comments

Marathon Des Sables: 250km in harsh desert conditions and excruciating heat, in self-sufficiency.  Needless to say it deserves respect and requires preparation. Unfortunately many people get their training and preparations […]

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Camp Life in Marathon Des Sables – My 7 Top Tips

March 28, 2018by Elisabet Barnes Leave a comment

The thing I like the most about multi-stage races, and what makes them different from other races, is the camp life. The camp forms a significant part of the whole […]

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This is what an early evening run looks like for me. 5pm and pitch black but beautiful views across the valley. Have gotten used to running in dark and snow now. Training for @marathondessables has been different every time I’ve done it. This time it involves more snow and cold than ever before. Hopefully there is something to gain from that. Moose instead of camels and snow instead of sand...🤷‍♀️🤣 At least I shall be well prepared for the night stage...🌌 . . . . . #runner #runnerslife #training #marathondessables #mds2020 #ultrarunner #runnersofinstagram #winter #winterrunning #trysil #norway #löpare #löpning #løping #vinter #getthejobdone
Behind the scenes 😂🤣 Loved doing a little motivational video for a team at my ex employer about staying in shape! In case you didn’t know I had a perfectly normal job for a long time before taking the leap to become an entrepreneur and ultra runner. Nothing has been easy but investing time in exercise regardless of my life situation has made a lot of difference to my wellbeing. It’s a short and long term investment. Feel good about yourself now and reduce the risk of chronic disease later. It surprises me how many people neglect their health and just seem to think it is down to luck or genetics how you feel, how you look, and how healthy you are. It’s not luck, it requires time and effort and conscious choices but it doesn’t mean you can’t have balance in life. 🏃‍♀️🍷 . . . . . #wellbeing #motivation #health #exercise #stayinshape #behindthescenes #video #corporateevents #teambuilding #investinyourself #runner #runnerslife #entrepreneur
Training during the winter months can be hard. It’s not glamorous and it’s easy to look for excuses. Too cold, too dark, too icy, too much mud... Coach @sondreamdahl takes no bullshit. Put on studded shoes, head torch, warm clothes and get your ass out there. 😂😂😂🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I don’t think you can expect running, or any training or exercise, to be a happy place. It’s a job that needs to be done, whether you train to win a race, to invest in your long term health, or just to be more content with your body. What motivates you to get out there? 📸-> @sondreamdahl . . . . . #runnerslife #notglamorous #training #winter #wintertraining #nightrunning #running #trailrunning #runner #getoutside #getthejobdone #gorewear #lyofood #lyoathlete
Friends & family ❤️ @johanglassel @magnusfrankenberg @ulla_sollen @lindalawesson @sondreamdahl . . . . . #nightout #friends #goodtimes #havefun
I believe in being kind, honest, generous and always assume good intent, but if I am not treated with respect I will turn my back and close the door behind me. Some things are just not worth giving a f$ck about. Stay true to who you are, don’t stray from your values, and never let other people dictate your life. Thanks @sondreamdahl for always being my rock no matter what. ❤️ 📸-> @iancorlessphotography . . . . . #strongwomen #integrity #truetoyourself #goyourownway #writeyourownstory #dontgiveafuckmood #girlpower #beyourself
The not so glamorous side of running but the job must be done 🥶😱. Finishing the week off with 30 dark and chilly kilometres. With the right gear it’s not so bad but I feel the cold easily and it’s not even cold yet! 😱. My must have list for winter running includes Gore-Tex, studded shoes, warm mitts, reflective vest, and a good head torch! What did you get up to today? . . . . . #runner #running #winterrunning #training #runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #trysil #norway #löpning #løping #vinterlöpning
Little throwback to @ultra_mirage in the Sahara desert as I look forward to the next adventure: @marathondessables 😀 Can’t wait to be back for a magical week with old and new friends in April! What’s your next challenge? 📸-> @sondreamdahl . . . . . #sahara #desert #running #ultrarunning #multistage #mds2020 #marathondessables #bucketlist #runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #runner
Did you know that it is super simple to make your own plant based milk? Even using the most expensive organic oats this milk costs just a small fraction compared to buying it in the store and takes minutes to make. In Norway it is very easy to quickly run up an astronomical food bill 😱🤷‍♀️🤣💰, so this is one example of a quick win saving for both wallet and health as it is healthier and cheaper than regular milk too. Plus better for the environment. ••• In short: soak the oats or nuts you plan to use overnight, especially if you use nuts (saves blending time), put in blender with water, a pinch of salt and optional flavouring (such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, sweetener), for a couple of minutes (I use a Nutribullet Rx), strain through a cheese cloth, nut milk cloth, very fine sieve or metal coffee filter. Done! Use about 1/15 to 1/10 weight ratio of oats or nuts to water. Less if you prefer it thinner. Try what works best with different types of bases for your milk. If you use more you get a creamy consistency that can replace cream in coffee and cooking. 🌱🌾 Some recipes suggest rinsing the oats but I have not found this necessary. ••• Do you have any favourite tips for easy plant based food swaps and/or home made options? Would love to hear! 😀💕 . . . . . #plantmilk #plantbased #eatmoreplants #healthyeating #sustainability #plantbasedathlete #foodtips #healthyfoodswaps #homemade #quickandeasyfood #veganrecipes #plantebasert #havremelk #kosthold #veganrecipes #veganrecept
It’s not Gran Canaria 🤷‍♀️🤣❄️. Winter running has begun and the trusted ice bug spikes have been dusted off! 📸-> @sondreamdahl . . . . . #trysil #winter #running #snow #winterrunning #runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #sziols #gorewear #trailrunning

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