I've been flirting with the running competition format of the Austria Backyard Ultra for a while now. Here you have to complete a distance of around 6.7 kilometres within an hour and be back at the start on time for the next hour. It's not about how fast you are, but how many laps you complete. There is no defined end - the „race“ is over as soon as there is only one runner left. And that can take quite some time.

After 34 hours, the race unfortunately had to be cancelled due to severe weather. I managed an incredible distance of 53.64 km in 8 hours for myself.

Have a look visit the website of the ABU Austria Backyard Ultra - where you can find all the information about this format.

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My experience of the ABU Austria Backyard Ultra in Kirchdorf in Tirol

Together with my Team Vegan.at there were eight of us at the event. It was just a mega great experience and as it was my first time, I was trying out what would work best for me. Should I run as slowly as possible at an 8-mile pace or should I go full throttle? That was what I had to find out. As I had my goal of 8 laps in mind, it worked quite well to complete the 6.7 km in around 40-45 minutes so that I could have a short snack break. Hydration and nutrition were particularly important to me, which is why I utilised every break to do just that.

A huge thank you also to the organisers for the incredibly great vegan offer. The spinach dumplings were amazing!

I didn't have any special training or preparation for the ABU Austria Backyard Ultra. I run 3-4 times a week, but I didn't have a special training plan. Nevertheless, I achieved my goal and was able to gain valuable experience.

Key data for the Austria Backyard Ultra in Kirchdorf

Unfortunately, I can't say much about the key dates here, as the distance and duration depend on each participant. There is no fixed end - the run goes on until there is only one person left.

For those travelling from further afield, there were ample accommodation facilities if one wished to stay overnight or arrive the day before. Furthermore, there was the option to set up a small „camp“ in the event hall, which many athletes made use of.

Summary of the Austria Backyard Ultra in Kirchdorf in Tirol

I've enjoyed it immensely and now the bug has bitten. The next 24+1 ABU Austria Backyard Ultra is just around the corner. In November, my goal in Munderfing is to complete 11 laps – that would be about 73.74 km. Michael will also be there for the first time – we'll keep you updated. See you soon, and perhaps we'll see you there!

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