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Frode Lein is one of Norway's fiercest ultra runners. He has topped some of the world's most extreme stage races, both those rated as the hottest and coldest on the planet, as well as high up in extreme mountain ranges. Frode has challenged the toughest athletes over high mountains, through dangerous deserts, jungles, savannas and in Antarctica.

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Extreme competitions

The competitions Frode often goes with a rucksack and full gear over several hundred kilometers in some of the world's most extreme conditions. Frode has run through desert areas in over 60 plus degrees, polar regions in minus 50 and higher than 6,000 meters above sea level.

The toil that Frode regularly puts his body through stands in stark contrast to the life he lived in 2012. He was then 46 years old, weighed 97 kilos and rarely exercised. As an executive in a listed company, it was mostly travel, fine dining and "a little more". Then Frode changed his lifestyle completely and since then he has trained systematically.

Frode is educated in risk management, management and coaching. He is also a Pose Method® Certified Technique Specialist by Olympic coach Dr. Nicholas S. Romanov. He also has extensive experience as a coach in several sports and works daily at the World Running Academy in Italy, which offers coaching and training for individuals and groups.

Some of Frode Lein's wild adventures
 

COLD

- 2024: Frode won silver in the 200 km Tian Shan – Mountain Ultra in Kyrgyzstan.

- 2023: Completed 40 miles through the Yukon's icy wilderness with my girlfriend. Both pulled sledges of 25 kilos and the temperature dropped to -40 degrees.

- 2020: Completed the Iditarod Trail Invitational with running shoes and a Bib

- 2018: With full pack, sled and tent, Frode came third in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, which is referred to as the world's coldest and toughest ultra with 483 kilometres. With temperatures down to -54, this was the coldest version of the 15-year-old race in history. - Left to ourselves in the wilderness, it was knowledge of Arctic conditions, the right clothing and good equipment that determined the outcome, says Frode.

- 2016: Frode was among the first four in history to complete the competition "The last Desert" with 250 kilometers towards the South Pole.

- 2016: With skis on his legs and wearing only Super Thermo netting under his thin racing suit, Frode completed the Arctic Circle Race over the ice in Greenland, which is referred to as "The World`s toughest skiing race".

HEAT
The Iranian desert Dasht-e Loot with Gandom Beryan is the hottest area on earth and the Atacama desert in Chile is the driest. With full packing and temperatures up to 60 degrees, weight on the backpack and protection from the sun is very important!

HEIGHT
Up Sairecabur at 6,048m and top ranking in competitions over mountains such as Manaslu in the Himalayas and the Borohoro, Andes, Atlas and Alps mountain ranges.

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