JP Alipio - Champion of the Cordillera
JP Alipio is the Race Director for the Cordillera Mountain Ultra trail running event and the Cordillera Challenge and Cordillera Epic mountain bike races in the Philippines. He is also the founder of the Cordillera Conservation Trust. He’s on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/jpalipio and Strave here: www.strava.com/athletes/229533
In our conversation with JP we cover:
Where he grew up and why he decided to move back there from Manila
How he became an advocate for the preservation of the Cordillera and a champion of its local communities
Starting up the Cordillera Challenge and the Cordillera Mountain Ultra
His own racing background, including the Dragon’s Back race in Wales earlier this year
Other races: Tawid Mountain Marathon and the Punisher (Philippines), Transvulcania (Spain), Ultra Trail Nan (Thailand), SRT Ultra (India), Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival
Thoughts on the Asia Trail Master series (and how it compares to the Ultra Trail World Tour)
Filipino trail running talent
His trail running retreats in Sagada
Nutrition, including Unived products
Favourite kit, including Raidlight
Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.