I am staying with my wife at an AirBnb just outside Llanidloes. It’s a great spot. Though it means a … More
Category: ultrarunning
Grand Union Canal 2018 – 145 miles
“There is nooooo way that I am going to run this race – I have seen what it does to … More
South Downs Way 100 2017 – 1 Day, 1 Hour, 1 minute, 1 Second :-)
It has taken me a long time to write this blog post. About a week! It is hard to know … More
Thames Path 100 2017 – race report
It is fair to say that I wasn’t sure what would happen at Thames Path 100. Apologies in advance for … More
Download Racecalc – pacing your race and checkpoints – including Ultras
When I was planning my race strategy for Autumn 100, in 2016, I set up a spreadsheet which would calculate … More
Autumn 100 (2016): Race report
Stood in a waddle of ultrarunners. Everyone geared up to the hilt. Some with beards – the majority without (obviously … More
Liverpool to Leeds Canal Race – DNFd at 90 / 130 miles.
The food shopping was done. The kit packed. The preparations made. We were sat in the car ready to … More
t-5: Go teamUNICORN -LLCR130 – Liverpool to Leeds Canal race
Paul came into the conservatory and chucked a grey plastic mailing bag at me. “What’s this?” “A little present for … More
#LLCR130 – 82 days to go: Goals and the weekend
Lovely weekend of running with my wife and seeing my running buddies. First up was a local run for me … More
A little bit of Death, Famine, War and Conquest: Apocalypse 50
Key Facts: Distance – 50 ish miles Finishing time – 13:59:52 Finishing place – 43 of 102 on the Apocalypse … More
The Untraining Ultrarunner 