The training went well in the run up to North Downs 100 (aside from a terrible week or so which…
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…
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…
5 Mysteries of running and jogging
There are no greater mysteries than these in Phil’s world of running. 1. Rest days. Whatever else I do during…
“Go! An inspirational guide to getting outside and challenging yourself”. Book Review and competition to win a copy.
Having bought and loved reading Tobias Mews’ previous book – “50 races to run before you die” I was excited to…
Cookiethon (50km)- beating the Cookie Monster :-) Race report
“How long will it take me to finish the rest of this race?” That is what was going around my…
Gothic Challenge (Marathon) report #ProjectGrandSlam and a PB for me
“I’m nervous – more nervous that when I do a parkrun…. OMG!!!!!!” That was me on 12 february. What was…
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…
Hello 2017 – plans for the year
I love the start of a new year. It is almost as if all achievements become banked, and all disappointments…
Autumn 100 (2016): Race report
Stood in a waddle of ultrarunners. Everyone geared up to the hilt. Some with beards – the majority without (obviously…
