The Joy of Socks (video)

I made a short one minute video. While I was recovering from EPONA 100 <DNF>. As we all know, there … More

Lost Freddos, Boggy Feet, and a Near-Fall: A return to the HOWUM 30 in 2024

I am staying with my wife at an AirBnb just outside Llanidloes. It’s a great spot. Though it means a … More

Ever had a race where your fuelling completely fell apart, and you felt like you bonked after a few hours? … More

So, picture this: I’m sitting at my computer, minding my own business, when suddenly an email arrives that takes me … More

my 2018 running goals and why I am not a resolutionist!

I’m bringing you the A to Z of ultrarunning. Writing this blog post, and reading it will be just like … More

There are no greater mysteries than these in Phil’s world of running. 1. Rest days. Whatever else I do during … More

When I was planning my race strategy for Autumn 100, in 2016, I set up a spreadsheet which would calculate … More

The food shopping was done. The kit packed. The preparations made. We were sat in the car ready to … More

Key Facts: Distance – 50 ish miles Finishing time – 13:59:52 Finishing place – 43 of 102 on the Apocalypse … More