Ever had a race where your fuelling completely fell apart, and you felt like you bonked after a few hours? … More
Tag: running
From Struggles to Triumphs: Conquering the PIGUM (baby) Ultramarathon in Wales
So, picture this: I’m sitting at my computer, minding my own business, when suddenly an email arrives that takes me … More
2018 plans and why you’ll find no Revolutionary Resolutionist here!
my 2018 running goals and why I am not a resolutionist!
The A – Z of ultrarunning!
I’m bringing you the A to Z of ultrarunning. Writing this blog post, and reading it will be just like … More
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 … 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
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
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
Running nohtaraM nodnoL ehT (or the London Marathon route in reverse)
A “training run” then London marathon route out and back (plus getting lost) = 74 miles. I headed over to … More
Battling through the pain barrier #runthecoast #howitwent #2016
I was sitting in the hotel reception at the end of Day 3, trying to stuff as much food down … More