I made a short one minute video. While I was recovering from EPONA 100 <DNF>. As we all know, there … More
Tag: ultra
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
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
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
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
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 … 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
Alternative preparation for Liverpool to Leeds Canal race LLCR130
Ok – so this is not text book preparation for a really long jog. The jog in question is a … More
