Posts Tagged: ultra

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2013…lets get planning

Better late than never… There’s not been much in the way of running posts on here recently; I’ll blame that on my nagging foot injury, christmas generally and too much drinking. I have managed to have a 2 small articles

DCIM101GOPRO

2013…lets get planning

Better late than never… There’s not been much in the way of running posts on here recently; I’ll blame that on my nagging foot injury, christmas generally and too much drinking. I have managed to have a 2 small articles

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Gore Tex Transalpine 2012

Wow. We did it. What an epic race. When Kris first entered me way back in December, I didn’t know much about the race. He wanted to do it, he needed a partner, I fit the bill. I only really

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Gore Tex Transalpine 2012

Wow. We did it. What an epic race. When Kris first entered me way back in December, I didn’t know much about the race. He wanted to do it, he needed a partner, I fit the bill. I only really

Gore Tex Transalpine Update

This is just a quick update for anyone following the blog. Last Saturday, Kris and I started the Transalpine Race in Ruhpolding, Germany. The challenge: to run across the Alps in 8 days, on a route of 200 miles with

Gore Tex Transalpine Update

This is just a quick update for anyone following the blog. Last Saturday, Kris and I started the Transalpine Race in Ruhpolding, Germany. The challenge: to run across the Alps in 8 days, on a route of 200 miles with

Transalpine route and elevation profile

Preparing for a stage race – the Gore Tex Transalpine

On Saturday morning I will be setting off on my second ever stage race – the Gore Tex Transalpine. My first was the 60ish mile Pony Express Race earlier this year. The race covers 200 miles of the Alps in

Transalpine route and elevation profile

Preparing for a stage race – the Gore Tex Transalpine

On Saturday morning I will be setting off on my second ever stage race – the Gore Tex Transalpine. My first was the 60ish mile Pony Express Race earlier this year. The race covers 200 miles of the Alps in

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Davos Swiss Alpine Ultra

29th July 2012 Davos, Switzerland 78km (79.4km this year apparently due to a route alteration) +/- 2600m This was my first 50 miler and an unknown distance, as previously the furthest i’d run was 38 miles in training. The week

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Davos Swiss Alpine Ultra

29th July 2012 Davos, Switzerland 78km (79.4km this year apparently due to a route alteration) +/- 2600m This was my first 50 miler and an unknown distance, as previously the furthest i’d run was 38 miles in training. The week

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XNRG Pony Express Day 2

6th May 2012 Moyles Court School, New Forest 30 miles Thanks to XNRG providing ear plugs, I had a pretty good nights sleep in the school sports hall. Lights were on and breakfast served at 6am, walkers left at 7am,

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XNRG Pony Express Day 2

6th May 2012 Moyles Court School, New Forest 30 miles Thanks to XNRG providing ear plugs, I had a pretty good nights sleep in the school sports hall. Lights were on and breakfast served at 6am, walkers left at 7am,

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XNRG Pony Express Day 1

5th May 2012 Brockenhurst College, New Forest 30 miles *(32.5 if you are rubbish at navigating!) Registration was at Brockenhurst College in the New Forest and we arrived with plenty of time to park the car, drop our bags in

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XNRG Pony Express Day 1

5th May 2012 Brockenhurst College, New Forest 30 miles *(32.5 if you are rubbish at navigating!) Registration was at Brockenhurst College in the New Forest and we arrived with plenty of time to park the car, drop our bags in

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Endurance Life Coastal Series Exmoor Ultra

14th April 2012 The Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Exmoor 34.1 miles, 7000ft(ish) ascent/descent As soon as we rocked up to the Hunters Inn I could see that this race was going to deliver its level 5 rating, the toughest in

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Endurance Life Coastal Series Exmoor Ultra

14th April 2012 The Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Exmoor 34.1 miles, 7000ft(ish) ascent/descent As soon as we rocked up to the Hunters Inn I could see that this race was going to deliver its level 5 rating, the toughest in