Its been ages, but it’s good to be back blogging. I spent a great evening with a good friend of mine last night in Hayes, West London. Hayes is a bit of an interesting place, historically not the nicest place (sorry!) but with the cross rail coming in future years parts are being gratefully redeveloped.…
A look back at some of my favourite runs since I started my blog in 2012. A lot of the photos were taken by Kris who runs most races with a camera and takes some pretty awesome shots along the way. This year we both have a place in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc…
Here are some of my favourites photos I have taken over the past few years – some because they bring back great memories others because they ‘developed’ so well. Looking forward to improving my photography ‘on the move’ as the years continue.
I’ve missed a few posts recently, including the Bournemouth marathon, although without photos the purpose of a blog is pointless here. There was only one photo taken of me, in my fancy dress Cow! – see below: The Beachy Head Marathon The Beachy Head Marathon is a shade under 26 miles although you will have…
17th May 2014 Farnham – Knockholt Pound, via the North Downs Way 50.8 miles – 1700m elevation 13hr30min cut off Saturday was a hot day. Read any blog or race report from the 2014 NDW 50 and you will find that all mention the heat in some way. In fact it only reached 23c on…
Distance – 106k Time – 3hrs 45min (for 16k) Food – Cereal biscuits, potatoes, soy spread/ quinioa crackers. Position – 52 starters, 13 finishers. DNF after 16k following a fall 😦 Fantastic race and whilst it received some criticism from many runners for being too hard (to given you a clue, it took the joint…
Salisbury 54321 50K ultra marathon, Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 Distance – 50k Time – 4hr 26 Position – 15th (out of 199) Food – 3 energy gels and some occasional salt when the legs were struggling Drink – one cup of water at each of the plentiful aid stations (roughly every 3 or 4 miles) It’s been…
write up to follow. Some photos of the first half of the lakeland 100 below. Amazing, brutal, unforgettable, amazingly organised event.
I ran the Chamonix Marathon (26.2 miles), 280th out of 2100 finishers in 5 hours 14 minutes (note a course change due to heavy rain fall, 42k, reduced to 2400 meters of climb finishing in chamonix town centre instead of Planpraz). Food – 3 gels, orange slices at aid station. Drink – Some water, not…
Nutrition, the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth*, is a vital element of preparation for any sport. For trail runners, many of whom run long distances over many hours, it is particularly relevant. Ever wanted to know why sugary sports drinks don’t seem to be having the effect you expect…
