Running 100k non-stop is hard work. This is a challenge I have been setting myself annually for a number of years, but it doesn’t matter how many times you do it, the difficulty remains. Running ultra marathons should not be underestimated. They are very different to marathons where you slow down, eating and walking throughout. … More Race to the Stones 2022
On the 10th July 2021 I took part in Race To The Stones. This was the second time I have taken on the original 100k event with Threshold Trail Series, after completing #RTTS in 2017. Take a look at how 2017 went HERE. I finished in 14:12 in 2017, and this year I felt fitter … More Race To The Stones 2021
On 19th June 2021 I took part in Race To The King, a 53 mile (Double Marathon) race. This is the 6th Ultra Marathon I have taken part in and the 3rd with Threshold Events. This means I now have the hat trick (having completed their 3 original events). I took part in Race To … More Race To The King 2021
The art of success for any event is preparation. An ultra is tough both physically and mentally; you train hard ready for race day. However the foundations of race day come from your packing. It is important not to leave your packing until last minute when you are getting ready for an Ultramarathon. With shorter … More Packing for an Ultramarathon
Over the last few months we have all struggled with a loss of motivation. So when I saw the #VRTTS virtual race to the stones 100k I knew this was a challenge I wanted to be part of. I usually spend my weekends pacing events around the world, so with all the marathon cancellations that … More Virtual Race To The Stones
On Saturday 8th June 2019 I took part in the Threshold Event, Race To The Tower. I usually run within my comfort, I enjoy running, but every now and then I decide to do something to challenge myself and really take myself out of my comfort zone. Race To The Tower certainly does that; an … More Race To The Tower 2019
So you want to be a runner? My advice to help you keep running… … More So you want to be a runner
The #hogsbackroadrace not one for the feint hearted, great race to push yourself and have fun … More Hogs Back Road Race 2017
Marathon number 31 … More I’ll be back 6 hour timed event
I think I should start this off by first saying, always respect the distance. No matter how many times you have run a marathon, this is a tough challenge. However, the more you do, the more you understand what your body is capable of. For the last year I have been using Phoenix Running events … More The last minute marathon
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