Ok so nearly 48 hours since I finished and finally starting to feel ok-ish. Two days of ???? but it was definitely all worth it. This is a big post be warned ? The South Downs Way ?- my first 100 mile ultra. It’s been a long time coming, exactly 5 years since my first ultra the Classic Quarter, and …
Mental Strength or Just Mental – Autumn 100
Our amazing Mark Barnett recalls his epic day out at the Centurion Autumn 100 Words Mark Barnett —————————————————————————————————————————– The Centurion Running Autumn 100 is a 4 Spur race, 4 out and backs of 25 miles each. 2 spurs on the Ridgeway and 2 on the Thames Path, starting and finishing at Goring on Thames. I awoke on the morning of …
South Downs Way 100 2018 – So hard and yet so rewarding!
Words by our lovely athlete Victoria Henderson Are you insane? This is the response I got when people found out I was planning to run the South Downs Way 100. To be honest, if they’d asked me again 40 miles in, I would have said yes! …And yet I did it. I kept going, and I got to the finish …
UTMB CCC 2018 – Part Two – The journey into the unknown!
The bit you’ve all been waiting for, the gory details of the race itself, but first let’s look at the kit list. The CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) is one of 7 races in the week-long trail running extravaganza based in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the French Rhone Alps. It is the only race, apart the UTMB itself that travels through 3 countries, over 5 …
Always challenge yourself! A trail adventure in Portugal
Our very own Coach Nicky took herself off an adventure to the hills of the Peneda Geres National Park in Portugal. A tough 4 day trail event through beautiful scenery and varying terrains. Read on to find out how Nicky trained for the event and what she learnt about trail running and longer distances out in the hills….. Nicky’s words: “This …
When the Heat is on!
Chris Maxwell, our head Triathlon coach and long course expert, talks about his recent London Marathon experience in incredibly tough conditions and how to overcome racing in the heat and circumstances out of your control. I enthusiastically looked forward to my first London marathon in 18 years, in the knowledge my run form and fitness was probably the best it …
Just Get Me to the Start Line – Lakeland 50 2017
I can’t describe the excitement when the email alert popped up on my phone from the legendary Marc Laithwaite, offering me an elite entry to the Lakeland 50 2017. The race is in its 10th year, and the number of entries were higher for this year than previous years, with 800 runners in the 50 mile event. The race build …
7 Half Marathon Race Week Preparation Tips
So, the big half marathon you’ve been focussing on is here. How do you prepare this week? How is a half marathon different from other races? What should you eat in the build up? March and April brings a host of great half marathon races to the UK running calendar, Bath Half, Reading Half, Fleet Half to name a few. …
How to Fit in Training: An Ironman, Three Kids, an Ultra-wife, Coaching and a Full Time Job!
I’m often asked how I manage to train for triathlon, alongside everything else our family gets up to, (3 very active children, an ultra-running wife, my day job and coaching!). Even more so this year, when I decided to give Ironman another go, this time Wales! The simple answer is – learn to love early mornings, and be creative! The …
5 Ways to Fit Training into Life – Morning Runs
Chris and I are asked so many times, so how do you fit your training in? We have 3 young kids, our twin boys are also young triathletes, swimming 3 times per week, cycling, running, playing football for their club and singing in a boys’ choir. Our daughter does gymnastics, ballet, swims twice per week and plays football too. …
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