Like everything running comes with a whole load of words and phrases that can make you feel like you know absolutely nothing and you stare at them with a “what does that even mean” look on your face. Let’s go through a whole stack of them…. Heart Rate Training – This is where you are …
How To Crew An Ultra
In this article we are looking at both the runner and the crews side of crewing and what they both need to know/prepare in advance to make the day as easy as possible
I Ugly Cried My Way Down The Causeway
In this article I’m going through the mindset of ultra running and how you can avoid the minds chatter at times
St Cuthberts Way, Race The Tide | Race Report | Trail Outlaws
Thinking of running an ultra? St Cuthbert’s Way one that’s crossed your radar? Here’s a little race report of some of the things you might want to know.
Ultra Marathon Lessons
I was completely out of my depth 😱 BUT I learned A LOT and I did it 🙌
Weight Loss | How I Lost 6 & 1/2 Stone
Here’s my story…
A Marathon To Nowhere – Ultra Running Training Block Week 2
Last week’s training included the double long run so this week the long run of the week was in a one-er. The weather has been a bit pants with each day being either snow, slush or the other 2 frozen and icey. I’ve had to adapt my routes in order to make sure I’ve been …
Back To Back Long Runs | Ultra Training
This week’s training overlaps the New Year period and the beginning of the 13 week count down to my first 50 mile race (The Manchester to Liverpool from GB Ultras). It’s a week that’s ran off the back of Christmas week (obvs) and seen us go to quite extremes of cold weather and the snow! …
Reflections On A Weight Loss Journey – The Catalyst To Start
Today I shimmied to the very beginning of my Instagram feed. It’s rest day today and I was having a little brew in bed and watching the rain cascade down the window. I look a little journey back on my feed and it’s only when we give ourselves the opportunity to look backwards we see …
Is Ultra Running Good For Weight Loss?
Let’s start with the bloody obvious here! Ultra running burns stacks of calories. You are on your feet for long periods of time and are covering a lot of ground. The calorie burn can be immense. So, it’d make sense to simply say YES, ultra running is ace for weight loss but that’s certainly NOT …