Peak Skyline – Race Review
I’ve made no secret of my 2019 plans to be targeted towards hilly ultras. The training that I’ve done has all been very specific to that aim, with long recces to learn routes. And helping…
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Another long recce run
One big aspect of training for trail ultra marathons is getting used to being on your feet for a very long time. With the Bullock Smithy Hike likely to take me somewhere in the region…
On Snowdonia Trail Half Marathon: Race review
It’s my third visit to Always Aim High Event’s (AAHE) Snowdonia Trail Marathon event and an opportunity to race my third route there – the half marathon. Previously sponsored by Scott, the 2019 edition was…
Race Review – Tour of Tameside
This review is slightly unusual in that it is going to encompass four races. The Tour of Tameside is a competition in its own right. Whilst you have the option to enter any of the…
Wincle Trout Run
It’s been a while since my last blog post for a number of minor reasons. The main one being that I had a 3 week ‘rest’ to try to sort out a niggle in my…
Bullock Smithy: Another Recce
Owing to a couple of cancelled jobs today, I had a few extra hours to get out running. A blessing in the light of a failed alarm-call this morning meaning I didn’t get to run…
Ultramarathon training – it begins (sort of)
I’m conscious that most of my running-related posts have been reports on various races I’ve participated in. And given I did almost 30 races in 2018, there was a lot to write about. Lessons learned…
Cyprus 2019 – part 2
So by now you’ll have ascertained that I’m in Cyprus. If you’ve not already seen the first part of my write-up, go back and read that first. It’s here. Having had my lunch at the…
Cyprus 2019 – part 1
It seems strange that it’s 12 months since my first overseas trip from the UK in 7 years and my first international race. But time flies and I’m back in Cyprus to do international races…
Anglesey Half Marathon 2019
Anglesey Half Marathon – preface It’s the first weekend in March and as such the village of Menai Bridge is full of runners for the Anglesey Half Marathon (&10k), courtesy of Always Aim High Events….