(the enemy in this case is diarrhoea and vomiting) After an extensive training programme lasting some 18 months, I went into the Marathon De Sables 2021 high in the belief that I could place well. I ’m not an elite athlete of course but top 50 was my aim and would be an achievement to …
‘Unique. In the 13 years I have been involved, I have never seen conditions or the effect of events and conditions on the runners like this. We are proud to have worked really hard at MDS to systematically reduce the DNF rate. Last edition was 5% which, given the challenges and conditions of the race, …
By Seth Grotzke Sometimes opening your email inbox is like a kick to the stomach. However, on rare occasions it can be like opening a door into another world. When I opened my inbox and saw an email from Alice, I knew it would be the latter. The subject line was “Here you go!” and …
By Kate Allen If you don’t have time to read this article, then the short answer is emphatically YES! If you are even considering running an ultra, it shows you have an interest to do so and that really is all that matters. How you do it, however, is another matter. Out of interest, I …
By Steve Diederich SD: So, this morning I am very lucky to be with Kevin where the sun has just come out and we are sitting in the Surrey Hills. The last time we had a catch up was about three years ago so I want to know how you are and, specifically with this …
Last updated: 05-Aug-20 By Kate Allen Tom was kind enough to take time out of his busy training schedule to talk to Kate about all things running, including the London Marathon and the possibility of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Given his relatively recent success as an ultra runner, he is surprisingly experienced across a …
By Sarah Cooke No, this isn’t another plea to stay at home and wash your hands (but you should definitely do those things). I’m sure at least some of you are missing group runs and feeling directionless without a race to train for. Or maybe you’re in a country where your running has been significantly …
By Kate Allen First up, here is the result of an ultra that quite simply fills me with horror. The Tunnel. 200 miles. Inside a tunnel. Which is only 1 mile long. Mark Cockbain is well known for his sadistic pursuit of inventing races that challenge the mind as well as the body and he’s really come …
Last updated: 02-Nov-20 By Dan Stinton Since Cactus finished stage 3 of the Marathon Des Sables, he’s caused quite a stir on social media and had even managed to obtain his own tracker to allow his fans to keep an eye on his progress for the later stages of the race. As well as the …
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By Luke Jarmey We’re pleased to announce our top reviews for March. So congratulations to Neil Johnson who will receive a pack of 33Shake Chia Energy Gels. Hardmoors 55 Our top review for March comes from Neil with his grin inducing account of the Hardmoors 55. Written in an easy to read format, it paints a …
