Last updated: 22-Jan-21 By Andy Mouncey If you can put a tick to any on the following list then in my opinion you can abandon all hope now of a quiet controlled life: You have kittens at the prospect and are curious regardless The kids have left home and suddenly you have time on your …
Last updated: 09-Feb-19 By Alice Morrison What is this article doing on www.runultra.co.uk home of the ultra athlete, compendium of the experienced and dazzling distance runner, community of the genetically blessed, you may ask? And, to heap insult onto injury, written by the Editor, who should surely be a consummate running performer? Before you swipe …
Last updated: 22-Oct-18 By Andy Mouncey ‘Not too hot Not too cold Just about right’ If the title has you scratching your head, then you either need to rummage through your grandparents’ book collection – old things with quaint paper pages, remember? – or worship at the altar of the search engine under ‘Nineteenth century …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By James Eacott The term ‘Maranoia’ has been bandied around for a few years now. Used to describe the feeling of lack of preparation leading into a marathon, it’s a very real condition. Did I do the right training? Have I eaten properly? Did I buy the right kit? Will my feet …
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Last updated: 30-Aug-18 By James Eacott Us hardy ultra runners don’t really have an “off-season” but for all intents and purposes, the ultra racing season is about to kick off in the Northern Hemisphere. The first timers amongst us, particularly, will be counting and nervously recounting the number of weeks left until D-Day. You may …
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Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Andy Mouncey At least, that’s what all the lead characters in the great movies/TV thrillers have. In fact, they go further than that because they give at least one entire wall of their house/office over to The Plan which is then peppered with pictures, photos, lines, notes and pins. Claire Danes …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Renee McGregor For many years conquering the 26.2 miles of a marathon was the ultimate endurance challenge on the running scene. Fast forward to present day and the range of ultra-running distances you can choose from – 50k, 100K, 100miles, 24 hour races – is pretty endless. Once you’ve decided on …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Sarah Cooke Following on from Alice Morrison’s article on New Year’s resolutions and my article on motivation and running goals, I wanted to look more specifically at how I could apply my experience as a psychologist to formulating a training plan. I’m going to start this with a statement that contradicts …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Andy Mouncey Here’s the good news: You’ll be used to running on tired legs. Here’s some more good news: No-one’s going to swim over you like you’re just not there. It’s all far more forgiving on your undercarriage. And the race entry fees are damn sight cheaper…. The bad news? You …
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Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Andy Mouncey In 2017 it would appear that in many quarters having weekend bragging rights at the water cooler on a Monday morning ‘cos you did a marathon just doesn’t have the shine it once did. 26.2 miles? Pah! People do that dressed in all sorts of silly costumes these days …
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