Last updated: 11-Dec-18 By James Eacott Let’s face it, training for an ultra marathon through winter is tough. Whatever way you cut it, however committed you are, I defy anyone who says their motivation doesn’t wane even momentarily through the dark, cold months. But fear not, for we have some practical, real-world tips that we …
By Andy Mouncey It’s around this time of year that one particular group of emails start arriving: ‘Hello. I’m entered for the Marathon des Sables next year and I’m a bit worried ‘cos it’s now 5-4-3 months to go and I haven’t really started training / I keep getting injured / looks like everyone else …
By Alice Morrison If you are a Slim Jim/Jane, look away now, this article is not for you. If, however, like me, you have phases where you ditch the exercise for the pleasures of the flesh and the pounds settle around your middle, read on. Four months ago, I signed on for the Everest Trail …
Last updated: 15-Oct-18 By Andy Mouncey That’s most of us then – because most of us don’t get paid to do this ultra running lark. Most of us have jobs, a Significant Other and/or Small People, travel we have to do, deadlines we have to meet, bills we have to pay and a DIY list …
By Andy Mouncey A Training Plan Framework for… Newbie Baby Age 27, time-poor, city-bound working 50-55 hours/week plus 45 minute commute each end, single or in a relationship, history of regular physical activity but running limited to 5-10km events and strength work limited to class-based workouts. The target race is the workplace charity challenge and …
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Last updated: 13-Sep-18 By Alice Morrison “When you start from such a low base, anything you do is going to help,” said Andy Mouncey as we had our first skype training session in July. “I’m not put off by the fact that you are totally out of shape and say you don’t like running. This …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Susie Chan Are you thinking of running your first ultra or looking at ways to improve your time for your second or third? Susie Chan is an accomplished ultra runner who has taken on some of the toughest races on the planet. Here, she shares some of her thoughts on how …
Last updated: 23-Aug-18 By Cees van der Land Much like Christian Servini said in his recent post, I needed a new challenge. After eight successful (and one less successful) marathons it was time to move on. After coming back from an injury, I had a great result in my local race, the 2016 Kielder marathon. …
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