The morning of the 11th July, my stomach was in bits. The butterflies were back and I had a nervous energy I haven’t felt for a 50km race since 2019. Can I finish? How long will it take? Am I fit enough? These were the questions going round my head. The reason being… I voluntarily … Continue reading 55km is still a long way
It’s an experiment
How many times have you raced an ultra? What does that even mean? In the purest form, of course it means racing for a podium position, that could be overall or an age group category in both the men’s and women’s race. It can also mean something else, something personal like a time or placing … Continue reading It’s an experiment
Training in the lakes – Tour De Helvellyn style
The plan had been going really well. I had recce’ roughly 2/3 of the Spine Challenger South course. I had completed lots of long, long runs. I had started getting the kit nailed, fitness was improving, and I was excited for the last recce then a training race before Christmas. Annoyingly things took a pause, … Continue reading Training in the lakes – Tour De Helvellyn style
The Life of Jay Z 