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Hitting ‘the Wall’

Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin

This year saw the inaugural running  of  ’The Wall”, a 24 hour, 69 mile race from Carlisle to the Millenium Bridge. Billed by organiser Urban Rat as “the UK’s most scenic ultra” it was always going to be a tempting race, even with the … Continue reading →

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The Northumberland Ultra

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

This August bank holiday saturday, saw the first ever running of the Northumberland Ultra a 100km (62 mile) run around the stunning Northumbrian hills. The race followed a circular route starting from Wooler and going as far South as Alwinton … Continue reading →

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Facing my first 100

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

Its 8.30 in the morning on the 29th of July, a day that I have been preparing for for the last 7 months. I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking about what lies ahead of me. In 9 hours … Continue reading →

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Discovering the benefits of sports massage

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

It might be because I’m getting older, or because I’m training more and resting less or even because I’m running further and faster than I’ve ever ran, but I’m currently carrying several injuries, and they just don’t seem to be getting any … Continue reading →

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Allendale 2011

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The Allendale Challenge is one of my favourite races, its beautiful,tough, local and this year it was gloriously sunny. Its on of those must do event, but being in early April it can go from snow one year to heat stroke the next, last year i’d ran a PB at 5.22 this year i was aiming for anything under 6 hours, but much to my own surprise i put in a 4.37 knocking 45 minutes of last year and coming in the top 1/3, something of a first for me. Continue reading →

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Taking the rough with the smooth

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

Over the past year, my running has improved dramatically, I’ve moved on from coming in the last few places at most of my races to finishing towards the middle of the pack. My 5k time is under 20 minutes and … Continue reading →

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Choosing my next big challenge.

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Last year I went from running the odd marathon to tackling something altogether bigger, the Himalayan 100, a 100 mile multi day stage race at altitude. But could I follow an event like that?

Some might say that my choice is a completely crazy idea, not only will it see me running further than i have ever ran, but it will involve running more climbing than i’ve ever done and will see us running through the night twice, if we stay the distance. Continue reading →

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My second park run

Posted on November 21, 2010 by admin

I heard about Park Run earlier this year, and although i’m not really a 5k runner, preferring longer distances and a more off road style of running, i thought i’d give it ago. If nothing else it would be a … Continue reading →

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Himalayan 100 Miles: Day1 (the hills)

Posted on November 10, 2010 by admin

In the first of what would be a series of early mornings, the alarm went off at just gone 4. We rose in darkness, carefully putting on the kit that we’d prepared the night before. Taking only what we needed … Continue reading →

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Himalayan 100 Miles: Day2 (a run with a view)

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

It got dark around 6pm, and most of the runners were tucked up in their beds by 7pm. I didn’t have the best of nights sleep. I’d been up several times in the night with an upset stomach, and with … Continue reading →

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