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UTA is Postponed

Feb 07, 2021

The Ultra Tour of Arran WAS planned for April 2021 and I was following a 20 week training plan. This is the ongoing blog of that journey...

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Ultra Tour of Arran - Training Plan Update

Dec 26, 2020

The Ultra Tour of Arran is planned for April 2021.. This is the summary of my training plan for the first 4 weeks of a 20 week plan..

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October 2019 - #runeveryday

Nov 11, 2019

#runeveryday is a challenge to honour the english runner, olympian Ron Hill who recorded a daily run, every day for 50 years + !!! I decided to repeat the challenge I first did in October 2017 - again it turned out to be a really interesting time!

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Race to the Stones - Analysis

Aug 18, 2019

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Race to the Stones - Weeks 12-20

Jul 10, 2019

After 8 weeks of injury and no running, I decided to get straight back to the plan and dive in at Week 12...

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You've signed up for what??

Dec 10, 2018

Race to The Stones.... I'd heard about it, read about it, but pretty much dismissed the idea. Too old, too injury prone, too long, too hot.. So I signed up.. this is the start of my journey to the 2018 race.

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October 2017 - #runeveryday 31 days of my life

Nov 26, 2017

#runeveryday is a challenge to honour the english runner, olympian Ron Hill who recorded a daily run, every day for 50 years + !!! I decided to give myself the challenge for a month - and it turned out to be a really interesting time!

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Finding an Event - Race to the King

May 04, 2017

From the Sussex town of Arundel the route takes you along the South Downs Way until you reach the finish at the majestic Winchester Cathedral. The event is what you make it, a walk, jog, run over 1 or 2 days, you will experience some of the finest scenery of southern england.

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Finding an Event - The Cape Wrath Ultra

Feb 20, 2017

Winding through the beautiful lochs, glens and mountains of the Scottish Highlands, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ is an 8 day, 400km ultra-running expedition through some of the world's most inspirational landscapes.

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Finding Your Challenge : Obstacle Course Racing

Feb 07, 2017

Obstacle Course Races have become one of the fastest growing type of events in the UK. Combining the unique challenges of course design, distance. mud, obstacles, teamwork and racing, they are generally in great locations, providing a fun filled day out as well as a tough physical challenge.

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Finding an Event : The Marathon des Sables

Jan 29, 2017

The Marathon des Sables is a globally renowned challenge - it has been called the Toughest Footrace in the world, a multi-day ultra run across the desert area of southern Morocco.

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Finding Your Challenge - Couch to 5k

Jan 15, 2017

Couch to 5k is a virtual challenge, where you download an App that then becomes your virtual training partner. Designed for beginners and those returning to exercise, it is now recognised enough to be approved by the NHS as an exercise programme!

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Finding Your Challenge - Swimming the Channel

Jan 15, 2017

Have you thought of taking on the Channel.. over 20 miles of swimming to reach the French coast..

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Finding Your Challenge - Open Water Swimming

Dec 13, 2016

Does taking on the challenge of Open Water Swimming inspire you? We have put together this guide to help you find the right challenge for taking to the water!

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Finding Your Challenge - Triathlon ; Swim, Bike, Run

Dec 13, 2016

Triathlon is one of the most popular and growing sports in the UK. Here we have a pint sized guide to help you find challenge, motivation and inspiration.

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Finding an Event - London to Brighton Cycle Ride

Dec 07, 2016

The iconic London to Brighton ride is an annual event from Clapham common down to the seaside!

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Finding Your Challenge - Running a Marathon

Dec 01, 2016

Does the challenge of taking on and finishing a marathon inspire you?

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Finding your Challenge - Park Run

Nov 16, 2016

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Finding an Event : Scottish Highlands - Coast to Coast

Nov 16, 2016

A 105 mile adventure/endurance race across the Highlands of Scotland, this is a truly epic adventure.

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Finding an Event - The Winter Ballbuster - Duathlon

Nov 16, 2016

The Winter Ballbuster - Duathlon

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Finding An Event : The Crossing - A multi day off road cycle event across the UK

Nov 03, 2016

Finding An Event: Rat Race The Crossing - A multi day off road cycling event that takes you across the north of England in 3 days

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