Month: March 2024
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The sweat test
Everyone knows to rehydrate when exercising but many don’t consider the amount of sweat and sodium they lose (sodium is the key electrolyte lost in sweat). Cramp is every athlete’s nightmare and can ruin a race. The exact cause of cramp is debatable, but dehydration and loss of sodium is…
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North Downs Ridge 50k
The North Downs Ridge is a 50 km trail race that consists of two out-and-back routes along the North downs and the nearby town of Dorking, Surrey. This race was my first in 2024 and was intended as an easy, warm up, long run before I take on the Marathon…
Chris runs ultras 