Tag: ultra-running
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Race to the stones 100k
Race to the stones, by Threshold Sports, is a 100 km point-to-point course, starting in Lewknor and ending near the Avebury stones, in Wiltshire, UK. The Race route covers the western section of the ancient Ridgeway trail, from Lewknor to Avebury, open, exposed chalk downland passing landmarks including the Uffington…
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Race to the King 100k
Race to the king, by Threshold Sports, is a 103 km single loop course, starting and ending in West Dean gardens, near Chichester, in the south of England. The route is made up of two distinct halves; the first half is 90% road and is essentially a road marathon, then,…
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Make your own running gels
Running gels are an incredibly effective way to fuel during long training runs and races. For years, I’ve relied on the 90 g PFH sachets, which provide roughly an hour’s worth of carbohydrates and have worked reliably for both training and racing. Recently, I came across a YouTube video breaking…
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2025 race medals
I am really proud of how 2025 shaped up for my ultra-running journey. I kicked the year off with some speed still in the legs, setting a new half-marathon PB of 1:27:20, then followed that up with a 100km PB of 11:57 💥 Mid-year brought two proper adventure races. Both…
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My running goals for 2026
2026 was meant to be my first year stepping up to the 100-mile distance. After a combination of illness and injury, I’ve decided to postpone that goal for another year. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s one I’m confident is the right one. Towards the end of 2025, I…
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Brighton 50/50
This was the inaugaral Brighton 50/50 50 mile (80 km) ultra race organized by Runthroughtrails. It starts at Black Rock in Brighton, right on the sea front. It heads up into the hills of the South Downs, and along to Eastbourne, before heading over Beachy Head and Seven Sisters, then…
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Swiss Alps 100
The Swiss Alps 100 is a 100 km race starting in Fiesch, Switzerland. The route makes a big loop through the mountains surrounding the village, with 100 mile, 50 km, and 10 km vertical race options. This race is not for the faint-hearted. Starting at 1100m altitude, there is around…
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Brighton to London 100k
The Brighton to London ultra is a 100 km race organised by Beyond Marathon. It starts at 6 AM in front of the Brighton pier and ends in Kingston-Upon-Thames. The climbing begins almost immediately, with the course taking runners up through the South Downs National Park. After that, it settles…
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My ultra roadmap
2024 – The “toughest race in the world” and consitency This was a special year. I completed the Marathon des Sables, and 6 other ultra races, including 5 100 km races in close succession, all in respectable times, and without getting injured. This year I felt like I truly “arrived,”…
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Marathon des Sables – Part 2
Arrival at the Marathon des Sables The journey to the legendary Marathon des Sables (MDS) began at Heathrow Airport, where a chartered flight, exclusively for participants, awaited. The presence of MDS staff at the airport added a reassuring touch, ensuring a smooth start to the adventure. Their guidance continued as…
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A poem of my year of ultras (2024)
Through forests, mountains, and limitless desert space. Each sunrise whispered, “Push on, endure,” Each sunset sang, “Your spirit is pure.” Roots and stones were the verses I read, With each aching step, new chapters were said. When the rain lashed down and shadows grew long, The rhythm of footfalls became…
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My gear for the Marathon des Sables 2024
Marathon des Sables 2024 — kit at a glance Total pack weight: 10kg all-in, including 1.5L water and 7 days of foodFood: ~14,000 calories, 3,813g, divided into labelled stage bagsMain shoe: HOKA Speedgoat 5 with sand gaitersRace: 250km, 6 stages, 7 days, fully self-sufficient across the Sahara The Marathon des…
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