Tag: ultrarunning

  • My running goals 2025

    My running goals 2025

    This year my main aim is to maintain a generally high level of endurance running fitness. I want to sustain this throughout the entire year. However, not before I’ve scratched an initial speed running itch! Recent training has been going well. I am preparing for a sub 1:30 half marathon…

  • Yorkshire 3 peaks 100k

    Yorkshire 3 peaks 100k

    The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 100km is organised by Stu Westfield of Ranger Ultras. Starting in the picturesque town of Hawes, nestled in North Yorkshire, this race challenges you to conquer the three highest peaks in Yorkshire: Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (724m), and Pen-y-Ghent (694m), and also Whitber Hill (427m) twice—once on…

  • My gear for the Marathon des Sables 2024

    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…