Thames source to sea: What I learnt running 190 miles in three days
When you set off to run 184 miles in three days, it’s fair to say that you’re not really sure what awaits, other than…
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon: Runthrough sticks a new date in the run diary
John Lewis hasn’t tried to make you cry yet. You’ve not splashed quids buying everyone in the family a Chocolate Orange from Poundsnatcher and…
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T136 do T184: Running the Thames Source to Sea
Running 184 miles in 3 days, starting in Gloucester, passing Oxford, Reading and Hampton Court before snaking past London’s iconic sights to the Thames…
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Half Marathon des Sables: What I learnt running in Fuerteventura
The Marathon des Sables remains one of the most iconic multi-stage ultras going. Running the main event back in 2015 is still one of the…
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Half Marathon des Sables: A race in pictures
A photo snapshot from four days in the sand at the Half Marathon des Sables Fuerteventura.
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Half Marathon des Sables v Marathon des Sables
The Half Marathon des Sables v Marathon des Sables: what you need to know about the differences between the races before you run. Back…
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Half Marathon des Sables Kit: What to pack
Runners heading to the Sahara desert for the Marathon des Sables ask themselves a lot of questions. Am I mentally tough enough? How will…
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Half Marathon des Sables Nutrition: What to pack
When you’re faced with a multi-stage ultra like the Marathon des Sables, where you’re obliged to be 100 per cent self sufficient and carry…
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9 Things I learnt watching the UTMB
Last weekend, for the first time ever, I was a spectator at an ultra run. But not just any ultra run, probably the ultra run, the Ultra Trail du…
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Running with power: A new way to pace your race?
Running with power: It’s marathon race day. You’ve tapered well, your legs are fresh and you’re ready to go. Last night you went over…
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