In the days that followed my DNF at this event in August of last year (first attempt blog post here) I couldn't help but notice 7:13 on the digital clocks in my house. The significance of this was nothing more than it was my race number but, I couldn't shake the reminder. I was pretty … Continue reading Swiss Alps 100 (50KM) – 2nd attempt
Tag: ultramarathon
Tenerife BlueTrail 2022
In the shadow of the UK's airline disruption, I was reminded of how the same time last year travel was only just vaguely beginning to return. In 2021 I walked into the airport with papers anxious for the approval to proceed, yet, this year the terminal appeared to be no different to pre-2020. Less than … Continue reading Tenerife BlueTrail 2022
Swiss Alps 100
I'll open this post by saying the day wasn't what I had expected and it was all my fault. Every run I do and event I enter I always learn something new whether that's about my form, being better prepared or simply understanding the way to run once I'm in motion. This was an important … Continue reading Swiss Alps 100
Running the Stour Valley Way
It’s all about the plan In recent months my trail running had taken me deeper into the local countryside as I’d increased my distances and, it was a revelation to find so many new trails as well as visit new areas. I find that planning a new route is just as much fun, albeit less … Continue reading Running the Stour Valley Way
A Runner's Highs 