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Shoes shoes shoes

Let’s talk about shoes … One of my biggest uncertainties for the Arc Of Attrition 2023 is my shoe choice. I’ll explain my dilemma… The Arc is 100 miles long (and a few bits of change), it’s on the Coast Path of Cornwall with every terrain from tarmac to sand, mud to boulders and anythingContinue reading “Shoes shoes shoes”

Wendover Woods 50 Miler

Firstly let’s get to know Wendover. It’s a forestry commission woodland in Buckinghamshire. It’s about 2 square miles and there are a lot of trees. Oh and did I say, it’s got some hills!! How centurion get a 10 mile race route in that beggars belief. But if anyone can, they are the people toContinue reading “Wendover Woods 50 Miler”

Autumn 100, Centurion Running. Volunteering

Yesterday I did my first stint of volunteering. and I really enjoyed it. I took on the 3am to 11am slot at Pangbourne for the Centurion Running AUTUMN 100. This was the aid station between Goring and Reading so, was the final station before the finish line.  I was a little concerned that the graveyard shift wouldContinue reading “Autumn 100, Centurion Running. Volunteering”

Running the Roseland Peninsula

When we go on UK holidays I am always thinking of running opportunities.  In recent years Cornwall has featured heavily and I have taken on the challenge to run as much of the South West Coast Path as possible.   This year we were staying by Towan Beach.  A stretch of the coast path which is around 43Continue reading “Running the Roseland Peninsula”