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”

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”

How to train your gut (and consume more carb) by Precision Fuel & Hydration

Getting the fuelling wrong can so often be the reason behind a DNF. As the endurance requirements for a race increase, so does the need for thinking about fuelling that activity. Usually the right answer is very personal and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ option here. The top folk at Precision Fuel and HydrationContinue reading “How to train your gut (and consume more carb) by Precision Fuel & Hydration”

The Sub 3:30 marathon Experiment

With the Brighton Marathon in 2020 being cancelled and the world basically imploding with COVID for 2 years, my plan after Brighton 2019 to break the 3:30 mark took a back seat. It’s not that I stopped running – just ask my wife or check my Strava!! But the organised events and in particular marathonsContinue reading “The Sub 3:30 marathon Experiment”