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longruntom

Over-ambitious ultra runner, juggling running with normal life, who thinks he's more amusing than he actually is

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Month: May 2020

#RunTheDate May 21st – 21km. Half Marathons From Here On In…

Only 10 days to go now and we’re still not halfway through the mileage yet. I’m keeping that information from … More

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#RunTheDate May 20th – 20km. Another Hungry Day Perfectly Timed for First Split Runs

There are two reasons why this is different today. Firstly, the 20km is made up of two runs of 10km; … More

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#RunTheDate May 19th – 19km. Much More Like It, Even if My Legs Needed Convincing

On face value, much of today was a repeat performance of yesterday but with a crucial difference. It was another … More

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#RunTheDate May 18th – 18km. All the Ingredients of a Good Run, At Least.

It would have made a brilliant start to a YouTube running film this morning. The start of a beautiful, sunny … More

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#RunTheDate May 17th – 17km. Metaphorical and Physical Hope Cottage

It sounds like yet another one for my post challenge diet book but it looked like yesterday’s 3 cooked meals … More

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#RunTheDate May 16th – 16km. Race Against the Garmin Battery

What a difference a day makes. There were a few aspects of yesterday’s run that made me wonder about whether … More

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#RunTheDate May 15th – 15km. Trying to Ignore Halfway in Time is Not Halfway in Distance

Much as I’m trying to hold back, I can’t help but celebrate getting to the halfway mark with some charts … More

run, runchat, runner, running, runthedate, trail running, training, trainingforultra, ukrunchat, ukrunning, ultra, ultra running, ultra training, ultrachat

#RunTheDate May 14th – 14km, Although My Garmin Didn’t Think That Was Enough

What better way to start the post than the way I started the run this morning as I left the … More

run, runchat, runner, running, runthedate, trail running, training, trainingforultra, ukrunchat, ukrunning, ultra, ultra running, ultra training, ultrachat

#RunTheDate May 13th – 13km. One Step Away from Searching Through Bins

It’s a wonder I’ve had chance to write today’s post with all the eating I’ve been doing since I got … More

run, runchat, runner, running, runthedate, trail running, training, trainingforultra, ukrunchat, ukrunning, ultra, ultra running, ultra training, ultrachat

#RunTheDate May 12th – 12km. Thrilling Prospect to Reach Another Village

I’d seen this day coming. It wasn’t long ago, well about 9 days, that I could barely reach the edge … More

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