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

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That Fine Line Between Ambitious and Stupid

Full of the usual unrivalled enthusiasm that a post Christmas lull brings, most years I’ve tried to do some kind … More

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Well 2022 Didn’t Quite Go To Plan

Interesting that my last post was so full of promise. That promise did stay with me for a good few … More

injury recovery, run, runchat, runner, running, training, ukrunchat, ukrunning, ultra training, ultrachat

2022 Running Goals, with Added Get Out Clauses

I don’t know what’s shocked me more…how long it is since I last posted or how quickly this year’s gone … More

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#RunTheDate May 31st – 31km. I’ve Only Gone And Done It

May Distance Run: 496km Distance Remaining: 0km Well, there we go, who’d have thought I’d actually be able to do … More

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#RunTheDate May 30th – 30km. First Ever 100-Mile Week Done

May Distance Run: 465km Distance Remaining: 31km If I’m honest, I certainly never thought I’d finish my first ever 100-mile … More

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#RunTheDate May 29th – 29km. Petrol Light Is About To Come On

May Distance Run: 435km Distance Remaining: 61km I’m certain we’ve all played the game of petrol roulette. You’ve waited a … More

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#RunTheDate May 28th – 28km. Today Would Be A Good Day To Be February

May Distance run: 406km Distance remaining: 90km There are many reasons why the fact that it is currently May is … More

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#RunTheDate 27th – 27km. Let’s See If Splitting Days Works Better Than Last Week

May Distance Run: 351km Distance Remaining: 145km It always sounds like a good idea. Don’t run all the distance in … More

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#RunTheDate May 26th – 26km. Becoming An Expert Coaxer.

If you’ve ever had to coax a toddler out of their favourite toy shop without creating a scene, then you’ll … More

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#RunTheDate May 25th – 25km. Well, I’m Not Going To Be Able To Blame The Weather

May Distance Run: 325km Distance Remaining: 171km And so it begins. The final week. What a time to cash in … More

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  • #RunTheDate May 30th – 30km. First Ever 100-Mile Week Done

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