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Pikes Peak Marathon Guide

December 6, 2022 12:56 am by Adam Rabo

The Pikes Peak Marathon is often described as one of the toughest marathons in the world. It is the oldest continually held marathon in the United States and one of the first that women were legally allowed to run. The Pikes Peak Ascent is part of the Golden Trail World Series. In this guide, we … Read more

Running The Length Of Britain: 5 Lessons Learned From JOGLE

November 18, 2022 12:35 pmOctober 14, 2022 2:13 am by Gavin Boyter

In late July 2015, as I lay on my parents’ sofa in Edinburgh, icing a painfully swollen knee, I began to question the sense of my recent undertaking. I’d decided to run the length of the UK, from John O’Groats to Land’s End (colloquially, a JOGLE). Worse than that, I’d told everyone I knew about … Read more

Ultra Race Romania 2022 – Race Report

September 6, 2022 12:32 pmSeptember 6, 2022 12:00 pm by Katelyn Tocci

Ultra Race Romania – the land where legends are born and strong friendships and unforgettable memories are made! Ultra Race Romania is an exceptional race, demanding and difficult, but without that great challenge the memories of pushing yourself to the limit just would not be the same. Ultra Race Romania is a 250 km race … Read more

Snowdon Skyrace – Race Report

January 16, 2023 11:21 amNovember 22, 2021 12:39 am by Maria Andrews

A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Skyrunning (check that article out here). In my research for it, I ended up getting totally sidetracked and scrolling through upcoming Skyraces. In the process, I stumbled across the Snowdon Skyrace, a Welsh race not too far from my home in the UK. I called … Read more

The Bear 100: 13 Lessons Learned From A 100-mile Ultra

November 16, 2022 9:08 amNovember 22, 2021 12:17 am by Acadia Gantz

Type Bear 100 into your search engine and you’ll be greeted with a shining golden logo against a black background. “The Bear 100” it reads. “36 hours of Indian Summer.” Wow, you might be tempted to think . . . that sounds like one amazing race. However, it was no surprise to me when the … Read more

10 Lessons I Learned From My First 100k : UK Ultra’s South Downs

November 17, 2022 6:50 amJune 22, 2021 6:43 am by Maria Andrews

By Maria Andrews, all images copyright Stuart March Photography, used with kind permission I have dipped in and out of running my whole life. During my school days I ran cross country. Then, after taking a few years out to be a teenager, I fancied a challenge and signed up for a marathon in my … Read more

How I Ran My First 100k – Race To The Stones

November 17, 2022 6:31 amMay 12, 2021 2:26 am by Thomas Watson

Hey guys, waaaay back in 2015 I ran my first 100k and wrote this article soon after (one of my earliest!). I’ve since run a bunch more ultras and become a running coach, so I’ve gone and updated the article a little with some tweaks and better info. Here is it: how I made the … Read more

Hitting The Wall at 18km – The Cautionary Tale of My First 100km Ultra

November 18, 2022 12:36 pmSeptember 30, 2018 6:23 am by Thomas Watson

In this guest post, Tim Hopkin shares the story of his first 100km event, the Thames Path Challenge; including how he hit ‘The Wall’ after 18km! Firstly, apologies for what may be a slightly clickbaity title. But if ‘the wall’ is the point in your run when you feel physically and mentally at your lowest, … Read more

The Story of My First Marathon – Stanley, Falkland Islands

November 18, 2022 1:09 pmAugust 7, 2018 2:57 pm by Thomas Watson

Most of what I write on this site is marathon advice and information, but today I thought I’d share the story of my own first marathon. I made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons, but in the end, that first marathon is what catalyzed me to run dozens more in … Read more

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon – Field Report

November 18, 2022 12:37 pmMay 9, 2018 1:39 am by Thomas Watson

Macedonia’s capital of Skopje hosted it’s annual marathon this past weekend. In this guest post, local Slavko Desik gives his field report from the event, along with a wealth of local information for any runners interested in checking out a future edition of the event. Recurring annually around the beginning of May, the Wizz Air Skopje Marathon … Read more

Global Limits Bhutan – The Last Secret – 200km Race Report

March 15, 2020 2:11 pmJuly 20, 2017 7:48 am by Thomas Watson

The Global Limits ‘Last Secret’ race is a six-stage 200km race through the unique kingdom of Bhutan. Here, Colin Harper shares his epic account of the race in the Land of Happiness . . . (Warning: ultra-length post ahead!) The Global Limits series of stage races are a well-established set of adventure running through … Read more

250km At The End Of The World – Antarctica, The Last Desert

August 9, 2019 11:34 amMay 17, 2017 4:15 am by Thomas Watson

Brendan Funk is the youngest person to complete Racing The Planet’s 6-day, 250km Antarctica adventure race. Here is his full account of his journey through Antarctica.

Marathon Des Sables – An Honest Account From An Under-Prepared Runner

October 15, 2021 1:06 pmFebruary 13, 2017 8:58 am by Thomas Watson

The Marathon Des Sables is a 250km self-supported race across the Sahara desert.

Now with over 1200 entrants each year, the event is the biggest of it’s kind on the planet.

Participants usually train for months to condition their bodies and prepare for the race – but often other commitments and time limitations mean many runners turn up at the start line under-prepared. James Bowkett gives his first hand account of participating in the Marathon Des Sables, his first ever ultra-marathon, with less preparation than he would’ve liked . . .

The Way Of Legends – Race Report

June 15, 2017 5:50 amNovember 7, 2016 5:17 am by Thomas Watson

In September 2016 I ran the inaugural edition of the ‘ The Way of Legends ‘ stage race through Northern Spain. Steeped in local history, culture and gastronomy, this fantastically-supported event is a first-class example of boutique ultra-running, and is set to become a regular race on the must-do multi-day lists.

By Thomas Watson

Virgin London Marathon – Race Report

November 14, 2022 1:35 pmJune 8, 2016 4:18 am by Thomas Watson

26.2 miles of rhinos, velociraptors, carnival music and high fives – the London marathon is one of the most surreal and wonderful road races to experience in the UK. Coming back from a dislocated knee, Megan Davies shares her experiences from her comeback run . . .

Pikes Peak Marathon Guide

Running The Length Of Britain: 5 Lessons Learned From JOGLE

Ultra Race Romania 2022 – Race Report

Snowdon Skyrace – Race Report

The Bear 100: 13 Lessons Learned From A 100-mile Ultra

10 Lessons I Learned From My First 100k : UK Ultra’s South Downs

How I Ran My First 100k – Race To The Stones

Hitting The Wall at 18km – The Cautionary Tale of My First 100km Ultra

The Story of My First Marathon – Stanley, Falkland Islands

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon – Field Report

Global Limits Bhutan – The Last Secret – 200km Race Report

250km At The End Of The World – Antarctica, The Last Desert

Marathon Des Sables – An Honest Account From An Under-Prepared Runner

The Way Of Legends – Race Report

Virgin London Marathon – Race Report

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