TRAINING

Hampton Court Half

21-02-16

The original Hampton Court Half Marathon is run over a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace to the South West of London. My opening competition finished in 1 hour 30.

There is no easy way to prepare for the MDS, so I have decided to go for a mixed approach, weekly gym sessions for strength, 4 to 5 runs (gradually building in distance and speed) as well as a couple of high intensity sessions. However, to keep focus and push my body to its limits, I have signed up to a host of competitions from half marathons to a 64 mile ultra as well as a collection of heat and altitude running trips abroad. I will keep this page up to date with images (mainly of training), results and any up and coming competitions all of which I would warmly welcome support or running partners.

Hastings Half Marathon

20-03-16

94th place finish out of around 3500 in 1:28. This was however the hardest race/run I have taken on to date as you spend half he race just climbing hills- lesson learnt for next time- check the course beforehand and prep accordingly!

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Jurassic Quarter Ultra Marathon

21-05-16

My first major test, The Jurassic Quarter is a new 46 mile Ultra Marathon along the South West Coast Path in the UK.

Completed in a time of 09:30 hours and in the top 3rd of the field. A very tough race-run/climb/walk combo but had fantastic support!

The RAT – Roseland August Trail

13-08-16

A straight 64 mile run across the Cornish coastline kicking off at 12:05 in the morning. By far the longest and toughest of my prep runs covering over two and a half marathons in a single stint. Any support will be more than welcome- a more thorough plan and goal will be set nearer the time.

Richmond Training Run

02-06-16

What was meant to be a lap of Richmond park ended up being a 22 mile run, including a lap of the park as well as a straight shot down the thames back to Fulham- slightly blistered feet and tired legs, but good to know the engine can handle the distance..

Northumberland Kielder Marathon

02-10-16

Currently my final marathon of 2016, I will hopfully be pushing for a near(ish) 3 hour finish. The Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon route follows an almost entirely off-road course around northern Europe’s largest man-made lake, Kielder Water, in Northumberland.