Race Recap: Race to the King (85km ultra)
Having enjoyed Race to the Stones so much in 2017, I knew I had to sign up to another Threshold event in 2018. They are not the cheapest races, but you get SO much value for money and they are...
Category: Ultra marathons
What to pack for an ultra-marathon?
So the question I get asked the most is…what are you taking to your ultra-marathon? Here’s a preview of what I will be taking to Race to the King this weekend, bearing in mind I will be camping overnight. Wearing...
Ultra marathon – FAQ’s
I thought it would be helpful to put a FAQ together based on all the questions I get asked on a regular basis. I should add a disclaimer at the start to say I am not qualified in any way...
Product review: “Oofos” recovery footwear
I have seen a lot of people wearing these big foamy looking flip flops. Many of my friends own them and rave about about comfortable they are. I decided I wanted to see for myself what they were like…. so...
February 2018 – What a crazy month!
Thank you February 2018 – you have been incredible. I have made massive progress towards my London Marathon training – conquering some of my biggest distances on the plan: 16 miles, 18 miles and 20 miles. I am well ahead...
What to eat and when whilst running?
One of the most popular questions I get asked is what I eat and drink on my runs. So here is the lowdown on what works for me. Ultimately though, we are all different so it may not work for...
Race recap: Race to the Stones (100km ultra marathon)
Why? In October 2016, I went on a weekend away with some friends and we discussed the crazy idea of running an ultra marathon. I spent a few months thinking about it, debating whether I was even capable of it....
It’s the night before the ultra marathon…
14 July 2017 So, it’s the night before my very first ultra marathon: Race to the Stones 100km. If you’re thinking of doing an ultra marathon, or you just enjoy revelling in my madness, I wanted to document how I...
A week in the life of an ultra marathoner
I have had a few messages on Instagram (@martha_runs) about what my weekly training schedule looks like and what I eat now that I am training for an ultra marathon. So, I thought I would share this week’s plan with...
Ultra excited – the road to 100k
I can’t believe it’s already been four weeks since the London Marathon. I’m going to be completely honest. I have had a difficult month. I didn’t give myself enough time to recover and my legs have punished me. It feels...