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Posted on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Race recap Race reviews Running Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on June 22, 2018 Lifestyle Running 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...

Posted on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Running Tips & training Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on June 10, 2018June 21, 2018 Product reviews Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 Lifestyle Marathon Running Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Marathon Running Tips & training Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on October 4, 2017January 20, 2018 Ultra marathons

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....

Posted on July 14, 2017January 20, 2018 Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on May 21, 2017January 20, 2018 Ultra marathons

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...

Posted on May 20, 2017January 20, 2018 Ultra marathons

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...

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