Part 2 of Russell’s series documenting his London Marathon Load Up – Weeks 2 to 8 (inc Wrexham Half Marathon) London Marathon Week 2 of 12 Kids off school for summer holidays, new challenges. Having to get up at 5.30am to get my run done before taking the kids off Nina is fine most of the week, except on Wednesday … Read More
London Marathon Load Up – Week 1 of 12
London marathon approaches, so Russell Bentley lets us in on his load up – week 1 of 12 The training gets done. Or it doesn’t… On Tuesday Nina called me whilst on her way to work. The car was overheating. Lights were flashing, sirens were wailing. This was inconvenient for both of us. She had to get to work. I … Read More
Q&A with Russell Bentley
We enjoy a Q&A with Russell Bentley, Noble Pro ambassador Who you are and what you do? My name is Russell and I live in Snowdonia, Wales. I’m a coach and athlete, training for mountain and road races. Running in the mountains is my favourite thing to do in the world, but there is still something that keeps pulling me … Read More
Top Tips for a Marathon Build-Up
As so many of us (including myself) are now starting to build towards an autumn marathon, I thought I would share some of my top tips for a marathon build-up, to help you be in the best shape possible for when race day arrives. I have just started my 8th Marathon training cycle. So, here is what I have learned … Read More
How to Race 4 Marathons in 4 Weeks
How to race 4 marathons in four weeks? The answer is simple – it’s impossible! However, racing and running marathons are two very different things. In just a few weeks, I will be running 4 marathons in 4 weeks: Berlin Marathon: 25 th September. Sub 2:20 target!! London Marathon: 2 nd October. Pacing sub 2:38 bus! Chicago Marathon: 9 th … Read More
Combining Cross-Training with Running
Do you want to train more whilst building your running volume gradually? Do you want to run more but can’t? Do you want to run faster but want variety in your training plan? Combining cross-training with running might be the answer! What is Cross Training? Cross-training is adding another type of exercise to your routine so that you continue to … Read More
Running Through the Menopause
Let me start by saying that every woman’s experience of the menopause (and running through it) will be different. Some women are lucky enough to sail through it and hardly notice the changes to their bodies. Others experience severe symptoms which can make daily life a challenge. Sadly, I fell into the latter category and faced it full-on, rather like … Read More
Welsh Castles Relay and Trail Half Marathon Wales
Over two weeks Russell Bentley takes on the chaotic Welsh Castles Relay and races over the trails for a win in Coed Y Brenin at the Trail Half Marathon Wales. Weslh Castles Relay The Welsh Castles Relay is a 209 mile, 2 day race from Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, down to Cardiff Castle. 20 runners in a team, each covering … Read More
Mozart 100 (105km) race
Registering for the Mozart 100 the day before we set off from Kapitelplatz Square and enjoying the sites of the city was the calm before the storm. Salzburg is a majestic city with a huge baroque cathedral imposing down on the square- if you look closely at the photo you can see how big it is as I stand in … Read More
5 Tips for the Dragon’s Back Race
I’ve read everyone else’s tips on how to ‘slay the dragon’. Here are my 5 tips for anyone attempting the Dragon’s Back Race. I haven’t seen these anywhere else, so hopefully, they bring something new. Tryfan, Welsh for ‘Absolute Bastard!’ – Matt Whyman The goal of this post is to take one Dragon’s Back hopeful (could it be you?), who … Read More