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
The Alpha Male Tale – Goucher v Songok
There’s book which was never written, but the colourful protagonists and their adventures would make easy writing. It’s called The Alpha Male Tale – Goucher v Songok. I have just finished reading Running With The Buffaloes, which followed a team of university athletes for a season as they trained for the USA Cross Country team title (they came 3rd). I … Read More
A Re-Born, Naked Runner
Rachel Ann Cullen, author of Running For My Life, writes… For the last six months, I have run entirely without a watch. No Strava; no HR monitor; no mile splits; no intermittent beeping or less-than-encouraging messages from an electronic device on my wrist informing me that I am ‘underperforming’. I am a re-born, naked runner. Why Naked? Why? It’s a … Read More
Isaac Songok And The Bull
When I first stayed with Brother Colm O’Connell in 2001, he had yet to cement his now legendary status as a coach. His stable of athletes at the time were drifting a bit. The Chirchir brothers (Cornelius and William), very talented but easily distracted, would often disappear for long periods. They never fulfilled their potential. Brother’s main sponsor died unexpectedly, … Read More
Jo Meek and the Bob Graham Round
Setting off from Moot Hall in Keswick to attempt the Bob Graham Round in under 24 hours filled me with fear. I was not underestimating this run. The Bob Graham Round is the epitome of fell running challenges: 65miles/ 105km with 28000ft/ 8300m of elevation. Planning the Round There were to be 4 runners from Devon trying to complete it, … Read More
Brathay 10 Marathons In 10 Days – Day 8
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Brathay 10 Marathons In 10 Days – Day 6
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Brathay 10 Marathons in 10 Days – Day 4
Hi everyone! It’s the Brathay 10 in 10 marathons – day 4. Time to head down for breakfast. Video of runner briefing Adam chats to Malcolm Collins [1:19] Malcolm: Today is my 100th lap of the lake including individual races, the 10 in 10, training runs etc Adam: Any favourite bits? Malcolm: Mile 9 and 10 has a nice sloping … Read More
Transition Week ™
It’s Transition Week ™ in Russell’s training… and apparently in his mind too! Nina is my Editor in Chief, and when I sat her down to read the first draft of my Wrexham Marathon writeup, the conversation went something like this: Well, what do you think? Honestly? It’s boring. I’ve just got to tell you, using my words to process … Read More