by Claire Maxted | Nov 27, 2014 | Coastal Challenge Costa Rica 2015, Gear tests, Nutrition, Races, Reviews, Training
Struck with a revolutionary thought while running my 7 miles home in the mist and drizzle last night…my substantial, strong running thighs stretch the fabric of my leggings thinner than at my calfs, so they get cold. I often find myself putting on a pair of... by Claire Maxted | Nov 26, 2014 | Coastal Challenge Costa Rica 2015, Gear tests, Races, Reviews, Training
With my little toe nail firmly relegated to the dustbin, I was thrilled to be back running again last night. It felt great to fly through the streets of Stamford last night (Tues) with the Striders. Running really does give you a massive boost of positive energy, not...
by Claire Maxted | Nov 25, 2014 | blisters, Coastal Challenge Costa Rica 2015, Gear tests, Long runs, Races, Training
It was disgusting. Not to mention painful. And it was strange going from running over a marathon every day for 3 days in the fantastic XNRG Druid’s Challenge to barely being able to hobble around the Trail Running mag office. Look away now if you...
by Claire Maxted | Nov 11, 2014 | Health, Inspiration, Motivation, News, Training
Just found this searching for people who’s lives have been transformed by trail running, a blog and campaign called Too Fat to Run? It’s blimin’ amazing, I love what Julie is doing – getting everyone to run no matter what their shape or...
by Claire Maxted | Nov 10, 2014 | Coastal Challenge Costa Rica 2015, Druids Challenge 2014, Inspiration, Motivation, News, Races, Training
Do you ever get those race days where everything just seems to go right? I couldn’t believe that on Day 3 (28 miles) of the XNRG Druid Challenge I felt stronger than ever, despite having run 29 miles and 27 miles the previous two days running from Tring to...
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