by Claire Maxted | Jan 30, 2019 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Multi-day, Training, Ultra
Here are 5 very useful lessons to learn from a DNF (Did Not Finish) on any trail race or ultra marathon. (For links to the chocolate & gear that I talked about scroll down!) Last May, 2018, I attempted the 250 mile (400k), 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra, a remote and...
by Claire Maxted | Jan 28, 2019 | running festivals, The National Running Show
It was great fun! There was so much to see and do at the National Running Show 2019 at the NEC. I was very pleased to see that the show is really interactive, with loads of stands offering gait or foot analysis, coaching, spin to win and LOADS of free samples and...
by Claire Maxted | Jan 23, 2019 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Multi-day, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Training, Ultra
Thanks so much to ultra runner Damian Hall for the Live Trail Chat tonight, and thanks to everyone for joining and asking so many great questions. This series is getting so popular now it’s impossible to answer all the live chat questions, so to get your...
by Claire Maxted | Jan 21, 2019 | 50 milers, Q&A, Training
How soon should you run 50 miles? How do you find local trail routes? How do you cure plantar fasciitis? And what are the best budget trail running shoes? Find out in my Q&A series, answering all your trail and ultra running questions. (Scroll down for links to...
by Claire Maxted | Jan 18, 2019 | Gear tests, Packs
Thanks everyone for joining me live for some break through running pack chat where we look at some new models for 2019 and some old favourites that we can now get for a lower price (whoop!) There are 14 reviewed here, so once you’ve watched this you should...
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