by Claire Maxted | Oct 22, 2020 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Beginners, blisters, Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Dragon's Back Race, Injuries, Multi-day
How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended. Nikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race... 
by Claire Maxted | May 11, 2020 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Multi-day, Ultra
Cape Wrath Ultra & Dragon’s Back Race event director and elite athlete Shane Ohly from Ourea Events shares the top 6 mistakes that lead to runners dropping out of his multi-day races. I hope you find his advice super useful as you prepare for your next long... 
by Claire Maxted | May 4, 2020 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Multi-day
The Cape Wrath Ultra is a 250 mile, 8-day race across the remote Scottish Highlands, from Fort William to Cape Wrath – the most north-western tip of Scotland. It takes place in May every other year and entrants come from all over the world, including Japan,... 
by Claire Maxted | Apr 30, 2020 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Multi-day, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Training
Record-holder & ultra running coach Marcus Scotney explains what it takes to train for and complete the 250 mile (400km) 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra in Scotland, UK. (Scroll down for links to other useful films and gear we mentioned) In this episode you’ll find out how... 
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 | Aug 23, 2018 | Beginners, Books, Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Half Marathon, Insulation, Packs, Q&A, Training
I’m back with my Q&A series, 5 questions answered this time, starting with the top 10 tips for your first trail half marathon, including some great vegan fuelling choices, GPS watch recommendations, an insight into my current mileage (ahem, not much at the...
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