Michael

Lets talk trainers

As i do quite alot of running (1700 miĺes a year (ish) and varied terrains (fells, trails and road). I have tried out alot of different shoes from 10mm drop to zero drop. I currently wear Altra for both road and light trails. Paradigm for the road and Timp 2.5 for light trails. It tookContinue reading “Lets talk trainers”

To be coached or not to be Coached

So this is my first week back to training and i have received my first weeks training schedule. This training involves the following Monday – 25 mins Recovery Tuesday – 50 mins Endurance (zone 2) Wednesday – Hill strides 6 x 20s efforts with 2 min recovery & running drills Thursday – 50 mins enduranceContinue reading “To be coached or not to be Coached”

1st of Training for Mcwilliams Ultra round

The plan was to be up at 6am and get out to the local fell and get 6 mile in before breakfast. In reality up at 8.30 and a quick cup of tea. Then a 5 min drive to Waldridge Fells. A quick 5 min stretch (something I have sworn to do, after been diagnosedContinue reading “1st of Training for Mcwilliams Ultra round”

Got to start somewhere

I am a 46 year husband and dad of two. I have set up a blog and want to share my running and fitness journey and hope to help others.