running – Michael wants 2 run further

Dealing with a DNF

So on Friday at 9pm I tackled a local ultra challenge, a 75 mile unmarked route with 20,000ft of elevation. The course is a mixture of peat bogs, fells and footpaths and you have 24 hours to complete it. So I had a 22h 40m schedule. The first mistake I made was setting off atContinue reading “Dealing with a DNF”

A Trip to the Lake District

So as training intensifies, I have to add more elevation to my training. Living in the North of England means one thing ‘a trip to the Lake District’. The Lake district has some absolute superb running routes and we attempted the 30 mile course with 11000 ft of elevation called the”Tea Round”. It is calledContinue reading “A Trip to the Lake District”

John Kelly smashing it

John Kelly breaks pennine way record

So at the weekend John Kelly an American endurance athlete broke the Pennine way course record in the UK For those that aren’t familiar with the Pennine Way. Its is a trail stretching from north Derbyshires peak district, upto the scottish borders in Northumberland. It even includes a section along Hadrians Wall. It is 268Continue reading “John Kelly breaks pennine way record”

Craft CTM ultra Carbon

I am a big Tommy Rivs fan and have been so excited about the release of running shoe that he has been designing along with Craft Sportswear. Even more so when they got released here in the 🇬🇧. So as soon as I could then i ordered some. Yes the are expensive but after todaysContinue reading “Craft CTM ultra Carbon”

Six months on from Osteitis Pubis

In October I ran upto the top of Crossfell 893m (the highest peak in England, oustide the Lake District) and then back down. A 15 mile route and 2200ft of climbing. I had been struggling for weeks with pain in my adductors and abdominal muscles and the pain was worse on this run. I endedContinue reading “Six months on from Osteitis Pubis”

Week 2 training

This weeks training was a tough week. It included 28 miles and 2800ft of elevation, 2 strength sessions (one with physio) and 5 mile on my bike (to test whether it aggravated my Osteitis Pubis). I managed a 49 min 10k on Monday. It was a suprise, as i was just running on feel. IContinue reading “Week 2 training”

First week back training

So that is the first week back training for Junes attempt at the Mcwilliams around ultra. I ended up with 22.7 miles and 1758ft worth of elevation. All miles that were done on local muddy trails. I have sacrificed distance for elevation and will continue to do so. I struggled with the uphills but amContinue reading “First week back training”

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”