Month: October 2024


  • Tips for Running in the Cold Winter Months

    When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, the temptation to skip a run can be strong. But with the right preparation and mindset, winter running can be just as rewarding as any other season. Here are some tips to help you embrace the cold and stay on track with your training: Dress in…

  • Training Tips for Busy Schedules: How to Fit Running into Your Hectic Life

    When reciting ultra running tales with others, one common question I get asked is; How do you find time to train for an ultramarathon? The simple answer, if you want something enough you will make time to fit it into your schedule. For context, I’m a family man and enjoy spending time at home with…

  • Race Recap: The Manchester Backyard Ultra – 2024

    The backyard ultra race has been around for nearly 14 years now, after the first one being held in 2011 in Tennessee. Invented by the famous endurance race designer Gary ‘Lazarus Lake’ Cantrell, who invented one of the toughest races on the planet, the Barkley Marathons. The backyard ultra has been growing steadily in the…