Tag: endurance habits


  • 24 Yards and a Warning I Couldn’t Ignore: Manchester Backyard Ultra 2026

    13 June 2026. Giants Seat Scout Camp, Radcliffe. My third crack at the Manchester Backyard Ultra and the one that possibly taught me the most. If you’ve never done a Backyard Ultra before, here’s the short version: everyone lines up at the same start line, runs a 4.16-mile loop, and has to be back before…

  • Unbreakable Runner: Building Habits That Actually Matter

    People love to talk about big mileage, the latest flashy running gear, heroic long runs… but the truth is, the unbreakable runner who goes the distance isn’t just built out on the trails. They’re built in the quiet, repetitive, slightly boring little bits of everyday life. The unbreakable runner doesn’t rely on talent or hype.…