Pursuit of the Impossible
Tag: running
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It’s been a while since I’ve done some mountain training with some real elevation gain, since I completed the Race Across Scotland 215 in fact, back in August 2024. So about time I got some serious climbing into the legs in preparation for this years events! Enter – Yorkshire 3 Peaks. If you’re a trail…
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Keeping your heart rate in Zone 2 (about 60–75% of your max heart rate) during an easy run is key for building endurance and aerobic efficiency. A rough guide to workout your max Heart Rate to get you started is 220 minus your age. For example, for a 40-year-old, take this away from 220, this…
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Listen to your body! Quality miles beats Quantity every day. There is no set amount of weekly training miles you need to hit when in training for your ultramarathon. It will depend on your physical fitness levels, your experience, your daily commitments, the distance you are training for and so on… I’ve had training blocks…
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A new race added to the calendar, the Ultra Scotland 100 mile with GB Ultras. Taking place on 7th June and will hopefully be leg 2 of 4 for my attempt at the 100 mile Grand Slam for 2025. This race takes on 100 historic miles across the beautiful Southern Upland Way. Starting at St…
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An ultramarathon pacing strategy depends on a variety of variables, such as the terrain, the distance, personal endurance and the weather to name a few. So here are some different strategies I’ve used either in races or long training runs, that may help you decide. Even Pacing – Easy, just target to maintain a steady…
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A Deep Dive into Performance, Design, and Value of the North Face TR Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes. Introduction When it comes to trail shoes, The North Face are starting to establish itself as a trusted brand among the ultra-running community. I’ve been testing out the Offtrail TR Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes recently and think they…
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So, if you’re reading this, then you’re probably thinking about dipping your toe into the world of ultra-running and signing up for your first 50 miler and now need a 12 Week Training Plan. Or maybe you’ve already taken the plunge, and now you’re wondering how in the world you’re going to actually make it…
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Finding the perfect trail running shoe can be hard. I’ve certainly tried many brands and models over the years. Theres always one or two things that could make the shoe better suited to your running gait, running style or comfort requirements. For me the ideal trail running shoe needs to be lightweight, breathable, have sufficient…
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The new Garmin Fenix 8 watch is the latest addition to Garmin’s flagship series, and it comes with several upgrades and new features that make it a top contender in the world of multisport smart watches. The series includes a range of different model types to suit many different requirements and use. Case sizes of…
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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…