Alan Purvis … Why does anybody want to put themselves through the pain of running 26.2 miles? When I first started serious running over thirty years ago it was regarded as the pinnacle of a lifetime in the sport. About the only marathon around was the Windsor to London and it would have a field … Continue reading Kielder Marathon
Daily Archives: 17th October 2010
Back when my foot was just fixed from my first of 3 breaks this year I had a notion I would get all the Ultras out of the way, storm Hardmoors 114 have a few weeks rest and smash my marathon PB at this flat marathon. Breaking my foot another twice this year put paid … Continue reading Abingdon Marathon
It was a bit of a shock to find frost this morning and it was my first race with a base layer and buff! I had no idea Richmond was so close, only 30 miles away, so I parked up fairly early with Jane in the marketplace. We sat and scoffed cakes and drank coffee … Continue reading Richmond Castle 10K
What a great day for a fell race. Sunny dry with a very light cold breeze. I was the only Elvet Strider on the start line as we set off along Levisham Moor skirting around the strangely named Hole Of Horcum. The ground was good indeed – too good for me, I was quickly overtaken … Continue reading Saltergate Gallows Fell Race