I have one descent week of training behind me. Last week had one track session, a couple of easy runs and a 2h long easy run. This… Read more “Speed Kills! But then what does not kill you makes you a better person – or so they say!!”
Category: training
Newlands Forest TT
So here is a little uphill time trial to have a go at. From the Fire Base do a short warm up (you may want to add… Read more “Newlands Forest TT”
On Track:
September was always going to be my month of recovery but I ended up doing more running than anticipated. Nothing focused, just running because I want to.… Read more “On Track:”
Refocus:
The big question in my head for the past week has been what to focus on for the rest of the year. It was always going to be… Read more “Refocus:”
Random thoughts around gear and techniques
In a sport like trail running we pay a weight penalty for every extra tool we carry with us, so getting kit that really works is critical!… Read more “Random thoughts around gear and techniques”
UTMB update 2
As of this week I enter my second 4 week block of peak training for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The event is 7 weeks away… Read more “UTMB update 2”
In Search of my Central Governor:
I was told it existed by the likes of Prof Tim Noakes and Ross Tucker who recon that something in our brain is the true limiter to… Read more “In Search of my Central Governor:”
In search of a Hill:
Apologies for this self-indulgent post. My mind is so pre-occupied with the Ultra du Mont Blanc that I think of it constantly. I am trying to find… Read more “In search of a Hill:”
UTMB prep 1
This is the first (of several I am sure) journals about my prep for the Ultra trail du Mont Blanc in August. Phase one of my training… Read more “UTMB prep 1”
leo rust 