Inspiration

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

Elite ultra-runner and environmental activist Damian Hall tells us about:

  • The massive environmental problem we’re all facing in the next 8 - 10 years

  • What specific actions we can all start doing - We don’t have to be perfect… But we do have to do something!

  • An insight into his ultra-running training - A typical training week, his top training tips and what kit he uses

I hope that this article gives you some information and inspiration on the things we can start doing to save the planet.

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway has an incredible CV.

  • The first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain

  • Holds the world record for cycling unsupported across Europe

  • He completed a self-supported 4,000+ mile triathlon around the entire coast of the UK

In this article, Sean tells you about his incredible and inspiring athletic story, what his training looks like and how he balances life with his family.

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

2019 was a fantastic year for running performances.

And it seems like the quality and quantity of running tips and training advice is better than ever.

This blog lists out the best 23 articles that I read in 2019 - Covering training, racing, nutrition, psychology and inspirational stories.

10 Books That Make the Perfect Christmas Present for Runners

10 Books That Make the Perfect Christmas Present for Runners

Books are the perfect present for a runner for Christmas. You have plenty of time to read, plus you need some inspiration for the year ahead.

These 10 books are some of the best that have helped me with my own running.

And they will make the perfect Christmas present for the runner in your life… Or yourself!

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

What does it take to complete the most difficult adventure race in the world? The Barkley Marathons!

John ‘Random Forest Runner’ Kelly is one of the 15 people to have ever finished the brutal challenge, since it began in 1986.

In this article, John tells us:

  • The way he approaches failure

  • How he manages his time between family, a job and mega-challenges

  • Running training tips and the kit and nutrition he uses

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Adam ‘Tango’ Holland is an extreme endurance runner, athlete and world-record holder, who has:

  • Completed almost 450 marathons and ultra-marathons

  • Won more marathons and ultra-marathons than anyone else in Europe (top 5 in the world).

  • Become the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days

Adam tells us about his biggest achievements, top tips for running and his nutrition and kit advice. Plus, why he’s called ‘Tango’!

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

‘Mountain Man’ Matt Poulton is a fell runner and photographer.

He is currently combining both hobbies by attempting to run all the 284 Munros of Scotland, the 214 Wainwrights of Cumbria and the 3 Classic Rounds.

Matt tells us why he’s doing it, who inspires him and his running tips and advice.

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

This week, we get some expert pacing advice from someone who has helped thousands of people achieve their running goals.

Paul Addicott has paced for 82 running events. Mostly marathons. And so he has learnt a lot about how to run these type of events to achieve your target time.

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

Angela White, AKA ‘The Running Granny’, recently ran more than 800 miles in 18 days. Setting a world record in the process!

In this article ‘The Running Granny’ tells you:

  • About her incredible world record - Including why she did it

  • Her top tips for running

  • Her nutrition and kit recommendations

49 Inspiring Quotes that Will Put You on the Path to Successful Ultra-Running

49 Inspiring Quotes that Will Put You on the Path to Successful Ultra-Running

Sometimes you read lots of advice, tips and information but it just doesn’t sink in.

And sometime a quote can be a powerful motivation for you to push past a roadblock or a plateau that you’re facing in training and racing.

Here are 49 of the most inspiring quotes that can be applied to ultra-running