Arc of Attrition ✅ 27:34:42.

Really tough underfoot conditions which made me question my life choices a few times but very proud to have finished.

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How far out do you start your taper for an ultra? I’ve always gone with 2 weeks, but back in the summer I tweaked my calf 4 weeks out and was forced into an early taper, then had the best race of my life. It’s left me unsure what to do this time around…
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Fantastic morning out on the moors! Didn’t see a soul for the first 3 hours, so peaceful.

And that completes my peak week of my Arc of Attrition training 🥳

#dartmoor #trailrunning #running

Fresh pair of Speedgoats for the Arc.

Not sure how I feel about white trail shoes though 😅

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25 miles of cost path fun with full Arc of Attrition kit and fuel, a good test! Biggest surprise - Despite more mandatory kit than last year, I must have packed it better or something as my pack actually felt more comfortable than before 🤷‍♂️

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Didn’t have the time to hit the trails this morning so I had to make do with the canal path. 10 miles @ MP with a savage headwind. Stoked to be back running faster paces with no calf pain! #running

5 treadmill miles + strength session at the gym early this morning, then back home for the important stuff 🎄

Stunning crisp morning dog jog along the riverside! #running

8 mile pace progression. Very satisfying pace chart 😃

I’ve been slowly building back after a calf strain in September, so it felt great to build into some faster paces for the first time in a while.

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What are you currently using to take on the trails?

My current favourites are TNF Alta Mesa 500’s. Perfect for runnable non-technical trails.

I also love my Speedgoats, great all-rounder, it I could only pick one, it would be these

Hoka Tecton X 2 - fun for going faster.

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Got home from work late, it’s pissing it down and I have a hill reps session… the pre-run procrastination is real 😅 !

Get changed and get out has turned into, sit on the bed for half an hour and doomscroll. Urrhhhh
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Stormy afternoon miles on the south west coast path! Great prep for whatever weather the Arc will throw at us. #running

Easy miles in the snow tonight 🥶

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My no1 goal this training block is to stay healthy!

Back in Jan I started the Arc of Attrition with flu symptoms and chesty cough. Terrible idea! After 25miles of coughing my guts up, I DNFd and I still feel cheated out of all the hard work I put in beforehand. This year will be different #running

Tights on for the first time this year. Winter has arrived! 🥶

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