One of the hottest days of the year so why not do a 62 mile event across an unshaded ridgeway. LivingTheDream. No running all just slow walking so it’ll be even longer haha 😜

No running for the last few days, but I did go up 270 odd steps at Yorkminster Cathedral yesterday and got some free legwork exercise whilst sightseeing! I did better than expected!

Another half marathon event completed. 3 in 3 weeks. I thought I had done rubbish but made it to 10 miles before having to walk & run. Also this is a fast course so was faster in the first 6. Glad it's over, can have a bit of event rest until March now. Slowly getting faster.

Friday was my 2nd half marathon of the month, to celebrate Charles Darwins up coming birthday, a run around his home town of Shrewsbury. Around a cycle track. Boring course but very predictable. Now I just have to run in-between the long runs :)
#running #halfmarathon #ultra #author #books

Last weeks half marathon, first of the year (event) was the Warwick half. Great course, with lots of nice downhill sections and even the sun came out a bit. Starts and finishes at the race course. I was slow, but glad I was able to get out of bed. #running #halfmarathon #ultra #author #books

Final running event of the year done yesterday. Can't believe how slow I was (and how much I walked), my fastest half for the year is 2.09, so the lack of running this year has destroyed me. #running #ultra #runningbooks

My wife likes the Disney stitch character, so I take it with me on every running event I do. Other runners sometimes get the connection "Stitch".. "Running"... I normally take 2, one for the backpack and one for the hat/front of pack. I've seen quite a few runners do this, just a bit of fun.

When doing #Ultras and you've done them a few times you get to know the points in the course that are a welcome relief. This one is bitter sweet as its on Hadrians wall (70m Ultra), most of the major inclines are done, but the amazing scenery is also coming to an end. #running #fitness

Saturday Motivation: Running can hurt. I damaged a rib once coming down from Snowdon. It hurt and after I got over the initial embarrassment I pushed on and finished the event. My kids laughed at my video, but falling over is expected at some point, it's what you do after that counts. #dontgiveup

Looks like my decision to not go running was the right one. Sat in my home office writing a few pages for my next running book, when I heard a little crash, like a bin falling over. Look in the garden and my tree has fallen down. #StormDarragh #running #ultras

Recommendation Sunday: #Running tape, so amazon is full of no named brands these days, and knowing which one to buy is difficult. Though more expensive, RockTape is a reliable brand for both taping up before running, but I've also used it for my feet. #ultras #10k #parkrun

That was a slow run today. But at least I managed three runs this week, which is the first time I've done that since September. Maybe one tomorrow. Love my Epix 2 from #garmin though, never take it off. #running #runner #ultras #FitnessMotivation

Saturday evening running motivation, in a cold and dark UK town. Just as I am about to go running!

We choose to go running, not because it's easy, but because it's hard.... and sometimes because it's beautiful".