Category Archives: dragon’s back ultra

Dragon’s Back Training Week 1

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

My big race for 2019 is the iconic Dragon’s Back. It is a 5 day stage race along the spine of Wales from North to South.  I’m really looking forward to it but I’m under no illusions that it is … Continue reading →

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Video of Day 3 Recce on Dragon’s Back Course

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Here is my video of my Day 3 Recce on the Dragon’s Back course.

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Plans for this weekend - Recce of Dragon’s Back Day 3

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

This weekend I’m looking forward to heading down to Wales to do a recce of Day 3 of the Dragon’s Back Course with my friend Andy. The plan is as follows Friday after work – Drive down to Dolgellau. Andy … Continue reading →

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LOVEultras 042 Dragon’s back 29 1/2 weeks to go

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

I thought I would do another vlog with how my training and preparations for next year’s Dragon’s Back race is going.

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Dragon’s Back Recce weekend 2

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Once again my good friend Andy Cole joined me for a recce of Day 2 of the Dragon’s Back course over the weekend 17-19th August 2018. I drove down to Chester after work on Friday arriving about 6.30pm. After a … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Back Day 2 Recce Video

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

I took some video clips of my recce run with Andy Cole over the weekend. Unfortunately the cloud base was low so we didn’t get any views from the tops!

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parkrun & Lochwinnoch Loosener

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Since January when I felt I got going with my training for the year I haven’t done any speed work as I was cautious with my ankle after last year’s tendon injury. I felt that if I did some faster … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Back Recce weekend 1

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

I really enjoyed my first recce weekend on the Dragon’s Back course with my good friend Andy Cole. I’m in doubt that this is going to be a tough challenge that is going to test me to my limits. I … Continue reading →

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Plans for my Dragon’s Back Recce Run

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

My big target for 2019 is the Berghaus Dragon’s Back. Even though I have 3 more ultras to run this year Ring o’ Fire - 3 day 135 miles - Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September Dunoon - 33 … Continue reading →

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LOVEultras 041 Dragon’s Back 45 weeks to go

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

My main race for 2019 is the iconic Dragon’s Back starting on Monday 20th May 2019. I plan to do some regular, but not weekly!, vblogs about my preparation. In this first one I have a look at the race … Continue reading →

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