Category Archives: Lessons learnt

Lesson learnt from Hardmoors 55

Posted on March 28, 2014 by johnkynaston59

Last night I was at a 50th Birthday party for one of the schools I work with so I didn’t get home until 8.45pm. I’d arrange to go for a run with Katrina and being the star she is she … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from Hardmoors 30

Posted on January 8, 2014 by johnkynaston59

Another easy run at lunch time today.  Feeling good a week after the Hardmoors 30 race. I like to do a post on lessons learnt from each ultra race I do.  For this one I’m going to do something a … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from UT100k race

Posted on September 18, 2013 by johnkynaston59

This lunchtime I went for my first run since Saturday’s race. I have been so pleased with the way my feet and legs have recovered from the race. Last night Katrina and I went for a walk and we were … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from the whw race

Posted on June 27, 2013 by johnkynaston59

Tonight I went for an easy run with Katrina and her friend Tracey. This is a weekly run for them but the first time I’ve joined them. I thought it would make sure I didn’t do anything silly! We did … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from the Hoka Highland Fling

Posted on May 1, 2013 by johnkynaston59

As this was my 7thHighland Fling and 22nd ultra overall I would like to think I’m getting most things right by now!  But there are always things to learn and relearn so I like to write things down before I … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from the Glenmore 12hrs

Posted on September 6, 2012 by johnkynaston59

I did my first run since Saturday tonight after work. It was meant to be a very easy run but it was very windy and wet and so I worked a little harder than I’d planned. My legs felt fine … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from the Highland Fling

Posted on May 3, 2011 by johnkynaston59

Another thing I like to do after an ultra race is to write down some lessons I have learnt. But before I do a couple of photos from the race. The first one taken by Steve Walker at the start. … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from RAW Race

Posted on September 23, 2010 by johnkynaston59

I find it’s always good to look back over a race and note down what I learnt which hopefully will help me in future races. So what did I learn from Saturday’s River Ayr Way Race? The route was really … Continue reading →

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Cateran Trail results and lessons learnt

Posted on May 18, 2010 by johnkynaston59

After going for easy walks on Sunday and Monday I was ready to get out running again today. My legs felt good but I took it nice and steady and enjoyed my run in the sunshine. I should have worn … Continue reading →

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Lessons learnt from the Highland Fling

Posted on April 26, 2010 by johnkynaston59

Another of the things I like to do after an ultra race is write down some lessons that I’ve learnt. I find it really helpful when things have gone well and also maybe more importantly when things haven’t gone as … Continue reading →

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