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This event is organised by Ourea who put on a number of great events including the Dragon’s Back (DB). I decided to enter a few months ago as I thought it would be really helpful as a final training effort … Continue reading →

Another solid month of training in my build up to the Dragon’s Back race in May. I ran a total of 184.12 miles with 29,892ft of ascent (which is equivalent to climbing Everest!).  

This week I wanted to do some quality sessions with plenty of ascent. Monday 22nd April – Club Fartlek Session 8.12 miles in 1:06:03 Ascent – 328ft As it was Bank Holiday Monday we only had 3 in our group … Continue reading →

In my latest LOVEultras vlog I talk about my preparation for the Dragon’s Back. There is just 4 weeks to go.

My plan for this week was to have a slightly easier week but with a bit more emphasis on speed. Monday 15th April – Club Fartlek Session 8.18 miles in 1:08:13 Ascent – 449 The session this week was our … Continue reading →

I’ve put a video together of my recce of Day 4 on the Dragon’s Back Course.

The highlight of this week was my final recce runs on the Dragon’s Back Course. Andy, Mark and I covered day 4 over Friday and Saturday. Monday 8th April – Run to and from work 4.16 miles in 38:08 Ascent … Continue reading →