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Battle Of Britain
By Andy Blackford on 31/07/2004 16:37:05
August 1, 2004, sees the start of the second annual Marathon of Britain: a glorious six-day, 175-mile ultra through the heart of England. Here's Andy Blackford's account of last year's inaugural event
Into the hills: leaving Malvern on Day OneIt was 6pm. The sun, relenting after a scorching assault upon the day, cast a benevolent glow upon the golden stone of a handsome Cotswold church – and, in its peaceful graveyard, upon a small, nervous group of ultrarunners. Rory Coleman,...
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50, not out
By Trinity on 01/08/2005 09:45:43
RW member Trinity tackles her longest-ever ultra-distance event, the 50-Mile Challenge in Kent, along with 15 other RW members...
I actually remember filling out the entry form for the 50-Mile Challenge, thinking it was such a good idea. I'm in the second year of a four-year build-up to the 89km Comrades Marathon in South Africa in 2007. I thought that running the 50 would give me an idea of how my body cop...
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Spinach and walnut pesto
By on 16/03/2011 15:30:50
An ultra-healthy variation on the runner’s favourite pasta dish
Every marathon season, pasta sales go through the roof, with runners looking to maximise carbs before big races. Traditional pesto, made with basil and pine kernels, is delicious, but why not update it with walnuts and spinach and add that to your spaghetti instead? With its pepp...
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MdS Race Diary: Stages 1 and 2
By on 10/04/2012 16:27:02
Our intrepid ultra reporter has hit the Moroccan sands running...
Here at RW Towers we haven't had any emails from Jamie just yet... But the online tracker on the Marathon des Sables website (darbaroud.com) shows him as having completed Stages 1 and 2 and sitting in 330th place. Considering there are 849 competitors left in the race this is pre...
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We Put Your Posers to Paula
By Jane Hoskyn on 31/08/2006 12:08:11
Paula Radcliffe answers your questions on socks, ultras and Big Macs
an ultra-marathon?(Duncan Sadler)No! A marathon's far enough. It's the perfect distance for me, I wouldn't go further. Mind you, I said that before I moved up to marathons...Paula and friends limber up in Regent's ParkWhat cross training do you do
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Three Try a Tri
By on 13/06/2006 12:17:00
Last year three RW guinea pigs took up the total-body challenge of the Michelob ULTRA London Triathon
the Olympic distance Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon last year.Heidi Age.... 29Strengths RunningWeaknesses SwimmingTriathlon experience... NonePB's10K - 39 minsMarathon - 3:13Favourite Races... Ultra MarathonsMy training programmeThe Runner The runner among
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Q+A: How should I train for a 50K?
By Ric Munoz on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q. In my time as a runner, Ive run seven marathons, and now I want to train for an ultra-distance trail run of 50K (just over 30 miles). How should I modify my marathon training to prepare for the longer race?A Assuming that your seven marathons
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Marathon of Britain 2005...
By Runner's World on 23/12/2004 11:01:37
175 miles, six days... you know you want to
If you'd like a running achievement you'll never forget - or you'd just like to use your running to explore more of the country you live in - you might just be on the right page.Starting in the Malvern Hills and ending at Nottingham Castle, September's six-day, 175-mile Marathon ...
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How Far Can You Run?
By Jane Hoskyn on 08/09/2006 06:43:20
It's probably further than you think - here's how to find out
Dean Karnazes on a typically epic training runWhat is Dean Karnazes made of? When the US ultra-marathoner announced his plan to run 50 marathons through 50 American states in 50 days, people thought he was either superhuman or insane. Mainly
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Q+A: How do I train for Lands End to John O'Groats
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
can follow a conventional marathon training schedule, trying to run 60-80 miles a week. This should be preceded by an autumn programme of 50-60 miles a week, taking in some half-marathons and maybe a marathon. Because your goal is an ultra
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