If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating a correctly balanced diet for trail and ultra running, Renee McGregor’s book More Fuel You is for you! It’s about understanding your body’s needs, in particular what to eat and drink (and when), if you take part in endurance sport and outdoor adventures. I’ve waited a while to write this review as I wanted some time to put the learning into practise..
Read MoreThe race is weird, Nicky is wonderful, and so is Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons 2019. Presided over by cult leaderish organiser Laz Lake, the Barkley Marathons promises to ‘shred your ego and your clothing’. Enter Nicky Spinks and it’s legendary ultra runner v legendary race…
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of entering the Dig Deep Trail Ultra 30 race, do it! Don’t be lulled into thinking it’s a soft option for an ultra though, there are several tough ascents and you’ll really feel them…
Read MoreI met Ronnie at Alpkit’s HQ and showroom, a warehouse heated by two huge red enamel woodburning stoves. Ronnie’s desk is on a mezzanine, surrounded by swatches and prototype garments. Ronnie is Senior Clothing Designer, and a keen climber, which means she's able to test all of the products she designs...
Read More"In sport psychology we work a lot with a vision or a goal. Just thinking about how we can reach it makes us focus more... If you have a goal, it actually makes you move forward a lot..."
Read More"Warning! The High Peak Marathon can test a competitor’s fitness, endurance and navigational skills to their limit." Meet Beauties and the Bog, the women's fell running team training for an overnight ultramarathon...
Read More
