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This epic trail race will make you fall in love with Finistère, France
Trail du Bout du Monde This is a review of the 2022 Trail du Bout du Monde, the trail race at “the end of the world”, as Finistère is affectionately known. The event offers three race distances – 20km, 37km, and 57km. I chose the… Read More »This epic trail race will make you fall in love with Finistère, France
Are you ready to run an ultra? 5 simple steps to be sure
I’m lining up for an ultra this weekend – The Trail du Bout du Monde – 57km along the coast of Finistère, close to my current home. I’ve been wanting to do this race for years, and finally we’re here at the right time, the… Read More »Are you ready to run an ultra? 5 simple steps to be sure
Five ways strength training can improve your running
The debate around strength training for runners continues to rage on, with some experts calling it essential, and others considering it a waste of time. Why bothering lifting weights when you could just spend more time running? This debate may never be settled, but one… Read More »Five ways strength training can improve your running
A multi-day run… the easy way
Think big, go small I recently celebrated a birthday and what I asked for was in keeping with my preference for experiences over objects. I just wanted to do a multi-day run. I have written about my love for the GR34 trail, which traces the… Read More »A multi-day run… the easy way
Trail Racing at the End of the World
My first ultra in three years They say that time flies. I try to fly against that notion and focus on the richness of every day in an effort to keep time moving slowly. I believe that time only flies if you let it. When… Read More »Trail Racing at the End of the World
Trail running at the End of the World
Finistère : the end of the Earth If you’ve visited France, you’ve probably been to Paris. The museums, the cafés and restaurants, the culture, the lights. It’s enchanting. Maybe you went to see the D-Day beaches in Normandy, up north by the English Channel. An… Read More »Trail running at the End of the World
The life-changing magic of run training plans
Training plans – where to begin? Most people who decide to sign up for a race as a challenge, whether a couch to 5k program or a marathon, are going to follow a training plan. There are endless free or low-cost options to choose from… Read More »The life-changing magic of run training plans
You signed up for an ultramarathon… now what?!
5 action steps to prepare and train for an ultra You did it! You set some goals for the year, and you signed up for a race that aligns with those goals! Now comes the hard part, or is it the fun part? Depends on… Read More »You signed up for an ultramarathon… now what?!
2022 goals and projects
Having written my 2021 Year in Review, it’s time now to look forward, set some goals and intentions for the year ahead. You may find this a useful exercise for your own running, athletic, or even personal development. I have been doing this for years,… Read More »2022 goals and projects