In my previous cross country post, I mentioned that I both love and hate it. It has been a month, so time for some more running in the mud. This time in we were in Cirencester for round 2 of the Oxfordshire Cross Country League, held in Cirencester Park, part of the Bathhurst Estate, with some lovely woods and a hill or two thrown in. This is a proper cross country course. I … [Read more...] about Oxon XCLeague – Round 2 – Cirencester
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Spartathlon 2018 – So Near, So Far
Spartathlon, a 246km (153 miles) race from Athens to Sparta in Greece. https://www.spartathlon.gr/en My first ever blog post is about this great race and my DNF. This is only my 2nd DNF in 32 ultramarathons and after three weeks I am still gutted. My other DNF was Thames Ring in 2017 after 134 miles. In both cases a problem with my left lower leg seemed too much to overcome. … [Read more...] about Spartathlon 2018 – So Near, So Far
