Here's What You Could Have Run

Ep15: You could have been running the Lakeland 100. Dan did!

The Lakeland 100 is one of the most challenging single stage races in the UK. The DNF rate of 50% shows it’s a real step beyond your standard 100 and tests runners up to and beyond their breaking point.

With a combination of terrain and the always unpredictable Lake District weather you are as likely to retire from trench foot as heatstroke.

It’s this challenge that sets the race apart and ensure competitors return year after year to settle a score with the course.

 

Hear how Dan got on last year when he set out to put right his previous DNF.

 

Contains controversial discussions of iron distance triathlon VS 100 milers as well!

 

For more irreverent running nonsense head to www.runlikeduck.co.uk

https://lakeland100.com/

Ep14: You could have been running the Snowdonia Trail Marathon. Paul did!

“The Snowdonia Trail Marathon is a challenge in every sense of the word. Ascending 1,685 metres over 26 miles of iconic and spectacular trails, this epic race will circumnavigate and eventually climb Wales' highest peak - Snowdon.”

Hear how Paul got on last year and how shocked he was to find it was a little hilly. Yes even more incline than Rugby.

As an RD it was also good to get his view on the recent race postponements and cancellations including Paris marathon which is set to be postponed every month until the sky clouds over and the dinosaurs return.

For more irreverent running nonsense head to www.runlikeduck.co.uk

https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/snowdonia-trail-marathon/snowdonia-trail-marathon

Ep13: You could have been running The Spine Challenger. Chris did!

The Spine Challenger is the sister race to the full Spine. At ‘only’ 108 miles you could be forgiven it’s just another 100 miler but it’s anything but, as proven by the 60 hour cut off and even then less than 50% of competitors finish it.

Chris is a very accomplished runner and has a number of race wins and top 10 finishes at serious races like the Lakeland 100 so he’s anything but average but this is a race that pushed him well beyond anything else he’s done before.

https://thespinerace.com/events/2018/1/14/montane-spine-race-5gsj5

 

Ep12: You could have been running South Downs Way 100. Kerry did!

Now in the 9th year, another ultra from Centurion Running - the South Downs Way 100 runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, finishing on the running track for an amazing sprint finish!

It boasts a beautiful course, a couple of significant hills and a total climb of 12,700ft.

Sadly for 2020 it's had to be postponed to November so instead relive the race through an interview with Kerry and hear about her journey from cross country to ultra runner.

Ep11: You could have been running The Accumulator. I did!

The Accumulator is a virtual event set up by Mark Cockbain of Cockbain Events.

Run 1 mile on 1st May. Run 2 miles on 2nd May. Run 3 miles on 3rd May. 

Complete the whole month and it’s a minimum 496 miles for the month, or 798 km.

Find out why I joined a virtual event and how I got on.

Warning for swear words!

Ep10: You could have been running London Landmarks Half Marathon. Stuart and Spencer did!

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.

Spencer and Stuart have both run it as the official pacers. 

Hear their view of the event and why two ultra legends would put their trainers on for 'just' a half marathon.

https://www.llhm.co.uk/ 

Ep9: Meet the RD - Paul Albon of Big Bear Events

Meet the man behind Big Bear Events. Paul started running to lose weight before University and after a brief affair with triathlons returned to running and set up his Rugby based events company specialising in mid-week six hour timed events.

http://www.facebook.com/bigbearevents

http://www.bigbearevents.net

 

Ep8: You could have been running Grand Union Canal Race 145. Baz did with help of Rachel!

The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR145) is a 145 mile continuous race from Gas Street Basin in Birmingham, to Little Venice in London, entirely on the canal towpath. 

Hear Baz recount how he got on last year and the view of his support crew Rachel who tended to his every need and even found time to rescue escaped boats. 

http://www.canalrace.org.uk/

Helpful Race Hints

 

Ep7: You could have been running Shires & Spires. Katie did!

Shires & Spires is a 35 mile trail Ultra around the Northampton countryside, organised by the excellent Go Beyond Ultra.

Hear Katie recount how she got on last year when running it as her first ultra and advice for anyone considering getting a personal trainer or coach.

http://www.gobeyondultra.co.uk/

http://www.cleancoachkatie.com/

 

Ep6: You could have been running North Downs Way 50. Matt did!

Now in the 10^th year, another ultra from Centurion Running - the North Downs Way 50 runs from Farnham to Knockholt Pound.

It boasts some amazing scenic sections, a couple of significant hills and a total climb of 5,600ft.

Sadly for 2020 it's had to be postponed to July so instead relive the race through an interview with Matt, a big fan of hilly courses!