We had been told at the opening race briefing that the race was one of two halves – the physically tough stages in the mountains, followed by the mentally draining stages across the plains. We were warned the plains were very flat and we would be able to see runners tens of kilometres ahead. HoweverContinue reading “In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – on the plains”
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In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – in the Mountains
Now everyone knows more about Uzbekistan than they probably wanted too, its time to talk about the race! We all assembled on the start line at 6:45am for the final briefing and Uzbekistan National Anthem, and at 7:00am the first Global Limits ‘Uzbekistan – In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great’ race started! Stage OneContinue reading “In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – in the Mountains”
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – Uzbekistan, a brief introduction..
Sometimes I find myself running a very long way away from the Pennine Way. Not at all Spine related but as I was privileged enough to find myself running the first ever ultra race to be staged in Uzbekistan I thought it was worth a few words…however I don’t really do a few words soContinue reading “In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – Uzbekistan, a brief introduction..”
The Way of Legends – The Golden Edition
I ran the Way of Legends in 2018. I came second to someone much quicker than me and had a bit of a tussle for my place with a quick Frenchman. It was a brilliantly organised race and one I considered doing again but then Covid happened, the race didn’t and it looked like theContinue reading “The Way of Legends – The Golden Edition”
The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Final part)
I attempted to get some sleep at the checkpoint but it didn’t work too well. Ironically the only place I was cold all week was in the sleeping area of CP5. I got up, got dressed and ate copious amounts of rice pudding with jam for breakfast. I was offered porridge but I felt riceContinue reading “The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Final part)”
The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Part Four)
Whilst the Spine Race presents a huge challenge for the runners, it is arguably even more of a challenge for the organisers. In both cases it is necessary to be prepared for all eventualities and try and have strategies in place to cope with them should they arise. In the case of the organisers thisContinue reading “The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Part Four)”
The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Part Three)
I don’t know how it works for other people but I find sleep at checkpoints slightly more elusive than I feel it should be. However I got some rest and a bit of dozing in so I did feel at least slightly refreshed when I got up. I showered, dressed and went looking for food.Continue reading “The Winter Spine Race 2024 – it’s cold outside…(Part Three)”
The Only Way Is Pennine... 