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In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great – on the plains

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”

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..”