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13th Nov 2024

Conquering the Azores: Day 2 Race Report of the Ultra-X Azores

Morning broke on day 2 to the sounds of bird song. I began the usual morning routine on a multi day race: coffee, breakfast, re-pack kit and a visit to the washrooms. Luckily I had a packet of facial tissues… Continue reading
13th Nov 2024

How not to run the Ultra-X Azores 110 – Day 1

DAY ONE It’s rapidly dawning on me that a few sessions with the treadmill set to an incline doesn’t prepare you for a mountain ultra. My legs seem to be staging a coordinated strike, my calves refusing to work as… Continue reading