It was a big deal to run 102km. I wrote about my journey on the Foundation Run blog. Starting at the finish line, here are the entries.
Running the ultra-marathon: when training pays off
As I chew through the distance I start to appreciate just how well trained I am for this event…
Mental preparation is as important as physical preparation
For a bit of fortune telling, here’s a preview of the race from inside my head, a snapshot of what I think the day might look like….
Is ultra-marathon training bad for you?
Dude, whatever makes you feel better about sitting on the couch all day…
There’s this moment that apparently hits people about a few weeks before any big event. It’s the big wobble, the jitters, a general freak out…
Little decisions make a big difference
What type of socks? Which colour? Yes, the colour of my socks apparently matters too…
Why am I training for an ultra-marathon?
What on earth made me decide to run a 102km ultra? Given free time you’ll find me writing poetry or playing the piano. Ultra marathons are my wife’s thing, not mine…
Train like the Hulk so you can run like the Flash
Yeah, yeah, I know I’m mixing my superhero metaphors because the Hulk and the Flash are from two different comic book universes…
The ultra-distance I’m training for scares the pants off me. But that’s why I’m training…
Why that question about kilometres might be wrong
Hill repeats? Interval training? What is this dark magic?
What’s the best shoe for a 102km ultra-marathon?
My feet are on my mind…
Training for an ultra-marathon is more fun than I expected
There’s a lot of pain coming my way, but I’m having a great time. What’s changed?