Tag: training

Running Hard – Going That Little Bit Further

by runningdutchie

Here's a piece that I wrote for Run ABC for the June/August 2015 publication about getting into ultra running which might interest some of my readers. I hadn’t heard of ultra running as I started my first ever marathon on the streets of my city of birth Amsterdam in 2010. As I was slowly churning … Continue reading Running Hard – Going That Little Bit Further

Run The Blades

by runningdutchie

On the drive over from Edinburgh to Glasgow basking in the Scottish summer of lashing rain and high winds I did question the sanity of going to run a 50 km ultra through Whitelee Wind Farm, the largest on shore wind farm in the UK. What made me question this even further was Dion egging me on … Continue reading Run The Blades

Animo Transvulcania

by runningdutchie

Animo (Spanish) for spirit & courage Courage and spirit are most certainly what's needed for this race that is a true test of strength and true grit by all that venture to even the start line. Transvulcania is a 73.3km single stage race set on the volcanic island of La Palma, with 8,525m of climbing, … Continue reading Animo Transvulcania

Pondering about Pilgrims

by runningdutchie

Need a great way to flush out the excesses of the festive season?  Then look no further than Extreme Energy’s Pilgrims Challenge.  66 miles over 2 days on the North Downs Way with 2,364 metres ascent is enough to scare off the most stubborn mince pie!  The format is to run 33 miles from Farnham … Continue reading Pondering about Pilgrims

My 5 favourite runs in Edinburgh

by runningdutchie

Whether it’s New Year’s Resolutions, you were inspired by the stunning feats at the Commonwealth Games last year, or even by your neighbour or friend that gets out running in our beautiful city; every day is a great day for running in Edinburgh.  I have put together a list of my 5 favourites to share … Continue reading My 5 favourite runs in Edinburgh

It Never Rains in the Kalahari

by runningdutchie

There is something truly unique about the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM)-250km self sufficient race through the desert over 6 stages/7 days that brings you back time and time again. The Kalahari didn't fail to deliver another exceptional week of stunning beauty, stiff racing competition and fabulous camaraderie. After finishing KAEM in 2013 and having learnt … Continue reading It Never Rains in the Kalahari

Jog Scotland at Westwoods

by runningdutchie

I got asked to cover the running group that Brendan and Fiona run at Westwood's health club while Brendan was recovering from an injury. I was to look after the 6pm class, intermediate group of mixed abilities with numbers varying each week but anywhere from 6-14 at a time. Having only recently 'qualified' as a … Continue reading Jog Scotland at Westwoods

Incorporating strength training

by runningdutchie

Runners run, right? But what about strength training? I have come to realise through my own experiences with strength training and research into how the top runners train that it is an integral part of a runners training plan if they are to succeed. I dabbled in crossfit last year for a few months from … Continue reading Incorporating strength training

Mystique of the Mohican

by runningdutchie

When our friend, Peter (Princess) Joergensen, suggested we join him on a trip to America to run the Mohican 100 we didn’t really take into account how soon it was after running Marathon Des Sables but wanted to give it a go. And let’s face it, any excuse that results in ending up in New York & … Continue reading Mystique of the Mohican