Category: Ultra Running

July 7, 2015

30 Days To 50k

50k in 30 Days! That’s right, I have 30 days to get ready for my 50km run. How have I been preparing for it? The truth is, very poorly. Yes, I have been running (although I have been actually running less in the past month), however, I am far from where I want to be. 30 days to 50k – how much of a difference […]

December 4, 2014

How To Run Far – My 50k Running Experience

How To Run Far! I started off with a half marathon. That was the first event I trained for when I began my running adventure at the age of 35. Running came about by chance. It was a means to gain more energy in everyday life. As I got going, I realised that in order to keep this activity alive, some goals more relevant to […]

October 13, 2014

How Can I Improve My Marathon Pace

Can I Improve My Marathon Pace? A simple question I asked myself, to which I already know the answer – of course I can. The real question is HOW. What is the best way to improve marathon time? Usually, I write about events after they already took place. This time, I decided to write about my preparations as they happen, to share my thought process […]

September 14, 2014

Lessons Learned From Top Ultramarathoner

Long Distance Running Tips When I got a chance to run with one of the world’s top ultra marathon runners I knew I was in for something special. Not only has Piotr Kuryło run in over 50 marathons, he took part in numerous ultra marathons, including a second place finish in the Spartathlon. However, his biggest feat was a run around the world which took […]

August 21, 2014

Running With the Best – My Run With Piotr Kuryło

“Dream dreams, but live the impossible” goes my motto. And on this occasion, these are not only empty words. I can honestly say, I had the privilege to live it! Less than 4 months ago, I pickup the book by Christopher McDougall, Born To Run. That triggered several events which led me to learn of my fellow countryman, Piotr Kuryło, and his amazing feats. This […]