Tag: Ultra marathon

September 30, 2015

Featured Runner of the Week – Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek! When the name of Scott Jurek comes up in the running community, the following come to mind: Born To Run, Western States 100 and possibly the best ultra runner of our time. Jurek made his name in the ultra running community long before Christopher McDougall made him a household name in his bestselling book. Winning the Western States 100 seven years in a […]

Motion Motivation Running Ultra Running

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 […]

Marathon / Half Marathon Marathon Tips Marathon Training Running Tips Running Training Ultra Running

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 […]

Inspiration Inspirational People Marathon Tips Motion Motivation Nutrition Running Running For Beginners Running Technique Ultra Running

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 […]

Goals Inspirational People Motivation Running Ultra Running

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 […]