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Month: May 2012

London2Brighton 100km – My First Ultramarathon: The Story

12 MAY 2012 – LONDON TO BRIGHTON 100KM CHALLENGE – superbly organised by ACTION CHALLENGE Run – in my case – in aid of ROCKINGHORSE CHILDREN’S CHARITY   0355 hrs, Teddington Travelodge, London. Alarm goes off. Phone intentionally left on the other side of the room so I’ve got to get out of bed to hit ‘Snooze’! It’s a teeny bit early, but I need that nine-minute snooze time to re-group and start sorting my head without panic, stress or rush! Plenty of time for...

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My first ultramarathon – The Oscars speech …

The Oscars bit … Yep. Not letting it go without a few thanks because truth be told I would NEVER have started, much less finished, this challenge without the help of a few (although if I’m honest I probably took your names in vain once or twice on Saturday??) lol Karim … cannot believe, much less relay to others, the amount of support, commitment to my training and confidence in my ability that you’ve poured forth in the last two months; and for being the most amazing support crew on the day!...

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Amanda’s Save-the-Day Flapjacks!

Makes:  ONE REALLY BIG ONE lol … Sort it out yourself afterwards!   300g butter 60g soft brown sugar (optional – according to taste: add more coconut or raisins instead … or sweeten with agave nectar) 50g dessicated coconut 50g ground almonds 50g raisins (optional) 100g chopped mixed nuts 125g self-raising flour (wholemeal or spelt) 175g porridge oats Good handful of mixed seeds   Melt the butter. Chuck everything in – except the seeds. Use lightly sprayed baking sheet...

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For ref: Backpack and Drop bag contents

Note: This is for personal reference only!! God knows but the contents hereinafter will possibly shock and appal the seasoned ultra-runner. Let me re-emphasize the fact that I had NO idea what I was doing or what was in store. I’m keeping this and will add notes as and when I acquire useful (and knowledgeable) titbits of information from the pros. Having said that, it kind of worked for me so it can’t be too far out. ON MY BACK AT THE START LINE: OMM backpack … tried, tested and I love it! I use...

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