Posts by Robin Clarke
50km Ultra Trail Marathon Nutrition Report
Dave Troman (left), receiving his 2nd place prize, a pair of Hoka One One from Eóin Lennon (centre) and Race Director Charles Sproson from Mountain Run (right) I took a slightly more prescribed approach to my nutrition for this race. Normally, in an ultra marathon, I wouldn’t like to predict how my stomach would cope…
Read MoreOCR Bing Blazer 2015
Well where do I start, this event was AWESOME, fantastic course, fantastic obstacles, great atmosphere and to top it all off the weather was glorious. The day for us started off with a short drive on a beautiful sunny morning to Armadale. Car parking was easy to find then a short walk to the main…
Read MoreRacing Without Gels
Yesterday was Keswick AC’s 15mile 6,100ft Helvellyn and The Dodds Race from Threlkeld which attracted a field of 167 on a cold breezy day which was absolutely freezing on the tops. As there is no water anywhere on the route I took 500ml of Mountain Fuel and a couple of emergency gels. The first climb…
Read MoreFellsman Race Report
For the last four months I’ve been preparing for this 61mile 11,000ft ultra distance fell race. Now in its 53rd year the race is a classic test of endurance and navigation following a route from Ingleton over the highest terrain of the Yorkshire Dales to Threshfield. I’d run 13hrs 57mins previously and wanted to beat…
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