by Claire Maxted | Aug 30, 2018 | Advice, Beginners, Pikes Peak Marathon, Training, Uphills
Get faster and more efficient at running uphill with the best training and technique tips from the pro trail runners at the Pikes Peak Marathon 2018 in Colorado. They should know a thing or three about uphill running as it’s a 13mile run with 2382m ascent to the... by Claire Maxted | Aug 23, 2018 | Beginners, Books, Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Half Marathon, Insulation, Packs, Q&A, Training
I’m back with my Q&A series, 5 questions answered this time, starting with the top 10 tips for your first trail half marathon, including some great vegan fuelling choices, GPS watch recommendations, an insight into my current mileage (ahem, not much at the... by Claire Maxted | Aug 15, 2018 | blisters, Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Long runs, Q&A, Socks, Ultra
Which type of sock is best in your quest to banish blisters – a single or double layer? I explain the difference, and reveal the pros & cons from real runners. Watch this so you can make a more informed choice and prevent hot spots, chafing and blisters with... by Claire Maxted | Aug 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Motivation, Training
Hey everybody! My Love Trails Festival edit is now live on Wild Ginger Films YouTube channel. Read my review of this Gower-based festival, held annually in July, in this previous blog post. Fancy it next year? Check it out here!... by Claire Maxted | Aug 6, 2018 | 100 milers, Bob Graham Round, Interviews with legends, Ultra
Very recently I was thrilled to interview Hoka athlete Jim Walmsley who completely smashed up the Western States 100 record this June. He ran it in a blistering 14 hours 30 mins which took a massive 16 min chunk off Tim Olson’s previous record. Jim was a... 
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