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Back running in a majestic desert landscape: the Tunisian Sahara and @ultramirage100k. In the latest episode of Talk Ultra I co-host and chat to @iancorlessphotography about coming back to racing after after my break, what this race was like, and how I managed the mental and physical challenge of running 100km on a lot of sand in 30+ degree C heat. As always we talk plenty of rubbish as well 😂🤷‍♀️. Hope you enjoy the show and the other interviews. https://iancorless.org/2018/10/10/episode-162-beth-pascall-casey-morgan-brutal-claire-and-elisabet-barnes/ . . . . . #talkultra #podcast #interview #desertrun #100km #ultramirage #umed100k #tunisia #tozeur #winner #podium #iamback #runner #ultrarunner
#Repost @runningforgood_film ・・・ For the next 4 days we are giving away Running For Good for free streaming on our site! Link in bio. It’s 11th already for some of you, so head over to watch @runningforgood_film for free now!!! #runningforgood @oakes.fiona
January is the month of training camps! I am so looking forward to our 4th year in Lanzarote, bringing together runners and walkers of all levels who aspire to do a multi-stage event or other ultra. You will learn all our MDS and desert running secrets, train with great coaches and likeminded people, improve your running technique with the legend that is @shane.benzie, get beautiful photographs by @iancorlessphotography (he’ll make you look like a pro even don’t feel like one!!), explore fantastic trails, experience a bivouac night under the stars and generally have lots of fun. We must close registration soon so don’t miss out. @sondreamdahl @clublasanta . . . . . #trainingcamp #lanzarote #ultrarunning #trailrunning #marathondessables #mds2019 #desertrun #desertrace #training #coaching #runcoaching #canaryislands #dunes #trainingisfun #runcamp #clublasanta
Job done today, very happy! 1st woman and 4th in general rankings. @ultramirage100k was super tough! 101km with A LOT of sand. I had no gaiters so stopped twice to empty sand out and now have some disgusting blood blisters and blue toe nails 🤮. But hey, it’s not supposed to be easy, is it? 😉 Thanks everyone for your support, it means a lot. It was good to be back racing although I had forgotten how painful it is 😂😂😂. Huge congrats to @elmorabityrachid, @sondreamdahl & @mohamedelmorabity who placed 1-3 in that order (those boys were too quick for me 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️). There have been some drop outs but this was a really tough race and everyone who attempted it has done really great for putting themselves on the start line. Many are still out there as the race finishes at 3am local time. Thanks to the @ultramirage100k family for treating us so well and putting on a superbly organised event. Now I’m going to make an effort to walk to the restaurant. Tomorrow I will likely need a wheelchair 😳. . . . . . #iamback #desertrace #umed100k #medal #thatwastough #raidlight #hokaoneone #myracekit #timetofly #womenwhofly #sharethetrailrunningexperience #enjoyyouradventure #desertrunner #ultrarunner #podium #win #neednewlegs #sziols #allsmiles #ultramirage
It’s time for my first race of 2018. Ultra Mirage stars at 7am local time in the Tunisian Sahara and I’ll be running 100km in the desert until some time this evening. Having had a long break this year to recover from adrenal fatigue I don’t actually know if I’m ready but there is only one way to find out...or as a friend put it “just man the f$ck up!” (that’s what friends are for, right?) 😂😂😂 I am very happy to be back in the desert and looking forward to enjoying this adventure. See you on the other side 👋🏃‍♀️🐪 @ultramirage100k . . . . . #ultramirage #umed100k #runnerslife #desertrace #raceready #manthefuckup #raidlight #raidlightresponsiv #hokaoneone #hokatracer #timetofly #womenwhofly #sziols #myracekit #sharethetrailrunningexperience #enjoyyouradventure #ultrarunner #tunisia #tozeur #desertrun #desertrunner #100km #running
Someone just reminded me of my biking days so here’s a #tbt to 2008 when I did it quite a lot. It was before running and getting two Great Danes (!) which started to occupy too much time and I eventually quit riding a sold my beloved all black VFR800. I had time to have two crashes before then resulting in two write-offs 😱. Apparently I was lucky to survive the first, and the second put me out of running for a year due to a knee injury. Judging by the state of my knees from running I am not sure which of these activities is the most risky though 😂🤕. I do miss my bike and maybe one day I’ll get another one. The gear is waiting in the loft 😀🏍 . . . . . #goodmemories #bikergirl #vfr800 #trackracing #cbr600 #adventurous #livelifetothemax #havefun #runnerslife
Behind this unassuming door in Tunis’ Medina is the Dar Ben-Gacem guesthouse. So much more than a hotel though! It’s a peaceful sanctuary and a beautiful representation of Tunisia’s architectural and artistic heritage, dating back to the 17th century. Thanks for having us @darbengacem @ultramirage100k 😊🙏 @sondreamdahl . . . . . #tunisia #tunis #darbengacem #travel #adventure #exploretheworld #medina #tunismedina #umed100k #ultramirage #runnerslife
I am very honoured and grateful for the opportunity to make a tiny contribution to this inspiring documentary about @oakes.fiona. Fiona is a remarkable runner and human being! Her passion, drive and commitment to her cause is just incredible. Head over to @runningforgood_film to learn about her story, and while you’re waiting for the film to be released, Keegan’s other films really are a must watch! @runultra_official @richroll @marathondessables ・・・ #Repost @runningforgood_film ・・・ “Did you like @wthfilm ? Did you like @cowspiracy ? Then go and pre-order Keegan Kuhn’s new film @runningforgood_film now! (Link in bio) and be the first to see it! #runningforgood “
And off again! Tunisia next stop for @ultramirage100k. I’ll spare you my thoughts on Gatwick airport but suffice to say I’ll be very happy when we take off 🤣. Looking forward to running 100km in the desert...I think.. 😂😳. I’ll share a few more thoughts on that pre-race. Happy Wednesday everyone. 👋👋 . . . . . #umed100k #ultramirage #ultramarathon #100km #frequentflyer #frequenttraveller #adventuretime #adventure #travel #desertrace #desertrunning #runnerslife

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