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New blog available on how to train for Marathon Des Sables. The most challenging part is actually getting to the start line. It’s a big investment so don’t be one of those (too many!) pulling out because of injury / incorrect training. If you fancy a great week with likeminded people we still have a few places available on our popular Lanzarote training camp in January (scroll for pics)! Check end of blog for details. 📸-> @iancorlessphotography . . . . . @marathondessables @clublasanta @raidlight #marathondessables #mds #mds2019 #ultrarunning #ultratraining #multistage #trainingcamp #lanzarote #runningcamp #clublasanta #trainsmart
Adventure is best when shared with great friends! This morning @iancorlessphotography @sondreamdahl and I started our climb up Toubkal from @refugetoubkal in the dark to reach the summit (4167m) at 6:55am just in time for sunrise. A magical time to be at the top, above the clouds, with majestic views over the Atlas Mountains. 📸-> @iancorlessphotography . . . . . #ontop #morocco #atlasmountains #views #toubkal #summit #mountains #adventure #raidlight #hokaoneone #timetofly #womenwhofly #sharethetrailrunningexperience #hokatorrent #raidlightresponsiv #myracekit #trailrunning #ultrarunner #altitudetraining #travel #adventuretravel
Views from summit of Toubkal @ 4167m. Was totally worth the effort and the sacrifice of a cut knee 😉. Rather sore legs today from all the downhill to get back to Imlil. . . . . . #toubkal #toubkalsummit #ontopoftheworld #views #atlasmountains #morocco #moroccotravel
Toubkal peak @ 4167m. We had a beautiful, tough, long day out starting and finishing in Imlil at 1800m elevation. Got some rain and thunder on the descent. It was a bit steep in places and consequently normal service resumed when I slipped on a wet rock and... wait for it... sliced up my knee 🙈👌. I’ll spare you that photo 😂. I suffered a spell of low blood pressure / blood sugar when descending (I knew the signs but didn’t address it in time - lesson learnt!). Still could have been a lot worse and it was really great to be able to summit this majestic mountain on day two here, having not been at altitude since January. Finished the day having dinner with the lovely @aliceoutthere1. What she doesn’t know about Morocco probably isn’t worth knowing. 📸->@sondreamdahl . . . . . #toubkal #toubkalsummit #whereirun #runnerslife #runnergirl #mountaintop #ultrarunner #atlasmountains #morocco #trailrunning #altitudetraining #raidlight #raidlightresponsiv #sharethetrailrunningexperience #hokaoneone #hokatorrent #timetofly #womenwhofly #myracekit #enjoyyouradventure #sziolssportsglasses #imlil
Tiny dot in a majestic landscape. Beautiful day out from Imlil to Toubkal. Toubkal refuge at 3200m in the background which we passed on the way. The refuge was plan A for today but we felt good so carried on to 3600m then turned back to Imlil when rain and hail came in (at that point I totally lost my mojo clinging on to steep, wet rock 😂). Tomorrow will be another long day out and perhaps to Toubkal peak as the altitude seems ok for us and weather might be kinder. 📸-> @sondreamdahl . . . . . #whereirun #runnerslife #enjoyyouradventure #sharethetrailrunningexperience #ultrarunning #toubkal #altitudetraining #morocco #atlasmountains #raidlight #hokaoneone #raidlightresponsiv #hokatorrent #timetofly
Morocco! Striking contrasts. Landed in pressing 41 degree C heat surrounded by polished stone and nearly melted into the tarmac just walking to the taxi. Then, a journey out of town, on gradually narrowing roads until 90 min later the car couldn’t get any further and our bags got transported up the mountain on a mule to our riad. Light rain, a few clouds, and fresh cool mountain air ⛰. The next few days we’ll train on and near Toubkal, Morocco’s and North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167 metres. I haven’t been at altitude since Everest Base Camp in early January so we’ll see how the body responds. I think it might take a few days to acclimatise. Loving the peace, quiet and friendly welcome back to this beautiful country and can’t wait to be on some mountains again! . . . . . #mountainrunning #mountains #imlil #atlasmountains #toubkal #trailrunning #ultrarunning #altitudetraining #sharethetrailrunningexperience #enjoyyouradventure #livelifetothefullest #behappy #raidlight #hokaoneone #timetofly #myracekit
Feet up for a bit as we’re heading for Paxos. Taking the opportunity as I have been promised a long run this eve by the very kind @sondreamdahl 😉. On a serious note recovery is so important. Now building up to my pre-break training volume I have some great days when everything is flowing and I still have some bad days when I need a lot of rest. The bad days appear to be getting fewer but I usually recognise one as soon as I wake up. I’m not a slave to a plan. I have an idea of what I want to achieve but my body is pacing the progress. I know when I can push, when I need to go very easy and when I need to just put my feet up. You can’t force recovery, it has to take its course and you need to be patient. You can however do a lot of things to aid the process such as getting plenty of sleep, eliminating stress triggers from your life, eating well, replenishing nutrients you might be lacking in, avoiding or reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, and surrounding yourself with people who love and support you. If you feel tired and stressed, do something about it today. Don’t trick your brain with another cup of coffee and pretend it’s not happening. It will only get worse. Be kind to yourself and create good habits. Not only will you feel better but you will be a better person to everyone around you! . . . . . #sailingingreece #greece #paxos #ultrarunner #ultrarunning #recovery #rebuild #destress #bekindtoyourself #raidlight #hokaoneone #sharethetrailrunningexperience #timetofly #womenwhofly #enjoyyouradventure #myracekit #eatwellbewell #whereirun #runnerslife #runnergirl #feetup
Good morning from Kefalonia. I managed to catch the sunrise this morning before heading out for a morning run. 10km non-stop uphill is not my preferred morning fix but totally worth it for the return downhill!! 😀🏃‍♀️ Now we’re heading back to Lefkas so 5-6 hours on the sea. . . . . . #sailingingreece #kefalonia #agia #ultrarunner #running #runnerslife #sunrise #lovedownhillrunning #morningrun #earlybird #summer #enjoyyouradventure #hokaoneone #timetofly #womenwhofly #raidlight #sharethetrailrunningexperience
Love running on the Greek islands. Here on Lefkas. It is hot hot hot 🔥 (had to buy this cap before I set off as I forgot to pack one), and, when the routes are planned by @sondreamdahl there is not a flat section in sight either 😂😱. The good news is that my uphill running is getting better. I often use my solo running time to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. Thanks @alexbanayan for having entertained me lately with the brilliant “The Third Door”. If you haven’t read it, grab it now. The interview with Alex on the @richroll podcast is a great listen too. If you seek some guidance or inspiration to make a change in your life, make a big decision, or just want to be that idiot laughing out loud on your next run, then these will achieve all three with inspiration and humour in abundance. The book reminded me a lot about my own story and my decision to risk everything, leaving the “safe” corporate career for an uncertain future and a life less ordinary. Something I have never regretted. Hope you’re having a great day! . . . . . #running #whereirun #ultrarunner #ultrarunning #trailrunning #greece #lefkas #sailingingreece #runnerslife #xkross #sziols #raidlightresponsiv10 #raidlight #hokaoneone #timetofly #womenwhofly #sharethetrailrunningexperience #enjoyyouradventure #myracekit #followyourdreams #live #livelife

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