Tag Archives: ultramarathon

Highland Fling 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lornpearson

Someone searched today on ‘Lorn Pearson Highland Fling’ and got to my blog… well… it took place yesterday (Saturday 28th April) but I didn’t do it. I decided that the D33 was the Ultramarathon for me to have done and … Continue reading →

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I’ve entered a few more races…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lornpearson

Ok…. so I’ve just entered two 2012 races in two days now… I think I better get a grip.  😉  (Add to that the Barrathon I entered last week, and that’s 3 races in less than one week I’ve entered!) … Continue reading →

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Top 10 ways to Improve Your Trail Running

Posted on January 19, 2012 by lornpearson

This weekend will see my first trail run on the West Highland Way this year, in preparation for the 53 mile Highland Fling Ultramarathon in April.  I’ve mentioned before that I’ve found trail running to be very different to road … Continue reading →

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I’ve entered the Highland Fling Ultramarathon!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by lornpearson

Ok, so after much deliberation… I’ve finally entered the Highland Fling Ultramarathon: a 53 mile run from Milngavie to Tyndrum along the West Highland Way. It takes place at the end of April so after Christmas I’ll have around 16-17 … Continue reading →

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Thinking about running an ultramarathon?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by lornpearson

Thinking about doing an ultra marathon? 8 weeks ago I decided I was going to enter an ultramarathon. I did think it might be a tall order, but after having completed the training for the marathon in April and completing … Continue reading →

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Weather for the Clyde Stride

Posted on July 12, 2011 by lornpearson

As you probably know, 8 weeks ago I entered the Clyde Stride, my first attempt at an ultra marathon distance.  I’d run a few marathon distances and honestly thought I would be ok to train for the Clyde Stride in … Continue reading →

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Wk21 – 10.25M hilly Pollock Park

Posted on June 2, 2011 by lornpearson

Wednesday night and I had a slightly hilly 10 miles around Pollock Park planned.  I’ve realised I prefer running in the morning – getting it out of the way, so I don’t put it off… but 10 miles (1:20) is … Continue reading →

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Glasgow to Greenock route

Posted on May 31, 2011 by lornpearson

I’m planning roughly a 26 mile training route this weekend – from Glasgow to Greenock along the national cycle network route 75. I’ve done Glasgow to Paisley along the old railway route a few times and I’ve done some in … Continue reading →

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Wk20 – 21.5M training for Clyde Stride

Posted on May 29, 2011 by lornpearson

Week 1 long run of training for the Clyde Stride.  Saturday morning and I was really looking forward to my longest run since the marathon about 7 weeks ago. I’d run 16 miles a fortnight ago, and I was planning … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato, Oat and Honey mix

Posted on May 27, 2011 by lornpearson

Ok, so I read somewhere that runners who do Ultra marathons tend to rely on actual food to fuel their runs, instead of just gels and energy drinks (like I have done for training for and completing marathon distances). As … Continue reading →

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