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The GB Rowing Challege
This year I have really been struggling with my running. I am not sure why, I put it down to the renovations in my new home taking up all my time and mind space but I actually think that it … Continue reading
The Trip to Remember
So this weekend its The Trip to Remember A 150 mile journey within 36 Hours, three disciplines. Cycling 45 miles – Rowing 95 miles – Hiking (running) 15 miles I signed up to this trip a couple of months ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Update
Tagged england, irish sea, margaret bowling, mark beaumont, Mark Cooper, micro adventure, rowing, runwithmark, scotland, snowdon, the trip to remember, training, uk, wales
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The Trip to Remember
I opened my email last week to find one sitting in there from Australian Ocean rower and all round inspiration Margaret Bowling It was entitled, “Last call for Applications.” I opened it curiously to find that it was a call for … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising, Media Coverage, Personal, Training, Update
Tagged dean karnazes, england, fundraising, irish crossing, irish sea, marathon, margaret bowling, Mark Cooper, motivation, ocean rowing, row the irish sea, rowing, Run With Mark, runwithmark, sport, support, the trip to remember, training, uk, ultra, ultramarathon, wobbly williams
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D33 Ultra Report
I had headed up to Aberdeen on the Friday at around lunchtime with my Friend Rhona. We made the journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen quickly and settled into a nice hotel called the Inn at the Park Hotel, conveniently around … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged d33 ultra, dean karnazes, england, marathon, marco consani, mark beaumont, Mark Cooper, nutrition, race, race report, racing, rhona summers, runwithmark, scotland, train for an ultramarathon, training, uk, ultra, west highland way, whw, whwr
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40 Mile Trainin Run Nutrition – Its not that Complex
I ran a 40 mile training run on Friday (4th March) and upon finishing was asked by a lot of people about who I ate, drank before, during and after the run. The thing is, you dont have to eat … Continue reading
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Tagged beetroot juice, dean karnazes, england, london 2012, marathon, marathon training, Mark Cooper, nutrition, olympics, orbana, runwithmark, scotland, team gb, training, uk, ultramarathon
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Why do you Run/Challenge yourself?
I decided to ask some people on Twitter to tell me why they choose to run/challenge themselves or enter races. The answers were very interesting but all had a common theme running through them….. Below are some of the answers, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged adventure, england, marathon, Mark Cooper, motivation, poll, running, runwithmark, scotland, survey, travel, uk, ultra, ultramarathon, why i run, why run
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I get contacted by people asking for help or advice on setting up expeditions or training for endurance events. Im not an expert but I try to guide people in the direction that worked for me. A lot of the emails that … Continue reading
Interview with Nutritionist Ruth McKean
RUTH McKEAN Age – 34 years old Hometown: I was born in Ireland but moved to Edinburgh when I was eleven so Edinburgh feels like my hometown. Brief Bio – I have a degree in Sports Science & … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, support, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged mark beaumont, nutrition, ruth mckean, scotland, sport scotland, uk
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Interview with Ultra Runner Jo Kilkenny
I havent met Jo yet but was made aware of her as she was attempting to set a new Womans record for most miles on a treadmill in 24hrs. Since getting to know her a little better I have been … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Uncategorized
Tagged indo ultra, jo kilkenny, marathon of britain, mimi anderson, runners world, running, sand-baggers, scott jurek, scottish ultra, training, uk, ultra, ultramarathon
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Lejog Cycle Blog from April 2009
Friday, 17 April 2009 Day 13 Dingwall – John O Groats !!!!! Was happy to get out of Dingwall and out of the shadow of the ross county stadium, a full 110 miles meant a start of about 7am, a … Continue reading
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Tagged john o groats, lands end, lejog, Mark Cooper, matt corney, runwithmark, uk
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Kelly Holmes in 2004 Double Gold – Amazing Video
Posted in Personal, support, Video diary
Tagged kelly holmes, marathon man, Mark Cooper, olympics, runwithmark, uk, ultramarathonman
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Support from The Prime Minister
Two weeks ago I opened an email from Number 10 Downing Street. You can imagine my surprise when I opened the email to find a letter from The Prime Minister himself….I wanted to announce this now. Mr Gordon Brown sent … Continue reading
Posted in support, Uncategorized
Tagged Mark Cooper, prime minister, runwithmark, sarah brown, uk
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Only 9 Days to Go….
Well everyone, there is only 9 days to go until departure date, the Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam leaves at 5pm on Thursday 29th April. I will arrive in Amsterdam at 9am on Friday 30th April (assuming there are no … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged dean karnazes, marathon, Mark Cooper, running, runwithmark, transport, uk, ultramarathonman
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Jog Scotland Supports runwithmark
Posted in Media Coverage, Personal, support, Video diary
Tagged jog scotland, marathon, Mark Cooper, Run With Mark, runwithmark, scotland, support, transport, uk, ultramarathonman, video
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The Scottish Sun
Posted in Media Coverage
Tagged marathon, Mark Cooper, runwithmark, scotland, uk, ultramarathonman
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Top 10 running quotations (not my top 10)
Top 10 Running Quotations Running Quotes #1 Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts. Steve Prefontaine Running Quotes #2 Some of the world’s greatest feats were … Continue reading
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Tagged marathon, Mark Cooper, Run With Mark, scotland, uk, ultramarathonman
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Dean Karnazes on runwithmark
“Mark Cooper is a true inspiration to all of us. I’m humbled by his undertaking and wish him the very best in both his running and in his charitable efforts.” Dean Karnazes
Video Diary – Headquarters
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Tagged dean karnazes, marathon, Run With Mark, running, runwithmark, scotland, uk, ultramarathonman
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Scott Hastings on runwithmark
“Mark your are gong to go to places you will have only feared about but within those places you will find strength and courage and I wish you all the very best.” Scott Hastings
Posted in support
Tagged dean karnazes, runwithmark, spain, support, uk, ultramarathonman, video
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Information about runwithmark’s route
Hi there, My final route information is in, I will be following the route of Mr Paul Benjaminse, a Dutch author and all round great man. The route was officially designed for cyclists to use so naturally my lightbulb moment … Continue reading
Posted in Route
Tagged marathon, Mark Cooper, netherlands, Paul Benjaminse, Route, running, runwithmark, scotland, spain, uk, ultramarathon
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