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24hr Treadmill Video

Posted on 01/11/2011 by Mark Cooper

Distance was 129.2 mile and I’ve just been told that I am 16th in the world for overall distance (even ahead of Dean Karnazes) http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/treadmill.html Thanks to Cut Mustard TV for making the film!

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Ultramarathon Training Plan

Posted on 14/06/2011 by Mark Cooper

Before the d33 Ultra this year I was sitting having breakfast before the start of the race and got chatting to a few fellow runners who were enjoying their pre race meal. After the race I found out that one … Continue reading →

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The Trip to Remember

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

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 →

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Sometimes you’ve got to go through hell to get to heaven

Posted on 29/03/2011 by Mark Cooper

Here are some simple mind tricks that help to get me through hard/long runs. On any run, no matter what length it is or the level of runner you are there will always be a moment when you have that … Continue reading →

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D33 Ultra Report

Posted on 23/03/2011 by Mark Cooper

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 →

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40 Mile Trainin Run Nutrition – Its not that Complex

Posted on 07/03/2011 by Mark Cooper

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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Interview with runner Vanessa Buckle (10 marathons in 10 days)

Posted on 05/01/2011 by Mark Cooper

I met Vanessa via her twitter account http://www.twitter.com/vanessabuckle   I was instantly drawn to her because we have both suffered the loss of a parent. Also due to the daunting challenge she has set herself in 2011, to run 10 … Continue reading →

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2010 Review – A Year of Discovery

Posted on 31/12/2010 by Mark Cooper

It is the end of 2010 and for many reasons the best year of my life. I thought about documenting this years events for my own records and decided that I may as well share it with you. I hope … Continue reading →

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Only 9 Days to Go….

Posted on 21/04/2010 by Mark Cooper

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 →

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The Run Addicts Feature

Posted on 24/12/2009 by Mark Cooper

Here is an exclusive interview I had with Run Addicts, a great new website for runners will tips and advice,check them out. Mark http://www.runaddicts.net/interviews/50-marathons-in-56-days-for-charity-interview-with-mark-cooper

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