Tag Archives: ultra

I am running again!

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Mark Cooper

I got my running mojo back! I ran the Highland Fling Ultra in April 2012 and since them I haven’t run another race, I made this decision on purpose, in three years I ran nearly 9,000 miles and when my … Continue reading →

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Speyside Way Ultra

Posted on 29/08/2011 by Mark Cooper

The main reason I entered the Speyside Way Ultra was to get a couple of nights camping with my mate Matt. Every year we go away together and do some travelling/camping and so far this year we hadnt managed to get … Continue reading →

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Keeping track of the 24hr Treadmill Run

Posted on 26/07/2011 by Mark Cooper

Hey folks, Writing just a quick entry today to let everyone who is interested know that there will be live tweeting from the 24hr treadmill run this Thursday. The event starts at 6pm on Thursday 28th July and finished 24hrs … 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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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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Why do you Run/Challenge yourself?

Posted on 25/02/2011 by Mark Cooper

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 →

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Guest Blog with the one & only Marvellous Mimi!

Posted on 20/12/2010 by Mark Cooper

I fist heard of Mimi through ultra runner Lee Chamberlain, after a little research I was so impressed with all that Mimi had achieved I knew I had to get in touch with her and ask if she would be … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ultra Runner Jo Kilkenny

Posted on 19/11/2010 by Mark Cooper

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 →

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Guest Blog Post by Kate Bolton-Jones author of Go Faster Foods

Posted on 28/10/2010 by Mark Cooper

I had the pleasure of contacting Kate way back when I bagan my training for the 1,311 mile run, I had a rough idea about nutrition but wanted a point of reference that not only told me what to eat … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Ultra Report

Posted on 03/08/2010 by Mark Cooper

On Saturday 31st July 2010 I awoke at 4 am in Bowness-On-Solway due to run the entire length of Hadrians Wall. Me and Ferelith left the wonderful B&B and headed to meet Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell who would also be … Continue reading →

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