Saturday Blueprint on the Sidmouth Saunter
The Sidmouth Saunter is an 18 or 30-mile walk or run event organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). This is a summary of my race in 2023, and some lessons learnt from the experience.
Running
Saturday Blueprint on Adventure
My wanderlust is calling me to challenge myself physically and mentally again. A Springtime rebirth if you will.
Saturday Blueprint on Dartmoor
Everyone can benefit from time in nature. Dartmoor is one such open space that I find hugely uplifting.
Complete guide to running periodisation
General Theory of Running Periodisation
1. Base building – improve aerobic fitness.
2. Strength and speed building – improve LT, strength and speed.
3. Specificity and peaking – improve aerobic threshold (marathon pace).
4. Tapering.
Specific Periodisation Approaches
My Combined Approach
Based on all the reading I’ve done, this is my preferred
Saturday Blueprint on Infirmity
On the infirmity of life through the lens of an ultra race.
Surprising lessons I learnt from running a 20 mile race in sandals
Last weekend I ran the Devonshire Dumpling
[https://ldwa.org.uk/CornwallAndDevon/W/3014/devon-dumpling-2022.html]. This is
an event organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association, with two route
options, 32km (20 mile) and 52km (32 miles). They have a walkers start time and
runners start time. I signed