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Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

I tried barefoot running shoes – here’s what happened

Image by Dim Hou from Pixabay

Runners still debate what’s best – thick-soled sneakers or barefoot running shoes? Does more cushion protect your feet better? Do minimalist shoes make them stronger? I was curious, so I gave barefoot running shoes a go.

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Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021

6 surprises from my first ultra marathon

Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay

When I started running, I’d have laughed if anyone had told me I’d enter an ultra marathon one day. I was an unlikely runner, not an ultra runner! Yet one chilly December morning, I stood on the start line for my first ultra event…

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Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

My Running Streak – What I Learnt by Running 24 Days in a Row

A runner looks at their sports watch.
‘sport-3874743_1920‘ by yellowcat on Pixabay.

I’d heard of a running streak, but never considered trying one. But with so many events cancelled this year, I decided to end 2020 with a different type of running challenge – I ran every day of advent.

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