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Gorgeous Run

October 30, 2022 Jake Taylor

7 miles ended with this sunset. Love where we live. 35 miles done this week. Onwards and upwards. Continue reading Gorgeous Run

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Gothic Challenge Marathon #46

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 Jake Taylor

Today I decided to chill out and run a nominal pace as opposed to aiming for a time. Sub 5 hours would do me. I set off uber early expecting traffic as it’s Monday but forgot it’s half term in … Continue reading Gothic Challenge Marathon #46

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Unusual Suspects Marathon #44

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 Jake Taylor

Today started like this So I was expecting some weather but not snow for 3 hours and a bit. I’m jumping ahead, I got there bright and early as usual and got my bib for the three days. Number 135 if … Continue reading Unusual Suspects Marathon #44

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Nutrition

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 Jake Taylor

I’m trying a whole new nutrition strategy this weekend, new pre and during and post race food. Sort of. Here’s what I usually eat every single day: Breakfast: 100g Greek yoghurt 10g crushed pecans 10g crushed walnuts 10g cacao nibs … Continue reading Nutrition

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Ranscombe Farm and Hugin Challenges

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 Jake Taylor

So these two were right after Xmas and Disneyworld weeks so right after three weeks of relative gluttony and excess and certainly too much beer and cheese and not enough running. I know I did marathons on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and the Disney early Jan but that’s not consistent training – that’s just running off my previous training and coasting it. These two were the weekend after I landed from Disney so I’d had not day off and no time to catch up on my sleep/ training. This sounds like I’m warming you all up for … Continue reading Ranscombe Farm and Hugin Challenges

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Tailwind Challenge

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 Jake Taylor

On the advice of a running friend I’ve signed up for this. Tailwind Challenge I think I’ll be ok as it’s just a marathon but a day after I get back from Disneyworld. Continue reading Tailwind Challenge

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30 Miles

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Jake Taylor

So today I decided to run a 30 miler even though meant to not be running, I wanted to give my Brooks Ghost 8 trainers a good send off even though I’ve only had them since 25th June! Here’s my Strava results. I slowed down twice for a hill there and back at 10 miles and another confession is I stopped and took a breather about 20 times in the run. It was so hot I was going to break so the time is not a real time. I set off at 6:05am and got back dead on 12:00pm so I … Continue reading 30 Miles

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Day 3

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Jake Taylor

So my blisters have healed thanks to zinc tape and my favourite cream Sudocrem– not bad as my last marathon was Sunday. I am meant to entering a time of periodisation but I might go for a 30 miler next Wednesday to test some nutrition strategy I have. I think I’m eating too many Clif bars and think I might be able to get by on 1.5 per marathon instead of 3. I’ll let you know. My legs feel good now with no DOMS or aching. I still feel a little tired and weaker than usual so it’s good I’m … Continue reading Day 3

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