Article by Xmiles

On the 15th May 2016, I'll be taking part in Nuclear Oblivion. This is a 48km obstacle race, which we are given 9 hours to complete. Due to the extreme nature of the course, there is an expected finish rate...

Pre Knowing that for most long distance events you “get what you’re given” at aid stations, I like to vary my nutrition a fair bit in training. This also has the advantage of allowing me to try out new things,...

PRE RACE I start increasing the percentage of carbohydrate in my diet a day or two before race day. The breakfast before is normally porridge with honey and dried fruit + nuts. This is usually 3 hours before. I supplement...

THE EVENT The Y3P is a 24 mile Fell race over Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough (+700m) Peaks. The first recorded traverse was in 1887 and the first actual race in 1954 (6 starters, 3 finishers). I love a race with...

The Race Starting at 1000m above sea level in the town of Chamonix within the Mont Blanc valley, the race included two major climbs the first being 2200m before a decent and the final long climb up to the finish...

Pre It is not essential but I do quite like to have what me and my husband like to call our 'gourmet dinner' the night before a big race, which is fish fingers, chips and baked beans! and a glass...