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20 reasons why Breaking 250 is different from other multi stage ultra marathon training plans
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

20 reasons why Breaking 250 is different from other multi stage ultra marathon training plans

Are you searching for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will challenge you, has bags of adventure and breath-taking views? But perhaps you’re not sure if it’s possible for you. Read on to find out why my Project: Breaking 250® programme is the perfect fit for you. I want to share 20 reasons why it’s the best fit, so you’re super clear why this is the programme you need, not anything else.

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10 reasons why you need to enter a multi stage ultra marathon (even if you’re starting from almost zero)
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

10 reasons why you need to enter a multi stage ultra marathon (even if you’re starting from almost zero)

Need convincing that a once in a lifetime experience that will challenge you, has bags of adventure and breath taking views should be on your race calendar next year? If you have been toying with the idea of challenging yourself to do something totally new and outside of your comfort zone, 2023 is your year. Let’s look at the 10 reasons why you need to enter a multi stage ultra marathon.

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5 multi stage ultra marathons you’ll want to enter in 2024
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

5 multi stage ultra marathons you’ll want to enter in 2024

Atacama Crossing (Chile) is an event that’s close to my heart because 5 years ago I was standing on that very same start line about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This would be the catalyst for everything else that followed, I just didn’t know it yet. Here are 5 multi stage ultramarathons you’ll want to enter in 2024.

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What is a multi stage ultra marathon?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

What is a multi stage ultra marathon?

Are you searching for a once in a lifetime experience that will challenge you, has bags of adventure and breath-taking views? Let me introduce you to the multi-stage ultramarathon. A multi day ultra is held over more than one day And they usually take place in spectacular and remote places that you never would have dreamt of visiting before.

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Which ultra running vest?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

Which ultra running vest?

Has your mileage started to increase on those long weekend runs? Are you looking to spend a whole day on the trails or in the hills with friends or maybe you are looking to tackle your first ultra marathon? The reality is you don’t need to be running an ultra marathon to use a hydration vest.

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9 ultra marathons with the most elevation gain
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

9 ultra marathons with the most elevation gain

What is the hardest ultra-marathon? I’ve seen this question banded around a lot recently but for starters there are so many factors that go into making an ultra-marathon ‘tough’. Whether that’s steep ascents and descents, gnarly terrain, unforgiving temperatures, or crazy long distances.

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What is the difference between a marathon and a ultra-marathon?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

What is the difference between a marathon and a ultra-marathon?

I see so many women getting sucked into marathon training because they think it’s the logical next step. But I am here to remind you that ultras are basically just longer slower marathons where you are practically encouraged to walk and eat a lot. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a marathon and an ultra-marathon, I’ve got you covered.

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10 October ultra marathons in the UK
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

10 October ultra marathons in the UK

It’s time to start thinking about autumn ultramarathons. I’ve onboarded a new athlete recently who’s training for England 50 with Ultra X in September and it’s getting me excited about autumn events again. Know you want to get something in the dairy for the end of the year but not sure where to look? Here are my 10 top picks for October ultramarathons in the UK.

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What to do the week before your ultramarathon?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

What to do the week before your ultramarathon?

As summer ultramarathon events are edging ever closer, here’s comes the dreaded ‘T’ word that every ultrarunner fears – the taper. You’ve put in the miles; tapering should be the easy part. Here are 6 things you can do the week before your ultramarathon to help you avoid the taper tantrums.

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How did I become a running coach
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

How did I become a running coach

In 2014 I stood on the start line of my first ultra-marathon. I was part of a women’s only ultra team. We were a group of 10 ordinary women, who were collectively taking on something bigger than anything we’d ever done before. We were becoming a part of something extraordinary.

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How to choose your first ultramarathon
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

How to choose your first ultramarathon

Thinking about taking on your first ultra this year but unsure of which events are good options for first timers and which ones you should steer clear of? With no shortage of ultra marathons out there now, it can be tricky to know where you should begin and what considerations you should make when choosing your first event.

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10 things I wish I knew before my first ultra marathon
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

10 things I wish I knew before my first ultra marathon

When I finished my first ultra marathon, I made a boat load of mistakes in getting to the start line. With over 6 years of ultra running under my belt, I truly wish I’d known a few things sooner because it would have helped avoid injury. And more importantly, I would have gotten their so much quicker and had heaps more fun along the way.

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Am I too old to run my first ultramarathon?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

Am I too old to run my first ultramarathon?

The average age to run an ultramarathon for the first time is 36, which has held fast for decades. The second most common age to do an ultra for the first time is 40. If you are considering stepping up to the ultra distance, there is absolutely no rush, age practically has no limit when it comes to ultrarunning.

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Best beginner ultra marathons near London in 2022
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

Best beginner ultra marathons near London in 2022

Tempted by the idea of entering your first ultra marathon in 2022 but unsure where to begin when it comes to deciding exactly which event to enter? There are so many events popping up in the ultra running calendar now, it’s making your decision to choose even harder.

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What if I don’t make the cut-off times?
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

What if I don’t make the cut-off times?

If we are artificially inflating the women’s field, shouldn’t we intentionally address cut off times at the same time, so that more women stepping up to the start line for the first time can finish what they started?

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10 top tips: How to start ultra running
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

10 top tips: How to start ultra running

So, you’d like to get into ultra running but you’re not quite sure how to get started? How much training can you really get away with? How much of them do you actually walk? And are they really as bad for you as everyone keeps telling you?

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5 mistakes I made when I ran my first ultra marathon
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

5 mistakes I made when I ran my first ultra marathon

In 2014 I ran my first ultra marathon. It was a total disaster and I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. A 100km non-stop slog along Britain’s oldest road finishing at the Iconic Avebury Stone Circle. I wanted to share with you the mistakes I made running my first ultra to make sure you don’t do the same.

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3 compelling reasons why you should get a running coach
Hannah Walsh Hannah Walsh

3 compelling reasons why you should get a running coach

You aren’t a professional athlete, that doesn’t mean you deserve any less from a running coach. Running coaches are open to everyone of all speeds and ages, no matter where you are in your running journey. Even if you are right at the start of that journey. I am here for anyone who simply wants running to be enjoyable

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