by Richard Brawn | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Two Bournemouth AC bravehearts in the shape of Toby Chapman and Gemma Bragg took themselves up to bonnie Scotland to try their luck in the 53-mile Ultra Trail Marathon they call the Highland Fling. And if 53 miles of trail doesn’t sound tough enough, if you throw...
by Richard Brawn | May 5, 2018 | Road_Reports
The Jurassic Trail event is set on what is, without a doubt, one of the most visually spectacular areas of the south coast. With it’s breathtaking clifftop views and stunning scenery, the Jurassic Trail attracts a decent sized field, despite being a new and...
by Richard Brawn | May 4, 2018 | Road_Reports
On 6th April, Mark Hillier flew out to Morocco to join just shy of 1,000 other lunatics from a total of 50 countries in their attempt to complete the 33rd edition of the Marathon des Sables. Reputed to be the toughest footrace on earth, the MdS is pretty much a...
by Richard Brawn | May 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your first marathon is always going to be a nerve wracking experience. It is the culmination of three months of hard graft. All those long, draining weekend runs and then back out there again the next day before the body has fully recovered. It’s always an arduous...
by Richard Brawn | Apr 29, 2018 | Road_Reports
Usually in the lead up to the London Marathon there is a real buzz of excitement and anticipation amongst the athletes taking part as they brace themselves for an attempt at a new PB, or for others maybe for a first attempt at the 26.2 mile distance. This time round...
