Keep Fit on The Road Archives - Page 2 of 2

Information about what we do to help us keep fit while we are travelling in a motorhome and at home. Running, rowing and cycling.

My First ‘Baby’ Ultra

December 4, 2018

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Aged 46, I ran my first 'baby' ultramarathon yesterday, 33 miles (53km) running ten 3.3 mile loops over 5 hours and 47 mins in a quiet forest in Northamptonshire, the Big Bear Christmas Challenge.

Race Report: 2018 Zermatt Gornergrat Half Marathon, Switzerland

July 8, 2018

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Jay ran the Zermatt Gornergrat Half Marathon in 2018. Find out how it went, as well as information if you're thinking of having a go.

Me and Phil with our race numbers! No going back now folks!

The Road to the Zermatt Half Marathon

July 6, 2018

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This is it folks, after six month's of training, we're at our campsite base ready for the Zermatt Half Marathon tomorrow morning.

Running to Arc 1800, the Road to Zermatt

June 27, 2018

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From our campsite base in Bourg-Saint-Maurice Jay runs up to Les Arcs 1800 and back as part of his training for the Zermat Half Marathon the following week.

Running High, Up the Col de I’Iseran, French Alps

June 22, 2018

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The Col de I'Iseran is the highest paved mountain pass in the Alps, topping out at 2,764 metres. Even though it was closed for snow, Jay still ran it.

A very happy me at the top of the Col du Galibier, woo hoo!

Running Up the Col du Galibier, Slowly!

June 19, 2018

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The Col du Galibier's famous for torturing elite cyclists in the Tour de France, but not for muppets like me running up it in hats advertising sausages.