Living in a motorhome, touring from country to country, trying out all the tasty food and wine can cause you to add the odd pound or two in weight. This collection of blog posts looks at how we try to keep fit while we are on the road in our motorhome.

At the finish line of my first ever half marathon in Marakesh - another goal achieved.

Betws-y-Coed and the Snowdon 50 Mile Ultramarathon

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We're relaxing in our motorhome in Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia after Jay ran an ultramarathon in the mountains on Saturday.

Running and Hiking Around Nerja, Costa del Sol in Spain

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There are great hiking and running trails around Nerja on the Costa Tropical in Spain. Here are a few of the routes with hints & tips for staying safe.

Running events are easier in a motorhome – Equinox 24

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We make full use of our motorhome to take part in Equinox 24, a 24 hour running race in the grounds of Belvoir Castle before nipping to Rutland Water.

Up High into Heaven, The Gornergrat Ultra Marathon 2019

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We relive the epic Zermatt Gornergrat Ultra Marathon and half marathon that we ran on Saturday, before watching the European Mountain Running Championship

1000 Miles to Zermatt, Almost Ready to Run

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Eleven months ago, fresh from having run the uphill half marathon…

Running the Col de la Madeleine, French Alps

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In our training for the Zermatt marathons we've both just run up the Col de la Madeleine in the French Alps. Ju ran almost 15 miles and I did a marathon.

Final Weeks of Training for the Gornergrat Zermatt Ultra Marathon 2019

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In a few weeks we're running the uphill Gornergrat Zermatt Half and Ultra Marathons in the Swiss Alps. These will be lifetime achievements for both of us.

Running a Marathon on a Treadmill

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Running an indoor solo marathon on a treadmill is an interesting, and difficult challenge. I did the 42.2km distance a few days ago; here's how it went.

28 Miles Uphill – Marathon Training on the Road

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On 7 July 2019, I'll be toeing the start line of the 2019 Zermatt…
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My First ‘Baby’ Ultra

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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

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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

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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.
Topping out at Arc 1800

Running to Arc 1800, the Road to Zermatt

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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.
Topping out on the Col de I'Iseran

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

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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!

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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.
The Gorges du Nan, Vercours, France

Running the Gorges du Nan, Vercors, France

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The Gorges du Nan is a French Balcony road and unsuitable for our motorhome. Keen to see how amazing they really are, Jay runs up it.

Ready for the Fjords! Crivit 2 Person Kayak £39.99 from Lidl

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After not buying one twice before, we finally bite the bullet and cough up for a Crivit 2 Person Kayak from Lidl ready for our trip to Norway.