Tag Archive for: Running

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 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…

Parkrun Paris – Bois de Boulogne

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While visiting Paris in our motorhome we stayed at Camping de Paris. We decided to join the Paris Parkrun in Bois de Boulogne, about 2kms from the campsite.

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.