Running

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

Elite ultra-runner and environmental activist Damian Hall tells us about:

  • The massive environmental problem we’re all facing in the next 8 - 10 years

  • What specific actions we can all start doing - We don’t have to be perfect… But we do have to do something!

  • An insight into his ultra-running training - A typical training week, his top training tips and what kit he uses

I hope that this article gives you some information and inspiration on the things we can start doing to save the planet.

Six Psychological Strategies to Improve Your Running Performance - Plus A Discount off A New Performance Mindset Course

Six Psychological Strategies to Improve Your Running Performance - Plus A Discount off A New Performance Mindset Course

What psychological strategies do you use, alongside all the running, cross-training, conditioning work and other training that you do?

In this article, Performance Mindset Coach and ultra-adventurer Luke Tyburski shares his top 3 mental strategies. And I share 3 of mine, which I’ve used to help me achieve race wins.

Plus, Luke has given all readers of JamesRunsFar a discount off his brand new performance mindset course.

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway has an incredible CV.

  • The first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain

  • Holds the world record for cycling unsupported across Europe

  • He completed a self-supported 4,000+ mile triathlon around the entire coast of the UK

In this article, Sean tells you about his incredible and inspiring athletic story, what his training looks like and how he balances life with his family.

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

This is a review of my first place finish at the Phoenix Events PRDNDTS 6-hour race on 9th February 2020.

I also managed to achieve a NEW 6-hour RECORD for all of the Phoenix events!

The article includes a review of the race itself, tips if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition strategy I used.

You can also grab yourself a copy of my FREE pre-race checklist. Which will help you prepare for your own races.

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

This is a review of the Country to Capital ultra race where I came in 5th place in January 2020.

The article includes a review of the race itself and tips and advice if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition I used.

You can also grab yourself a FREE pre-race checklist, which will help you prepare for your own races.

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

What’s the best way to achieve the big, ambitious running goals you’ve set yourself in 2020?

  • Do you write them down in lots of detail?

  • Do you confidently tell your friends and family what your plans are for the year?

  • Or do you simply keep them in your head and hope that they will happen?

In this article, I look at some simple techniques that will help you create good habits and make 2020 your best year of running ever.

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

2019 was a fantastic year for running performances.

And it seems like the quality and quantity of running tips and training advice is better than ever.

This blog lists out the best 23 articles that I read in 2019 - Covering training, racing, nutrition, psychology and inspirational stories.

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

One thing that can help improve your running performance is apps.

But with a huge amount of choice out there, which apps are the best?

In this article, I tell you the apps that have helped my running performance, nutrition, or simply kept me entertained on long runs and races.

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

Keeping your running training on track over Christmas is one of the most difficult things to do. There are so many parties, so many delicious treats and so many easy ways to fall off the wagon.

Here are 12 tips to try to keep your fitness up in the festive period.

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

What does it take to complete the most difficult adventure race in the world? The Barkley Marathons!

John ‘Random Forest Runner’ Kelly is one of the 15 people to have ever finished the brutal challenge, since it began in 1986.

In this article, John tells us:

  • The way he approaches failure

  • How he manages his time between family, a job and mega-challenges

  • Running training tips and the kit and nutrition he uses

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Adam ‘Tango’ Holland is an extreme endurance runner, athlete and world-record holder, who has:

  • Completed almost 450 marathons and ultra-marathons

  • Won more marathons and ultra-marathons than anyone else in Europe (top 5 in the world).

  • Become the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days

Adam tells us about his biggest achievements, top tips for running and his nutrition and kit advice. Plus, why he’s called ‘Tango’!

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

‘Mountain Man’ Matt Poulton is a fell runner and photographer.

He is currently combining both hobbies by attempting to run all the 284 Munros of Scotland, the 214 Wainwrights of Cumbria and the 3 Classic Rounds.

Matt tells us why he’s doing it, who inspires him and his running tips and advice.

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

This week, we get some expert pacing advice from someone who has helped thousands of people achieve their running goals.

Paul Addicott has paced for 82 running events. Mostly marathons. And so he has learnt a lot about how to run these type of events to achieve your target time.

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

Angela White, AKA ‘The Running Granny’, recently ran more than 800 miles in 18 days. Setting a world record in the process!

In this article ‘The Running Granny’ tells you:

  • About her incredible world record - Including why she did it

  • Her top tips for running

  • Her nutrition and kit recommendations

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What does it take to complete some of the toughest endurance races in the world? Including the MdS, UTMB, TDS and the UTMR

In this article, Alan Li (a man who has completed them all!) gives you tips and advice that can help you achieve your goals, kit and nutrition recommendations and an overview of these super-tough races

Improve Your Ultra-Running with These 5 Shorter Sessions

Improve Your Ultra-Running with These 5 Shorter Sessions

Including higher quality, shorter training sessions can improve your ultra-running performance significantly.

In this article I explain…

  • My definition of a ‘quality’ session

  • Why ‘quality’ training sessions are important for ultra-runners

  • 5 different types of training sessions - including examples of how to do them

The Monthly Mileage: March 2019 - 4 Tips on How to Prepare for Races, Including Video and a FREE Race Checklist!

The Monthly Mileage: March 2019 - 4 Tips on How to Prepare for Races, Including Video and a FREE Race Checklist!

Learn 4 tips for preparing for races - including videos of my nightly routine before major runs.

Plus you can grab your FREE pre-race checklist!

I’ve used these on the way to winning 100 mile and 100km races. And as part of my training in March, where I ran 1,066km (262 miles).

4 Tips to Improve Your Performance by Resting More - From A Month Where I Ran More than 1,000km!

4 Tips to Improve Your Performance by Resting More - From A Month Where I Ran More than 1,000km!

How did I use rest to maximise my performance in February? When I still ran more than 1,000km (630+ miles).

And what did I eat and drink to keep up with the physical demands?

Read my review of my running and nutrition in February 2019 to find out!

How I Stayed Focused During A 1,240km Month of Running - The Monthly Mileage: Jan 2019

How I Stayed Focused During A 1,240km Month of Running - The Monthly Mileage: Jan 2019

What techniques did I use to stay focused during a month where I ran more than 1,200km (760 miles)?

And what did I eat and drink to keep up with the physical demands?

Read my review of January 2019 to find out!