Tag: running

  • The Ultramarathon

    The Ultramarathon

    It’s been a few weeks now and I can process this race a lot better than I could after finishing it. The last 2h of the race has memories of pain. Two years ago, I remember looking at the 47K and thinking to myself, “Oh boy, that looks scary and impossible.” The Ecotrail Wicklow race…

  • Faster at Home

    Faster at Home

    The start line was crowded. I’d normally start a race at the back of the pack. I was chatting to Phil at Black Castle, where we awaited being called to the start line. Phil is a fast runner and a friend. I went along with him, starting further ahead than I had ever started, or…