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Restarting running after a break

Started Jan 1, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes

I had an enforced break of 27 days where I was nursing an injury and also it was my busiest time of year. I am in training for the Copper Canyon Ultra (47 miles) in March and have only 9 weeks to go.…Continue

Knee and foot issues

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Orton Nov 2, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi Eric,recently I have been having increased knee and foot issues. The knee issues I have been told are due to weak Glutes and periformis issues, when I run and walk my knee moves to compensate for…Continue

Tags: glutes, weak, periformis, training, strength

Critique my barefoot running style please

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Orton Oct 25, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Please take a look at a small video of me running barefoot with commentary from a tri coach friend of mine. I am really unsure about my technique and would really appreciate any advise or comments.…Continue

Tags: technique, running, barefoot

Copper Canyon Ultra

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Orton Oct 2, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I am running the CCUM in March 2010 and really want to sort my form out before then. Which package would be best for me to try. I have done 3 marathons and 1 Ironman Triathlon plus numerous shorter…Continue

Tags: Running, form, Marathon, Ultra, Copper

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How many years have you been running?: 3

What is your goal race for the year?: Leicester Marathon

What is your greatest running accomplishment?: Finishing UK Ironman

What is your "ultimate dream" running goal?: Finishing and qualifying for Kona in an Ironman Triathlon

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Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon training blog

Posted on October 17, 2009 at 3:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes

After 2.5 years of mixed training for marathons, triathlons and ironman events I have decided to actually follow a plan. I subscribed to Erics 20 week Ultra plan and am due to start on Monday 19th October 2009. I am currently on a rest week after smashing my PB for the marathon by 25 mins and finishing in 3.51.

I read and then re-read the fabulous book Born to Run and was so inspired by it that I started to run barefoot a little at a time, just 1 mile to begin with. I then found my… Continue