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AID STATIONS: THE BLACK HOLE OF ULTRA RUNNING??
The one thing that is there to help us on our super long adventure into running self discovery, can also be the one thing that completely undoes the very fabric of our attempt at ultra running glory.

John Withinshaw
3 days ago2 min read


HOW TO GET YOUR EXERCISE MOJO BACK
HELL YES, I’ve lost my exercise mojo. More than once, in fact. And I know for a fact — so have you. Whether you used to crush marathons, hike up hills like a goat on Red Bull, or just enjoyed walking without sounding like a rusty accordion — losing your drive to move is very real, especially once you're staring down your 50s, wondering how the hell your knees aged faster than your Spotify playlists.

John Withinshaw
Jul 304 min read


Let’s talk RPE—Rate of Perceived Exertion
RPE = Rate of Perceived Exertion. It’s how hard you feel like you’re working. Not how fast your watch says you're going, not how many minutes Strava will flex on your behalf. It’s an internal gauge, people. No pacer. No stopwatch. No medals for hitting an arbitrary pace when your legs are screaming "please stop."

John Withinshaw
Jul 182 min read


Phantom bookings, dodgy knees & cosmic curveballs - "Burnt Toast"
You’ve trained. You’ve planned. You’re in your groove. Then, out of nowhere, your knee throws a tantrum. Or your Achilles decides it’s had enough of your “just one more ultra” logic.
Frustrating? Yes. Game over? Absolutely not.
Stay strong, stay flexible (in both hamstrings and mindset), and if you’re working through an injury, we’re here to help you bounce back stronger.

John Withinshaw
Jul 52 min read


It’s Not Always Alright On The Night – My Hardmoors 110 Beatdown
31st May, Filey Brigg. 07:00. Sun’s up, breeze is cool, and the buzz is real. I step out the van feeling confident-ish. First stop:...

John Withinshaw
Jun 163 min read


Your Training Plan Isn’t the Holy Grail, So Stop Worshipping It
You know that feeling when you miss a run and suddenly act like you've committed some kind of sacred betrayal? Yeah. That nonsense stops...

John Withinshaw
Jun 163 min read


Post Ultra Recovery Plan or Ministry Of Silly Walks??
Post-Ultra Recovery Plan
A very serious medical document. Not at all written by lunatics.

John Withinshaw
Apr 13 min read


Ten Top Tips for Ultra Training
We're no strangers to the world of Ultra Training at JDW Fitness, here's some of the things that we've learned over the years. 10 Top Tips.
Nicky J
Feb 3, 20246 min read


Ignore this and your running will SUCK!!
So far in this series we've covered Foam rolling, Mobility, Breathing and Eliminating Niggles. Now it's time for the Strength.

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 4, 20205 min read


I'll just run it off!!!
You get home and maybe stretch a bit, have a bath and forget about it. It's OK to walk on and as long as you remember to run with your foot

Nicky Jenkins
May 29, 20204 min read


Got bored sitting in my pants...
By Tim O'Hanlon WOW! Well that was a crazy week and a half, even by my standards! After several weeks of spending too much time with my...

Nicky Jenkins
Apr 30, 20204 min read


"I've got a weird sadistic urge..."
You may want to sit down, this could take a while. Last week was a bit of an interesting one, in a really good way. You may or may not...

Nicky Jenkins
Apr 29, 20206 min read


Running Strong - Crank & Pistons
By John Withinshaw While a lot of emphasis is put onto the legs regarding running and running training. It's just as important to put...

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 17, 20193 min read


Better Blood Flow = Better Running
By John Withinshaw Yes, OK - that's a picture of a man doing press ups - but bear with me, it is relevant to your running! In my last...

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 12, 20194 min read


Pre-fatigue - one for the runners
By John Withinshaw I've been training quite hard for one of my biggest challenges to date and if you are a runner/athlete I'm sure you...

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 12, 20193 min read


ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?
By Nicky Jenkins Easter Bank Holiday Weekend brought us the latest instalment of "Are You Tough Enough" - not the SAS version (although...

Nicky Jenkins
Apr 29, 20195 min read


How not to freeze your nipples off...
By Nicky Jenkins Inspired by the recent efforts in the Montane Spine Race, teamed with our own impending (but just slightly shorter)...

Nicky Jenkins
Jan 28, 20197 min read
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