After completing the first marathon in the Wadi Rum desert, I faced the prospect of doing it all again the next day.  One of the most crucial aspects of any training for anything is the ability to reflect, learn, and adapt. Day one hadn't gone perfectly—I hadn't taken on enough fluids during the run, which was something I absolutely needed to address for day two when conditions would be even more challenging: hotter temperatures, more sandy terrain, and definitely not on fres

As an Endurance Running coach and founder of Run Fit Fordingbridge, I often tell my clients that endurance events aren't just physical challenges—they're powerful teachers. They are where you learn the most about yourself - the deep down stuff. They demonstrate the importance of proper preparation, and show us how community support can carry us through the toughest moments. Recently, I put all these coaching principles to the test when I participated in the Jordan Ultra Marat

There wasn't anyone in my family who "did sport" when I was growing up. School sports day and PE lessons were up there with a visit to the dentist. So sport didn't feature in my life until I was almost 40. Up until that point, I had run (and mostly walked) the odd 5K Race for Life, and in a moment of enthusiasm had entered the London 10000 in 2012 - a 10K race to raise money for charity that took in part of the Olympic marathon course. It was one of the hottest days of the ye