Russell's blog of those he has coached as well as his own experiences of international endurance races such as Marathon Des Sables, Leadville 100 miler, Kepler Challenge, Heaphy 50 mile, Coast to Coast, Trans Rockies, Kauri Ultra and Tarawera Ultra.
This was the singe hardest, biggest physical endeavour in my life (to date) and I bloody well did it. In fact I couldn’t have done more. I wonder what else I can do?! Well, starting next week I am officially going to find out, because I am picking up again with the marvellous Russell! New goals – Tarawera 100km 2025, and I can’t wait. Let’s go Russell! :)
Read More“…I went for a big walk to clear my head and called Russell…”
This is a great story of someone taking on a real running challenge …. from beginner to ultra runner and we are both (coach and athlete) enjoying the process.
Read MoreRobert completes his training in New Zealand and heads off to Morocco for Marathon des Sables. Read about his journey and the race!
Action Potential completes over a year of training…. now it’s up to him….
Read MoreGrand To Grand (a competitors review). A complete review of 2017 Grand-to-Grand from Check-in, to medical, training, equipment, and a day-to-day account..... and more....
Read MoreAuckland athlete Robert is going from zero running background to entering 'The Toughest Race On Earth' Marathon Des Sables in 2018. He is improving by leaps and bounds with a comprehensive programme and has just completed his first big one, the 62km Tarawera Ultra in Rotorua. Well done Robert, you are on the way!
Read MoreSeptember 2016 in Berlin was zero hour for some athletes we assisted. They train hard and want PBs. Qualifying for Boston was also a focus.
Read MoreA friend asked me if I would provide a marathon program for Tayfun (from Turkey) to get him to his goal of under three hours for the Nice Marathon 2015.
Read MoreRussell achieved a good third place in August at the six day Trans Rockies run in Colorado USA.
Read MoreRussell decides to try his hand at endurance mountain biking in NZ and selects the country's most scenic and toughest ride in the South Islands Mountains near Wanaka (May 2015).
Read MoreAfter months af hard training Mike gets on to the beautiful North Island course at six am complete with head torch and enjoys this lovely day which takes you from Rotorua Redwoods through Okareka via Blue Lake and on To Tarawera Falls etc until you finish in the tiny timber town of Kawerau.
Read MoreNic approached us for detailed programming in July 2012 for MDS 2013. He dedicated himself to the cause and changed his body, training and mind to get his result in this massive challenge - congratulations Nic! You were a great athlete to work with on this project. He finished in position 422 a changed man
Read MoreRussell's account of this fantastic, scenic and tough ultra run from Fletchers Bay to Coromandel, New Zealand. Published in April 2013 edition "Ultra Running" magazine. "Munted" voted new word of the year.
Read MoreAuckland athlete Anna Longdill completes classic 100 mile race coached by Russell.
Read MoreListen to a Russell interview conducted in June 2012. Other athletes and coaches also featured.
Read MoreCaballo Blanco is dead, in 2010 I went to Leadville and met him on a training run.
Read MoreMagnificent 250km run over the Alps from Germany to Italy over 8 days. Russell and Denise Maylin enter as a mixed team, experiencing highs and lows. Magnificent and tough off road running at altitude with great athletes for company. Organisers unfortunately set up some average and some absolutely appalling accommodation and food during the week. Scuol is a standoubt for the negative.... however...
Read MoreAnd so, with my weight down to 77.59 kgs or 170.7 lbs, I found myself once again wandering the dark streets at 0300 on Aug 21st heading to race start in the middle of 'town' corner 6th and Harrison. Once again my wife and I grabbed a coffee from the shop near the start and sat down relaxing.
Read MoreOne of my favourite races. The altitudes of 10,000 to 12,500 feet in the mountains around Leadville, Colorado make this a very testing run for those living at sea level. The athlete, in my opinion, must be well prepared for this element and plan acclimatisation. Having said this its just a great race and a true test for the endurance off road runner.
Read MoreRussell and his first Leadville Trail run.
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