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    How to run 60km with no training (and other trail running lessons from Wilsons Prom)

      Okay I confess – signing up to the Wilsons Prom 60km trail run probably wasn’t my finest hour. We were straight off the back of a… Read more “How to run 60km with no training (and other trail running lessons from Wilsons Prom)”

    May 12, 2017May 14, 2017 by nickiletts

    Running the Costa Brava: Beach to Beach

    Some people go to the Costa Brava to sizzle themselves on the beach, float on giant inflatable unicorns in crystal Mediterranean waters and drink a gallon of… Read more “Running the Costa Brava: Beach to Beach”

    July 26, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 25: The End

    Cabane de Beille – Merens les Vals Distance: 28km Elevation: +1030m, -2031m Fuel: Brioche and jam, bread and jam, lots of coffee, peanuts, teeny tiny tuna rice… Read more “Day 25: The End”

    July 22, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 24: Flood

    Siguer (740m) – Cabane de Beille d’en bad (1900m) Distance: 29km Elevation: +2496m and -1297m … Our biggest day yet!  Fuel: brioche and chestnut spread, peanuts, mini… Read more “Day 24: Flood”

    July 22, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 23: Unexpected generosity 

    Refuge de Bassies (1655m) – Siguer (740m) Distance: 29km Elevation: 810m Fuel: cafe au lait (lots), brioche with creme de marron (chestnut cream!), chorizo in hamburger buns,… Read more “Day 23: Unexpected generosity “

    July 22, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 20: A hitchhiker’s guide to the GR10

    Bonac – Cabine de L’Artigue via Seix Distance: 35km (on foot) 15km (by car) Elevation: No idea, maybe 400m Fuel: Soggy pain au chocolat, cafe au lait,… Read more “Day 20: A hitchhiker’s guide to the GR10”

    July 22, 2018July 22, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 22: On top of the world 

    St Lizier d’Ustou – Refuge de Bassies (1655m) via Aulus les Bains Distance: 30.5km Elevation: 2161m Best day on the trail? Maybe, just maybe. Fresh and clean… Read more “Day 22: On top of the world “

    July 21, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 21: Cruising 

    Cabane de l’Artigue – St Lizier d’Ustou Distance: 35kmElevation: +1716m, -2338m Fuel: Pain au chocolat, peanuts, dark chocolate, goats cheese (Mat), apple juice, crisps, baguette and mackerel,… Read more “Day 21: Cruising “

    July 21, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 19: The Variant

    Eylie – Bonac Distance: 17km Elevation: 800m Fuel: Rye bread and Nutella, peanuts, plate of couscous, cheese, salad and bread, rye bread and mackerel for dinner, mars… Read more “Day 19: The Variant”

    July 18, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 18: Ghost towns

    Fos – Eylie d’en Haut (990m) Distance: 28km Elevation: +1961m, -1515m Fuel: Pain au chocolats, cafe au lait, mars bars, mini cheese, peanuts, chorizo and baguette. We… Read more “Day 18: Ghost towns”

    July 16, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

    Day 17: Into the Ariege 

    Luchon – Fos Distance: 30km Elevation: +1524m, -1630m Fuel: Petit dejeuner in Luchon (can I just say the guys running the Hotel Panoramic were absolute legends –… Read more “Day 17: Into the Ariege “

    July 13, 2018July 23, 2018 by nickiletts

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