HI all,
Ive had a good couple of solid weeks of training which included a couple of 30 mile runs in the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. Ive been throwing in a few hill and speed sessions too, which seems to be helping me improve my overall speed. Ive been averaging 70 miles a week, which, over 5 or 6 days and only running once a day isnt to bad.
 Looking forward to the 50 mile race in march now over and through the Wye Valley if you want to know more about the race then check out www.mightcontainnuts.com. This race will be 2 valuable points towards the 100 mile ultra trail of mont blanc race in 2013.

 Just bought another pair of LA Sportiva wildcats, great trail shoes. My old pair lasted well over 1000 miles and I ran 100 miles continuously without a single blister. Just the right amount of cushioning for me on the trails and a good grip over the rockier mountain paths.
 Also bought a pair of The North Face running gloves which have great breathability but keep your hands at the right temperature even in the mountains. To top it off I invested in a Salomon base layer which can be worn on its own or underneath a t-shirt for slightly colder conditions.
 There really is some great kit in Trekitt which is in Hereford. The shop caters for everything you need for hitting the trails or if your into ultra distance running or walking, and if you cant get into the store they have a good website with plenty of offers. They have a good selection of lightweight packs (I bought a Salomon xt wings), trail shoes, tops, bottoms, shorts, headgear and accessories. The prices are competitive and if you ask for a discount card you will get 10% off. They also have special offers on a lot of items. Check it out. www.trekitt.co.uk

Happy running all. Mark.