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Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

So, I picked up a copy of his book Ultramarathon Man..... I've only read a bit of it but it's fantastic, totaly unbelievable what the human body can do.

Serious mileage!

mikemoreton · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject:

Steff,

as the frog said 'read it'

*groan*

Jez · #2 Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 291 Location: Eastwood

Steff , this is a great book it certainly proves you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it! Love the fact that he runs for so long he has a pizza delivery come to him during the run!!Enjoy..

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Thats the bit I've just read!
How the hell can you eat pizza while running?
I get in a mess just sitting still!
I think my curiosity into the world of ultra running is getting stronger, I started doing longer Sunday runs about a month ago for FLM 08 and my average distance for midweek runs is now 10 miles! Thanks to my car not working!
A way to go yet but the mileage is creeping up!!!!
:blackeye:

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1055 Location: Hockley

Steffan, be careful of the lure to the 'dark side....'

rgds
Mike
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Lee O · #3 Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Canvey Island

Steff you are TURNING Mate!!

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mikemoreton · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

Steff,

Have you got to the bit where hes in the 200 mile race yet?

Want to know his last mile time?

Pammie · #3 Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 385

i love that book esp the pizza bit lol

have you got to the drive in bit yet totally hilarious

It is a dangerous book to read. Be careful.
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Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 240 Location: Hockley GORC

Never read a book on running or Ultrarunning !

Never intend to either !

Can't beat the real thing !

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Ernie, you could start and finish this book on one of your runs!

mikemoreton · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:38 am Post subject:

Easy!, then do War and Peace on a training run

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 240 Location: Hockley GORC

Read War and Peace in a day once.

Started to realise that I was reading my life away so gave up reading to follow other pursuits.

Steffan · #4 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 588 Location: Basildon

Well I finished that one, brilliant book.
Now I'm going to pass it on to Graham!
I'm inspired!