So, while planning for 2019 and the future of Miles for Wishes continues, a different page is turned on my little journey today. This is not a day I ever thought was going to happen and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sad. Today, a judge sat in a courtroom will officially declare … Continue reading Another new chapter
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How to run an Ultra Marathon
Guy Stapleford, also known as Miles for Wishes, shares his 7 tips to running an ultra marathon...or 7.
7in7 Challenge – the aftermath
Inspiring Epic Incredible Big words for what was, admittedly, a big challenge. You must be really proud! After 7 days in my own little bubble running 230 miles and raising just over £4,000 for such a worthy case in Make-A-Wish UK - Why don’t I feel epic, inspiring or well... something? This doesn’t feel like … Continue reading 7in7 Challenge – the aftermath
Sisu – the unmeasurable trait
Sisu is a Finnish concept, a word used to describe their national character. Although there is not literal translation in to English, ‘Gutsy’ is often used as a close approximation, Sisu is said to be a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage that is typically presented in situations where success is against the odds. It is … Continue reading Sisu – the unmeasurable trait
7in7 Challenge – Itinerary
The 7in7 Challenge The challenge – to run from Liverpool, the City where it all started, to Make-A-Wish UK’s HQ in Reading, Berkshire. 230 miles (370km). That’s 7 ultra-marathons in 7 consecutive days, wearing a different wish related costume each day. How on earth am I going to run 7 consecutive ultra-marathons? Erm....no idea. Having … Continue reading 7in7 Challenge – Itinerary
Inspirational People – David O’Connor
Running the 26.2 miles of a marathon is enough to break most mortals, both mentally and physically. I also think most of us would find it hard to imagine running another step by the end of it, let alone contemplating getting up the next day and doing it all over again. Yet, in April 2018 David … Continue reading Inspirational People – David O’Connor
The 5 Cities Challenge – Itinerary
Unbelievably it’s been 12 weeks since I took on the Pure Three Peaks challenge, cycling the 450 miles between and then walking up each of the three highest peaks in the UK. It was a good test and loads of fut but am I ready for the biggest challenge yet? In November 2017 I cycled … Continue reading The 5 Cities Challenge – Itinerary
I’m not loving it
“You must love doing this!” "It must be so much fun!" Questions I am sure many people are asked and ask themselves on a regular basis. Whether it is about our work, a holiday, a hobby or a sport – we hope that we do the things we do because we enjoy doing them, because … Continue reading I’m not loving it
The 7in7 Challenge
So over the last few days I’ve given you a teaser of my grand finale for 2018. So it’s time to share what it is and for once this year it’s not on the bike. But, before I get in to the what, I wanted to share with you why I’m taking on this challenge … Continue reading The 7in7 Challenge
Looking to the next challenge
I am a big believer in setting goals. This really has been the basis of my journey so far, setting a goal and then pushing myself a little harder with each one. In 2017 I started by signing up for a Half Marathon and finished the year cycling the 950 miles from John O’Groats to … Continue reading Looking to the next challenge
Guy Stapleford Ultra 