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Andy Hood.

ULTRA & ENDURANCE RUNNER

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table with variety of food and protein shakes, running shoes and text "A runners guide to recovery fuel"

table with variety of food and protein shakes, running shoes and text "A runners guide to recovery fuel"

What to Eat After a Run: A Runner's Guide to Recovery Fuel

Ultra Running Adventures

runner sitting on ground looking up, with text "how to taper and what it is"

runner sitting on ground looking up, with text "how to taper and what it is"

The Runner's Guide to Tapering for a Race: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Survive It

Running Ramblings

running holding a 100KM sign with text "ultra challenge a review & complete guide"

running holding a 100KM sign with text "ultra challenge a review & complete guide"

Ultra Challenge: The UK's Most Inclusive Ultra Series, A Review & Complete Guide

picture of bowls of pasta, cereal, banana with runners and text "carbing up for a marathon"

picture of bowls of pasta, cereal, banana with runners and text "carbing up for a marathon"

How to Carb Up Before a Marathon or Ultra: A Practical Guide to Carb Loading (Plus the Science, If You Want It)

Running Ramblings

two runners in a city and on a mountain trail with text "training for your first 50K"

two runners in a city and on a mountain trail with text "training for your first 50K"

How to Train for Your First 50K: Why the Same Plan Can't Prepare You for Two Different Races

Running Ramblings

man running on trail with picture of a running shoe and text "my running shoe rotation may 2026"

man running on trail with picture of a running shoe and text "my running shoe rotation may 2026"

My Running Shoe Rotation — May 2026

Running Ramblings

Unlock Your Potential: Master Hill Repeats with the Runna App

Unlock Your Potential: Master Hill Repeats with the Runna App

Unlock Your Potential: Master Hill Repeats with the Runna App

runner in white nike top with text does runna tell you to slow down

runner in white nike top with text does runna tell you to slow down

Does Runna tell you to slow down?

Ultra Training Guidance

Promotional graphic for the Runna running app featuring a runner jogging along a riverside path in a city skyline setting. Large bold text reads “RUNNA FREE TRIAL REVIEW” with the subtitle “By an experienced runner.” The design highlights app features with icons and labels: personalised training plans, flexible and adaptable scheduling, progress tracking, expert coaching, and trusted by thousands. A smartphone mockup displays the Runna app interface with a marathon training plan and workout stats. Additional text says “Honest. Detailed. Real-world tested.” and “Tested by miles. Reviewed with experience.” App Store and Google Play download badges appear in the bottom right corner.

Promotional graphic for the Runna running app featuring a runner jogging along a riverside path in a city skyline setting. Large bold text reads “RUNNA FREE TRIAL REVIEW” with the subtitle “By an experienced runner.” The design highlights app features with icons and labels: personalised training plans, flexible and adaptable scheduling, progress tracking, expert coaching, and trusted by thousands. A smartphone mockup displays the Runna app interface with a marathon training plan and workout stats. Additional text says “Honest. Detailed. Real-world tested.” and “Tested by miles. Reviewed with experience.” App Store and Google Play download badges appear in the bottom right corner.

Runna Free Trial Code: Get 2 Weeks Free + Honest Review (2026)

Running Ramblings

Andy Hood next to the London2Brighton start banner

Andy Hood next to the London2Brighton start banner

London2Brighton 2024: Being Overtrained

24-Hours on a treadmill. Running for ChemoHero

24-Hours on a treadmill. Running for ChemoHero

24-Hours on a treadmill. Running for ChemoHero

Runner Andy Hood standing by Mont Blanc

Runner Andy Hood standing by Mont Blanc

When the mountain calls; running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 6

When the mountain calls; running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 5

When the mountain calls; running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 5

When the mountain calls; running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 5

Andy Hood ultra runner standing in front of Mont Blanc

Andy Hood ultra runner standing in front of Mont Blanc

When the mountain calls: running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 4

Ultra Running Adventures

Ultra runner Andy Hood standing looking at Mont Blanc

Ultra runner Andy Hood standing looking at Mont Blanc

When the mountain calls: running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 3

Running Ramblings

Part 2 of Andy Hoods run around Mont Blanc

Part 2 of Andy Hoods run around Mont Blanc

When the mountain calls: running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 2

Andy Hood ultra runner and cancer survivor standing in front of Mont Blanc

Andy Hood ultra runner and cancer survivor standing in front of Mont Blanc

When the mountains call: running the Tour du Mont Blanc Part 1

Ultra Running Adventures

Start line of the 2023 London2Brighton ultra marathon

Start line of the 2023 London2Brighton ultra marathon

Training for your first 100K: gear & mind games

Ultra Training Guidance

Ultra marathon training, nutrition and illness

Ultra marathon training, nutrition and illness

Training for your first 100K: nutrition, illness & injury

Ultra Training Guidance

Start line of the London2Brighton 100K ultra marathon

Start line of the London2Brighton 100K ultra marathon

Training for your first 100K: training plans

Ultra Training Guidance

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