Ultra Mad Lizzie

Ultra Mad Lizzie

Ultra Runner | Hen Keeper | Cake Eater

Ultra running tips from a woman who fell into the sport on a last minute whim and is now absolutely hooked on it! Pick up some ultra advice by learning from Lizzie's many mistakes, thoughts and race reports.
41 - 79 miles
80+ Miles
Backyard Ultra
Beacons Way 100
Dragon's Back Race
FKT Routes
Gwynne-Harris Round
Rownd Mynydd Du
Running Club
Ultra Running Tips
Up To 40 Miles
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Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra – Race Report

I was aware by now that this was not going to be a short backyard, as the sun started to rise I mentally prepared myself for night two. When I removed my head torch, I handed it to Francis and asked him to replace the batteries, knowing that I owl die wearing it again.

The Dirty Dozen 2022 – Race Report

Date: Saturday 1st October 2022 Official miles: 50.4 miles Elevation: 7,648 ft / 2,331 m Weather: Dry, mild, sunny spells Start: Narberth car park, Pembrokeshire Route type: 4.2 mile laps Conditions: Mixture of slippery mud, tarmac, grass, woodland trails Website link: Narberth Nobbler Describe the route in three words: what a race! The Dirty Dozen […]

Faccombe Backyard Ultra 2021 – Race Report

Date: 6pm 9th July 2021 Strava says: 86.45 miles Elevation: 15,301 ft / 4,664 m Weather: Warm, with a spot of drizzle Start: Faccombe Estate Route type: 4.25 mile laps Conditions: Mostly dry, bit of mud Website link: Run on Trails Describe the route in three words: Scenic hilly fun Strategy: I had a number […]

Backyard Training – My Mini Backyard Challenge

Date: 1pm Saturday 21st March to 1am Sunday 22nd March 2021 Strava says: 50.55 miles Elevation: 2,409 ft / 734 m Weather: dry and mild Start: my home Route type: 4.1 mile laps Conditions: dry pavement Describe the route in three words: surprisingly enjoyable circles How it came about Often one of the first things […]

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