Georgie Islip, Ultra runner, Running CoachMay 19, 20213 minMastering Mental Strength"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" Benjamin Franklin I know, I have written about mental strength before, but it is so...
Georgie Islip, Run CoachNov 5, 20203 minGreat gear tips for running in winterI do not have set clothes that are specifically for skiing or running. I mix my clothes and will purchase items that I know work well for al
Georgie Islip, Run CoachMar 30, 20204 min5 Essential Running Tips for New Runners during COVD-19.I run for so many reasons and during COVID-19 lockdown I see many runners are struggling with the "love of running". This blog will help.
Georgie Islip, Ultra runnerNov 20, 20197 minRim 2 Rim 2 Rim, Grand Canyon, Arizona. A bucket list run!Running the infamous R2R2R from the South Rim to the North Rim and back in one day. Rough distance about 80km. Elevation just under 4000m.
Georgie Islip, Ultra runner, Running CoachJul 27, 20195 minSinister 7 Ultra: 3 out of 4 ain't bad.....Sinister 7: July 7th. At the finish line of Sinister 7, 28 hours after the start. "James, I am thinking of running Sinister 7 this July."...
Georgie Islip, Running and Online training CoachMay 31, 20193 minRace day nerves....they never get better...My training is done. Bring it on. I can see it, feel it and thoroughly enjoy that final run into the stadium in Eastbourne, UK after compl
Georgie Islip, Running and Online training CoachMay 23, 20193 minCanyon Endurance 100kMy lead up to the race was good. I ran a tempo the Saturday before and I felt great. I had booked a massage and physio treatment in two week
Georgie Islip, Running and Online training CoachMar 29, 20192 minBenefits of those Bad daysHow you can learn from Bad days and take some positives from these days to appreciate the Good days. Bad days are also great training for an
Georgie Islip, Ultra runner, Running CoachFeb 25, 20192 minThe Power of Self BeliefSelf belief can be so powerful. I remember telling my Dad that I was going to run the Marathon des Sables. He looked shocked and worried at
Georgie Islip, Ultra runner, Running CoachJan 11, 20194 minReflectionAs a running and online training coach, the best thing is seeing and hearing about the successes from my athletes. These can be either from
Georgie Islip, Ultra runner, Running CoachMay 3, 20184 minThe question of "Why" I run long.....and my "Why" is not quite there.....yetHow mental attitude is so important during a long race. I allowed my mind to take over and it made the first two legs hard. I kept trying
Georgie Islip, Run CoachFeb 28, 20184 minThe question of Why I run long?There was no mention that I had just run 107km in the smoke and heat. No condolences. Nothing. But then I had chosen to quit. Since last
Georgie Islip, Run CoachJan 15, 20183 minOnline training coachOnline training coach. Last year one of my most popular blogs was about Online training coaching. I asked the question "was this style...
Georgie Islip, Run CoachJan 8, 20183 minUltra Running in your 40s and beyondHow to juggle life, work and family with your desire to run long! My ultra career first started when I was lucky enough to enter the...
Georgie Islip, Run CoachNov 14, 20172 min42.2k and Beyond Training GroupFor a few years now athletes have asked me “how do you start running Ultras?” So for 2018 I am starting a new training program to equip...
Georgie Islip, Run CoachJan 18, 20173 min“A” ULTRA RACE STRATEGIESSo it’s a New Year, and time for deciding which race is going to be an “A” ultra race this year. To be honest you have probably already...