UTMB 2022 171km / 10,000m of elevation.
Georgie Islip, Run Coach, talks about training for the UTMB 2022 and the race itself.
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
May 19, 20213 min
Mastering 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...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Jan 14, 20213 min
2021 New Year resolutions - do they work?
How many of you have set a New Year resolution for 2021? And how many of you have already given up? You are certainly not alone!!...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Dec 2, 20203 min
7 tips on how to stick with your workouts.
We all know that working out makes us feel good, helps reduce our stress, gives us more energy....etc, etc. I could go on. But do you...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Nov 5, 20203 min
Great gear tips for running in winter
I 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Mar 30, 20204 min
5 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.
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Mar 26, 20204 min
COVID-19 and Your Wellbeing
So you are now working from home as your offices are closed. Your children are home from school as schools have shut down. Your bootcamp....
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Nov 20, 20197 min
Rim 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.
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Sep 23, 20192 min
Importance of Moving
U12 Hockey team. Croydon High School for Girls. G.P.D.S.T. London, UK. 1979. I suppose I am incredibly lucky. I love to move, I always...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Jul 27, 20195 min
Sinister 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."...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
May 31, 20193 min
Race 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
May 23, 20193 min
Canyon Endurance 100k
My 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Mar 29, 20192 min
Benefits of those Bad days
How 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Feb 25, 20192 min
The Power of Self Belief
Self 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Jan 11, 20194 min
Reflection
As a running and online training coach, the best thing is seeing and hearing about the successes from my athletes. These can be either from
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
May 3, 20184 min
The question of "Why" I run long.....and my "Why" is not quite there.....yet
How 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Apr 11, 20183 min
Don't judge a book by it's cover.....body image and self esteem.
Body image and how we need to redefine beauty, health and body image so we can improve the self esteem of our society and not rely on false
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Feb 28, 20184 min
The 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
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Feb 5, 20184 min
Suicide Prevention: Know When to Seek Help
10 years ago a very good friend of ours took his own life. It was a tremendous shock to all of his friends and family. He was an...
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Georgie Islip, Run Coach
Jan 15, 20183 min
Online training coach
Online training coach. Last year one of my most popular blogs was about Online training coaching. I asked the question "was this style...
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