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I am a running nomad, traveling and competing in races around the world, mainly on long distance ultra trail races. I share here my experience about my training, the beauty of the mountains and trails and everything inspirational and positive. I represent Shoe4africa.org in my races to help building Kenya's first children's hospital.

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Found my favorite ice cream spot in Tokyo #kippys #nondairyicecream #coconut #dates #healthytreats (Kippy's)

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Well couldn't resist tipping 😸 #sexuallyattractive #tipping #wisdom

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Unfortunately Whistler was covered in smoke due to forrest fire :( a reason to come back! #notrail #whistler #olympics

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Feeling like getting a cold one week prior to my 100miler :( hope this drink helps: hot water with organic lemon & ginger & honey & apple cider #gingerlemon #gingerlemonhoney #ginger #applecider #applecidervinegar #honey #organiclemon #coldcure

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Buckwheat carrot pancakes with chocolate sauce made out of Avocado and cocoa powder. Topped with shredded coconut cinnamon, cacao nibs and goji berries #healthytreat #pancake #glutenfree #goji #cacao #chocolate

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Recovery run part 2 in paradise #dragonisland #mallorca #andratx #trailbeauty #sunset

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Runtrex - a new website for trail runners went open beta! Find you race around the globe. The tripadvisor for trail runners!!!

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Post race recovery run #estrenc #mallorca #barefootrunning #beachrun #paradise #recovery

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Always finding the healthy spots in town #zivatogo #palma #healthyfuel #smoothies

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Glad to be back on Mallorca island!!! Last long run before the race! 6-days until Ultra Mallorca Serra de Tramuntana #umsdt #mallorca #trailheaven #trailrunning

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Last morning run in Hawaii! Taking tons of great memories & positive energy with me. Always feeling stronger after weeks of training here. Back to Los Angeles for the LA marathon this Sunday! Good bye Hawaii for now! #lamarathon #notaper #hawaii (at Ala Moana Beach Park)

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Happy to be back on the HURT100 course! What an unique course and race! You better love roots ;) #trailheaven #hurt100 #hawaii #oahu #rollingankle (at Nu‘uanu Pali)

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Uphill workout! 1048 steps/ 1200feet times two #kokohead #stairsofdoom #loveclimbing #flatisboring #oahu #hawaii (at Koko Head Stairs of Doom)

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Waihee ridge trail, the last run in maui #mauihigh #hawaii #trailheaven #trailporn #waiheeridge #steamyrun #overcast

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Haleakala 11 miles trail in Maui #trailbeauty #highonmaui #haleakala #volcano #volcanocraters #highonnature #hawaii #hotelwailea #trailporn #trailheaven (at Haleakala Crater - Maui, HI)

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Weekly Training Log (20.10-26.10)

Starting from this week, I am planning to increase both volume and intensity for three weeks, before I take it easy for a few days to be prepared for Tarawera 50. I wont do a real taper as I consider Tarawera 50km as a training run for the Kepler Challenge, which will be my last event this year. So I am kind of relaxed but at the same time excited to race again. This week I am planning to do two long runs plus one quality hill session as key workouts. Feeling healthy and motivated!

2h20min Long Run Total Distance: 33km Total Ascent: -

My first long run after the Skyviewtrail. Ran it at a solid pace, slightly above 4min/km. Felt quite effortless, the last 5min I ran at a 3min30sec and finished strong. Tuesday

AM meditation: 1h

AM 75min Easy Run Total Distance: 13km Total Ascent: 200m Felt a bit of fatigue from yesterday's long run, but legs loosened up after warm up.

PM 50min  Total Distance: 8km Total Ascent: 150m drills: 10min

mobility: 20min Wednesday

AM meditation: 40min 1h40min Easy Hill Run 

Total Distance: 19km Total Ascent: 500m 

Thursday 

AM meditation: 40min

1h40min Intense Hill Interval (2x20min) Total Distance: 20km Total Ascent: 600m I was a bit worried prior to this session, since I hadn't run hill intervals for a while and this session is one of the benchmark runs I do to see my level of fitness. Although I suffered, I was very focused and strong. Huge confidence boost! 

Friday

AM meditation: 40min 70min Easy Run  Total Distance: 13km Total Ascent: 200m drills: 20min strength training: 30min foundation training & core 

Saturday

AM meditation: 40min 3h Long Run Total Distance: 38km  Total Ascent: 950m http://www.movescount.com/moves/move43872346

Sunday

AM meditation: -

70min Easy Run 

Total Distance : 13km  Total Ascent: - strength training: 30min core

mobility: 20min  sauna: 18min Weekly Totals

Running

Time: 13h 05min Total Distance: 157km Total Ascent: 2600m Bike: -

Strength Training: 1h   Meditation: 4h20min Mobility: 40min