by Karl Zeiner | Jul 27, 2017 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Race Reports, Ultra Marathon
I helped put the kids to bed. It was 8pm. The race was due to start in 5 hours. I was still riddled with doubt. I had run this iconic race the year before yet was sitting with many many doubts tonight. Mostly heart and desire. I knew it would hurt, I’ll be...
by Karl Zeiner | Jul 1, 2013 | Race Reports, Running, Ultra Marathon
June 22, 23:00 hrs: Gareth, my support runner, and I have exited the Braveheart car park and are on the pavement heading into Fort William. Darkness has fallen and I am expecting to see urbanisation and street lights any minute. The legs are tired and aching and I am...
by Karl Zeiner | Jun 10, 2013 | Race Preview, Running, Ultra Marathon
My first A-Race of the year is less than 2 weeks away. The West Highland Way race starts at 1 am on Saturday June 22. It is a 95 mile run. During last year’s race I had to retire from the race after 75 miles due to the conditions which meant I had started going...
