https://ultraplodder.com/2016/09/15/time-to-use-this-blog/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/med-fit-ultrasound.jpgmed-fit-ultrasoundThe new Ultrasound machine2016-09-16T08:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2015/10/27/hike-up-cader-idris/2015-10-27T21:46:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2015/10/23/hike-up-moel-famau/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000958.jpgP1000958https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000956.jpgMoel Famau Views9Tried to get the shot of the rainbowhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000955.jpgGareth off aheadhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000954.jpgMoel Famau Views8Autumn colourshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000953.jpgMoel Famau Jubilee TowerMoel Famau Jubilee Towerhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000952.jpgMoel Famau views7https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000951.jpgMoel Famau Views6Trying to get the views as the cloud started to come inhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000950.jpgMoel Famau Views5Still more up, quite the hill this onehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000949.jpgMushroomNo idea what type it is, no that wasn't a bite that I took out of ithttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000948.jpgMoel Famau Views3Lovely views2015-10-23T21:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2015/05/18/a-dns-and-injury/2016-01-25T21:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2015/04/22/week-2-building-some-more/2015-04-22T19:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/about-me/2015-04-22T15:27:52+00:00weekly0.6https://ultraplodder.com/2015/04/12/week-1-building-up/2015-04-12T18:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2015/04/07/ditching-the-shoes/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/barefoot-running-step-by-step.jpgBarefoot Running Step By StepYou can buy the book direct from Kens website, I got mine from Amazon however2015-04-07T12:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/event-history/2015-03-16T14:11:35+00:00weekly0.6https://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/27/race-review-snowdonia-marathon-marathon-eryri-2014/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414444567700.jpegwpid-wp-1414444567700.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414444604728.jpegwpid-wp-1414444604728.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414444668902.jpegwpid-wp-1414444668902.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414444486624.jpegwpid-wp-1414444486624.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rear-action-shot.jpgRear action shotFinishing the race, getting passed in the process2014-10-29T10:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/25/snowdonia-marathon-update/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414269089925.jpegMarathon Eryri StartStart line of the racehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414268829490.jpegwpid-wp-1414268829490.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414268670904.jpegwpid-wp-1414268670904.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414268505683.jpegwpid-wp-1414268505683.jpeg2014-10-25T20:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/24/snowdonia-marathon-the-night-before/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414180261911.jpegMy Kit for SnowdoniaMy nice neat pile of kithttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414180184394.jpegwpid-wp-1414180184394.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414180092390.jpegwpid-wp-1414180092390.jpeghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wpid-wp-1414180030541.jpegwpid-wp-1414180030541.jpeg2014-10-24T19:55:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/23/snowdonia-marathon-not-long-now/2014-10-23T19:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/16/injury-update-getting-it-looked-at-properly/2014-10-20T10:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/10/07/less-than-3-weeks-to-go-to-snowdonia-marathon/2014-10-08T17:19:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/08/13/my-posting-has-been-rubbish/2014-08-13T19:14:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/06/03/post-ultra-blues/2014-06-04T09:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/05/21/races-review-centurion-running-north-downs-way-50-and-richmond-park-marathon/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1400442358436.jpgMedalsTwo days, Two medalshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140518_091621.jpgRichmond Park MarathonAnother day another start linehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/14189164766_ea8da25d64_c.jpgLast dashRunning towards the finish line Photo Credit: Jon Lavishttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140517_140724.jpgUltraplodderSelfiehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140517_075616.jpgStart of the NDW50Waiting for the off2014-05-22T09:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/01/26/post-fan-dance-recovery/2014-01-26T20:08:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/01/21/race-review-avalanche-events-winter-fan-dance/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/finishers-badge-on-display.jpgFinishers Badge on displayThe finishers badge has been added to my more precious memoroabilieahttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fan-dance-selfie.jpgfan-dance-selfiePhoto's taken by Gareth, still smilinghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fan-dance-hill-profile.jpgFan Dance Hill ProfileA more detailed hill profilehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fan-dance-goodrunguide-summary.jpgFan Dance Good Run Guide SummaryA summary of the Fan Dance detailing time, distance and hill profile2014-05-05T20:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/01/20/avalanche-events-winter-fan-dance/2014-01-21T19:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/01/13/5-days-to-go-2/2014-01-13T19:48:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2014/01/07/the-first-post-of-2014/2014-01-07T20:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/12/31/2013-in-review/2013-12-31T09:22:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/11/24/that-moment-when-you-realise-you-need-to-train-harder/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131123_103143.jpgView from Pen Y FanThe view from Pen Y Fan, we couldn't have asked for better weatherhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pen-y-fan-training-route-hill-profile.jpgPen Y Fan training route hill profilePen Y Fan training route hill profilehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pen-y-fan-to-cribyn.jpgPen Y Fan to CribynPen Y Fan to Criybnhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/corn-du-to-pen-y-fan.jpgCorn Du to Pen Y FanShot showing the profile of Corn Du to Pen Y Fanhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131123_094505.jpgTop of Pen Y FanI didn't build the snowmanhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131123_083308.jpg20131123_083308Me at the Storey Arms phoneboxhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-the-phonebox-to-corn-du.jpgFrom the phonebox to Corn DuGoogle Earth image showing the route to Corn Duhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/training-hike-23-11-2013.jpgTraining Hike 23.11.20132013-11-24T19:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/11/04/training-progress/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/kettler-weighted-vest.jpgKettler Weighted VestKettler Weighted Vesthttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saturday-02-11-13-stats.jpgSaturday 02.11.13 statshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/distance-weekly-from-week-commencing-26-08-13-to-week-commencing-28-10-13.jpgDistance weekly from week commencing 26.08.13 to week commencing 28.10.13Distance weekly from week commencing 26.08.13 to week commencing 28.10.13 https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/box-hill-loops-weighted-8kg-plus-2-litres-water.jpgBox Hill Loops Weighted 8kg plus 2 litres waterThe route and profile of Saturdays training2013-11-04T20:29:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/10/19/back-to-posting-onwards-and-upwards/2013-10-19T10:53:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/09/09/im-still-alive/2013-09-09T19:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/08/09/12-hours-to-go/2013-08-15T09:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/07/25/north-downs-way-100-just-over-2-weeks-to-go/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/race-plan.jpgNDW100 Race PlanThis is my planned paces for the different sections of the racehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/30-miler-time-and-elevation.jpg30 miler time and elevationFrom Runkeeper, shows my total time and elevationhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/good-run-guide-stats.jpgGood run guide stats2013-07-26T08:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/30/training-this-week-24062013-30062013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_120732.jpgA rabbitThe rabbit just stopped and let me grab a photohttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_114937.jpgView from NDW 6A view from Gravelly Hill Viewpointhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_113935.jpgUltraplodderHappy to be out running againhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_105400.jpgNarrow TrailHeading towards the Oxted Downs along a narrow uneven pathhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_104313.jpgView from NDW 5Another Panoramic Shot, this is from the Oxted Downshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_100008.jpgView from NDW 4Panoramic shot of the views from the North Downs Wayhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_095918.jpgView from NDW 3https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_093953.jpgView from NDW 2I love the rolling fieldshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130629_093801.jpgView from NDW 1North Downs Way near Woldingham School2013-07-25T09:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/26/race-review-trail-marathon-wales-2013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_0690.jpgultraplodder ploddingMe plodding along. Photo taken by sportspicturescymruhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_131538.jpgCoed Y Brenin View 3Another shot of the surroundingshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tmw-2013-hill-profile.jpgTMW 2013 Hill ProfileAnother take on the hill profile along with my pacinghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_101130.jpgAn aid stationThe welcome sight of the aid station, gels, water, isotonic drink and jelly babies are the order of the dayhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_132545.jpgCoed Y Brenin View 2Just stopping to take a photo and absorb the beauty of the surroundingshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_131534.jpgA steep upThis is pretty steep, both the marathon runners and half marathon runners had to tackle this beasthttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_095647.jpgCoed Y Brenin View 1Can't argue with the views, my Camera doesn't do it justicehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_092019.jpgThe first descentAnd now we go downhillhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_102520.jpgUp into the treesHeading on up into the treeshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130622_085103.jpgThe start lineThe runners gather for the start2014-06-03T07:01:28+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/20/2-days-to-go-trail-marathon-wales/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130620_191502.jpgGetting the kit readyGetting my kit ready for the Trail Marathon Wales2013-06-27T10:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/13/another-run-last-night/2013-06-13T11:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/07/good-newsish/2013-06-07T16:06:27+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/06/02/training-update-27052013-02062013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bec-tt.jpgBEC TTThe stats from the BEC TT along with teh route maphttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wc27052013.jpgWC27052013The weeks training2013-06-02T20:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/05/21/injury-update-its-not-all-doom-and-gloom/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tmw-logo-full.jpgTrail Marathon WalesTrail Marathon Wales Sat 22nd June2013-05-21T18:16:07+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/05/08/its-all-gone-wrong/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130507_184530.jpgDay 3Heavy bruising and still swollen, a trip to the doctors and hospital for an X-Ray was in orderhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1367904152203.jpgDay 2Waking up in the morning and being presented with this was not goodhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1367853077140.jpgDay 1The swelling can be seen straight after it happened, but no bruisinghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130506_100359.jpgMakeshift CrutchMy makeshift crutch to get me homehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1367829641988.jpgThe second timeFloored after the second timehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130506_090036.jpgNorth Downs Way on the 6th MaySuch a good day for a run2013-05-09T09:41:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/04/21/training-this-week-things-are-going-much-better/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/saturday-20th-run-stats.jpgSaturday 20th Run StatsWith stops excluded the pace was 12:02/mi and a time of 4:04:34https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000696.jpgHokaOneOne MafateSore toes from the HokaOneOne Mafatehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000709.jpgCowsJust a phot of some cowshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000698.jpgMore viewsNot a cloud in the sky, you could see for mileshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000701.jpgOut on the DownsGreat views, this is why I trail runhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000700.jpgSpring is hereSpring is most certainly herehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000694.jpgWearing the SJ VestMe at Gravelly Hill wearing the SJ Vesthttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/p1000692.jpgUltimate DIrection Scott Jurek Race VestThis picture shows how much stuff the pack can carry2013-05-08T22:08:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/04/14/training-update-2/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cycling-for-last-2-months.jpgCycling for last 2 monthsI only starting logging on GRG mid Febhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/training-profile-comparison.jpgTraining Profile ComparisonPeriod 1 is June-July 2012. Period 2 is Feb-March2013-04-14T19:17:31+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/04/13/the-voice/2013-04-14T19:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/03/26/double-blowout-damage-update/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/what-looks-like-a-chunk-is-missing-with-the-tube-exposed.jpgWhat looks like a chunk is missing with the tube exposedAnother angle on the chunk from my tyrehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/damage-to-the-front-tyre.jpgDamage to the front tyreA small chunk missing from my front tyrehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/another-angle-on-the-buckle.jpgAnother angle on the buckleThe buckle from the sidehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/buckle-in-the-rear-rim.jpgBuckle in the rear rimYou can see the buckle in the rim, causes all sorts of problems with breaking2013-03-26T20:14:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/03/25/double-blowout-on-the-bike/2013-03-26T08:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/03/05/never-be-satisfied-with-what-you-achieve-because-it-all-pales-in-comparison-with-what-you-are-capable-of-doing-in-the-future/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dragons_back_race_route_map.jpgDragons_Back_Race_Route_MapThe Dragons Back Race Route across Waleshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dragonsbackracelogo.pngDragonsbackRaceLogoThe Dragons Back Race2013-03-05T19:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/03/03/training-this-week-25022013-03032013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/this-weeks-run.jpgThis weeks runThe stats from my run along the North Downshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/this-weeks-training.jpgThis weeks trainingMy training summary for this weekhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/elevation-of-commute-home.jpgElevation of commute homeThe hill profile of my commute home, total of around 620ft2013-03-03T21:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/02/24/training-this-week-18022013-24022013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4-week-training-plan.jpg4 Week Training PlanThis is my plan for the next 4 weeks2013-02-24T15:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/02/20/north-downs-way-gravelly-hill-to-botley-hill-part-1/2013-02-24T14:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/02/19/new-balance-minimus-mr00bs-verdict/2013-02-20T10:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/02/17/training-update-11022013-17022013/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20120728_074833.jpgNorth Downs Way Signpost2013-02-17T20:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/02/03/back-in-training/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130126_102840.jpgSnow covered fieldsAnother shot of the viewhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130126_102455.jpgThe view from the North Downs WayYou could see for mileshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130126_101145.jpgSnowy FieldsStill lots of snow on the fieldshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130126_095923.jpgNorth Downs Way: Crisp Sunny DaySuch a perfect day for a runhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130126_095917.jpgSnow covered fieldLovely to look at, but was like a bog underneath. My feet got soaked in icy water2013-02-03T16:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2013/01/20/building-back-up-slowly/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130120_172805.jpgEvening runninghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130120_171700.jpgTree tunnel at nightA view of the tree tunnel from Saturday at night, illuminated by the Silva Trailrunner Prohttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130119_113513.jpgInov8 Roclite 288 GTXThe sort of weather when my Goretex Inov8 come in really handyhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130119_111722.jpgSnow and the North Downs WayA view of the North Downs Way covered in snowhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130119_111715.jpgNorth Downs WayI have missed running on the Downshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130119_110633.jpgA gently snowy uphillA snow covered uphill climbhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130119_105455.jpgSnowy trailsI love running through this tree tunnel, it was all the better in the snow2013-01-26T22:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/12/31/2012-in-review-blog-stats/2012-12-31T08:11:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/12/30/coping-with-injury-part-2/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000568.jpgSilva Trail Runner PlusThis is the Silva Trail Runner Plus, I plan on using this in the NDW100 in Augusthttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000576.jpgJointace CollagenWorth a gohttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1000573.jpgIce PackI am using this on the tendon roughly twice a dayhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p10005721.jpgFrozen Bottle RollerIn place of a foam roller I am using a 2 litre frozen bottle of water2012-12-30T21:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/12/30/running-stats-for-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/race-stats-by-month.pngRace stats by monthList of event details are belowhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pace-over-time.pngPace over TimeDetails my average pace on month by monthhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/runs-2012.pngRuns 2012This table details my runs on a monthly basis showing info like total distance anc calories burnt2012-12-30T10:56:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/12/16/coping-with-injury/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/eccentric-heel-drops.pngEccentric Heel Drops2012-12-16T21:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/12/03/race-review-grim-original-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grim-original-2012.pngGrim Original 2012A better time on last yearhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grim-2012-running-through-the-mud-pit1.jpgGrim 2012 Running through the mud pitThe mud was a lot warmer than the water2012-12-04T22:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/11/26/running-show-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000566.jpgRunning Show 2012: Bikes?https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000565.jpgRunning Show 2012: Runners World SeminarA seminar with a panel from Runners Worldhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000564.jpgRunning Show 2012: Skins Standhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000567.jpgRunning Show 2012: Runners World goodie bagThe bag consisted of: The Complete Guide to Running Running Training Diary High 5 Race Pack Camelbak Delany Plus waist packhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000560.jpgRunning Show 2012: Torq FitnessPicture of the Torq standhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000559.jpgRunning Show 2012: Find a Race standThe Find a Race standhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000558.jpgSandown ParkThe venue for the Running Show 20122012-11-26T21:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/11/10/587/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cycling-safety-inforgraphic.jpgCycling-safety-inforgraphicTaken from http://www.ridein.co.uk2012-11-12T22:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/11/04/recovery-week-looking-now-to-the-grim-original-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/grim-runkeeper-route.jpgGrim Runkeeper RouteLast years resultshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/grim-original-2011.jpgGrim Original 2012Grim 2012 Route (Image from Google Earth)https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/run-03-11-12.pngRun 03.11.123 miles of uphill and essentially no walking until we reached the tophttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1000550.jpgHome made shoe coversTts amazing what you can do with a bit of duct tape and a bin liner!2012-11-04T15:34:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/31/race-review-snowdonia-marathon-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121027_100033.jpgReady for the offReady to start the runhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/spc_8950.jpegRunning to the finish lineRunning to the line, legs cramping and in a lot of painhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000514.jpgSnowdonia Marathon: FinishedRace done!https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/london-vs-snowdonia.jpgLondon vs SnowdoniaComparing route profiles of London (above) and Snowdonia (below)https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/snowdonia-marathon-profile.jpgSnowdonia Marathon ProfileEnhanced image showing the marathon profilehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/snowdonia-marathon-route.jpgSnowdonia Marathon RouteRoute recorded by my Garmin, image courtesy of Google Earth2014-01-13T21:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/28/snowdonia-marathon-quick-update/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wpid-20121027_100033.jpgwpid-20121027_100033.jpg2012-10-28T17:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/24/first-impressions-new-balance-minimus-road-mr00bs/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000511.jpgMR00BS redesigned tongueThe tongue on the shoe has been redesignedhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000510.jpgMR00BS, thicker soleThis shot shoes the thicker sole designed for the road, while retaining the zero drophttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000508.jpgMR00BS, Vibram soleThe trusty Vibram solehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000506.jpgNew Balance MR00BS unboxedAh that new trainer smellhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/p1000505.jpgNew trainersThe familiar look of the New Balance box, I have many of these in my cupboard (much to my wifes annoyance)2012-10-28T23:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/23/our-ancestors-and-running/2012-10-23T20:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/22/common-running-injuries-infographic/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/running.jpgCommon Running Injuries2012-10-22T19:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/20/training-update-the-plan-for-the-100/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ultratales-issue-3.jpgUltraTales Issue 3https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/run-to-work.jpgRun to workOK, so its pretty much downhill all the way2012-10-20T20:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/17/100-miles/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/buckle.png100 miles 1 dayCould this be mine?2012-10-20T20:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/14/infographic-the-barefoot-running-revolution/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thebarefootrunningrevolution_4f5dda7dd721e.jpgTheBarefootRunningRevolution2012-10-14T18:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/10/14/training-update-01102012-14102012/2012-10-14T15:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/09/30/ten-questions-about-my-running/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the-home-straight.jpgFinishing the North Downs Way 50A pretty good feeling crossing that line2012-09-30T20:38:09+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/09/24/im-back/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_140146.jpgSpot the riverSpot the river, spent ages trying to find a way across.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_135037.jpgSurrounded by CowsNo way getting through, and that one in the middle poking his head up is a big bad Bull! No way I was going to mess with them and no way around, time to turn back and find another way.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_133955.jpgBeautiful viewsAnother photo which sums up why we run trailshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_131949.jpgGravelly HillThe views from Gravelly Hill, Caterhamhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_131259.jpgNorth Downs Way: Familiar signA familiar sight, those sign posts mark one of the greatest trails in the south.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_130147.jpgTrail running in the sunAfter 3 weeks of roads and cars, a quiet trail is the best place to get back that sense of calmhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120922_125444.jpgLovely day for a runNot a bad start to a run, after about 500 yards of road I am on the trails!2012-09-24T18:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/27/training-this-week-20082012-26082012/2012-08-27T17:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/21/a-blast-from-the-past-4-guys-3-peaks-our-three-peak-challenge/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/4-guys-3-peaks.jpg4 guys 3 peaksWe even had a logo!2012-08-21T17:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/19/training-this-week-13082012-19082012-and-hitting-the-wall-for-the-first-time/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120818_082651.jpgNorth Downs Way: The view from Box HillThe view from Box Hill, as always lovelyhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120818_080658.jpgNorth Downs Way: ViewsAn epic view from the North Downs Wayhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120818_070614.jpgReigate Hill: View from the carparkA lovely day for a run, or so I thought2012-08-19T19:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/18/ultra-nutrition-chia-flapjacks/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000259.jpgChia Flapjacks: SlicedSlice into bite sized pieces, you should be able to make 40 pieceshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000258.jpgChia Flapjacks: Out of the ovenOut of the oven and ready for slicinghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000257.jpgReady for the oven2012-08-18T18:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/16/453/2012-08-18T15:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/13/centurion-running-north-downs-way-50-race-report/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/finishers-medal.jpgFinishers MedalThe Author: Picture taken at the finish line of my first Ultra, the North Downs Way 50https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000293.jpgNorth Downs Way: Clarks FarmPicking up my nutrition from Gareth for the last timehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000295.jpgNorth Downs Way: The home straightComing into the finish line, sore but happyhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000286.jpgReigate Hill: Putting the Salomon S-Lab onEven small tasks such as clipping up my Salomon was proving difficulthttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000283.jpgReigate Hill: Sorting the GarminTrying to strap the Garmin to my arm, my ability to concentrate diminishinghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000282.jpgReigate HillPeanut butter sandwich + dry mouth = not good!https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000281.jpgReigate HillFood glorious foodhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000278.jpgNorth Downs Way: Box HillHappy that the steps of Box Hill were over and done withhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000272.jpgBox HillThe Olympic Ringshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120811_111015.jpgUltraplodderSelf portrait2012-08-28T21:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/11/quick-update-north-downs-way-50-all-done/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000301.jpgAll doneMe with my Centurion Running finishers medal.2012-08-17T13:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/10/the-night-before-last-minute-preperations/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000261.jpgBagged and TaggedMy aid station bags all labelled ready for Gareth to hand to me as neededhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/p1000260.jpgRace clothingMy gear all ready for the early start in the morning2012-08-10T20:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/08/05/5-days-to-go/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/buckle.pngNDW 100 BuckleAs I am only doing the 50 mile run I will not be able to get my hands on the NDW100 24hour belt buckle, but there is always next year....2012-08-06T10:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/31/11-days-to-go/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wpid-image002.jpgwpid-image002.jpghttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wpid-image001.jpgwpid-image001.jpg2012-07-31T15:42:08+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/29/13-days-to-go/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_082551.jpgNorth Downs Way: Harveys MapThe map used, Harvey North Downs Way (West). Great map, all of the route in nice sections and waterproof.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_090245.jpgFinally a decisionWhat did we do before Smartphones with GPS!! Using my phone and Google Maps I manage to find a direction to head in to get me back to a route I knowhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_090222.jpgLostLots of sheep but no idea where to go.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_082513.jpgNorth Downs Way: Titsey foundation walkTitsey foundation walk and part of the North Downs Way, this a longish uphill sectionhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_081919.jpgNorth Downs Way: Not without dangersIts not without dangers, luckliy he didn't appear to be homehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_081118.jpgNorth Downs Way: Nearing TitseyNearing the quarry and Titsey plantationhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_081112.jpgNorth Downs Way: View across Oxted DownsThe fields of Oxted Downshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_074853.jpgNorth Downs Way: Mud is pretty solid nowA shot of the trail leading off, the ground drier and easier to run onhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120728_074833.jpgNorth Downs Way: Follow the signsA photo of the sign posts that keep you on the straight and narrow, and it was at this sign-post that I headed off on my own as Gareth turned back for his run to the car.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/north-downs-way-caterham-mistake.jpgNorth Downs Way: Caterham mistakeThe red line was the route we took, the black the rout we should have taken. We just expected the turning to be further than it was, it didn't cost us too much time as we found our way back.2012-07-30T14:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/23/training-update/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120723_164716.jpgRunning in the woodsI do love running along trails like this, with the trees all around (giving some respite from the sun)https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120723_164134.jpgSunny and hardpackedNothing better than a sunny day and a hardpacked downhill trailhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120723_163725.jpgMuddy single track trailDeviating from the normal route onto a muddy single track trailhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120723_160549.jpgThe path on Addington HillsHeading off down the path on the top of Addington Hillshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120723_160525.jpgThe view from Addington Hills with the Shard in the distanceThe view from Addington Hills with the Shard in the distance2012-07-23T19:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/03/10/race-report-human-race-asics-off-road-series-trailman/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/p1000020.jpgMuddy TrainersNB Minumus MT10https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/p10000211.jpgTrailman Race Numberhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/p1000021.jpgTrailman Race Number2012-07-19T06:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/04/22/offas-orror-2/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/offas-orror.jpgOffa's Orrorhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p10001031.jpgRace donehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1000103.jpgP1000103https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1000102.jpgThe Ginger Runnerhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1000101.jpgMr Davies wearing his other numberhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1000098.jpgThe hill?2012-07-19T06:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/25/race-review-trail-marathon-wales-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000233.jpgView from the B&BThe lovely view from the B&Bhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000234.jpgRace Number and kit48, race number for the TMW as well as all my kithttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tmw-details.jpgTMW Detailshttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/marathon-finish-line.jpgMarathon Finish LineThe mantra "Finish Strong" running through my headhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000237.jpgThumbs UpNervous thumbs up!https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000231.jpgWinners TrophiesA photo of the beautiful winners trophies, not something I was likely to lay my hands on.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000230.jpgTrail Marathon Wales at Coed y BreninSeeing this, it all seemed very real!2012-07-19T06:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/15/race-review-pen-y-fan-race-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0541.jpgAnother shot of the sprint to the endAnother shot of the sprint to the endhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0540.jpgNearly therePicking up the speed for a sprint finishhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pen-y-fan-speed.pngPen Y Fan chartA chart detailing my speed vs elevation, you can see that its pretty slow until the point the descent levels out and I feel more secure in my footing.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pen-y-fan-map.jpgPen Y Fan MapA birds eye view of the routehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pen-y-fan.jpgPen Y Fan Hill ProfileAs you can see, its a lot of up and a very very steep down!2012-07-19T06:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/search-posts/2012-07-18T19:36:58+00:00weekly0.6https://ultraplodder.com/ultraplodder-blog/2012-07-18T19:31:21+00:00weekly0.6https://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/10/pen-y-fan-race-2012/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wpid-pyfprofile.gifwpid-PyFprofile.gif2012-07-10T18:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/09/training-this-week-02072012-08072012/2012-07-09T19:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/07/02/running-how-to-get-started-ok-so-i-know-why-i-am-doing-it-what-next/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/p1000244.jpgMy New Balance MT110My NB MT110 trail running shoes2012-07-02T20:26:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/28/running-ho-to-get-started-so-i-want-to-start-running/2012-06-28T20:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/25/marathon-nutrition-trail-marathon-wales/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000242.jpgSalomon soft flaskSalomon soft flask, allows you to squeeze every drop of gel out of it so no left overs at the bottomhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000236.jpgNutrition ready for the runMy nutrition for the Trail Marathon Wales2012-06-25T17:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/23/my-immediate-feelings-after-the-marathon/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wpid-screenshot_2012-06-23-15-19-39.pngwpid-Screenshot_2012-06-23-15-19-39.png2012-06-23T14:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/21/trail-marathon-wales-fast-approaching/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000229.jpgMmmmm gels and barsNutrition sorted2012-06-22T10:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/17/experimenting-with-chia-seeds/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000220.jpgCooked and ready to eatLastly I divided the mixture up into 9 pieces and cooked in the oven for 5 minutes.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000217.jpgJust add waterhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000216.jpgIngredients in a bowlThen I added 2tbsp of brown suger, 2 tbsp of Chia seeds and a 1tsp of cinnamonhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1000215.jpgMaize Meal in a panAs instructed I measured out 1 cup of Maize Meal and cooked for about 5 minutes.2012-06-17T16:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/15/another-quick-update-on-site-changes/2012-06-15T13:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/14/new-look-to-blog-and-a-brief-training-update-3/2012-06-14T19:04:16+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/11/training-this-week-04062012-10062012/2012-06-11T17:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/07/new-name-ultraplodder-com/2012-06-07T20:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/06/05/training-this-week-28052012-03062012/2012-06-05T17:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ultraplodder.com/2012/05/27/gear-review-salomon-advanced-skin-s-lab-5-set/https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000175.jpgSalmon Advanced S-Lab 5 chest pocketsThere aren't a lot of photos on the various websites showing in detail what the water bottle/chest pockets can hold. I used both these for my run, 625ml Camelbak Podium Chill bottles, they fit fine and are easy to get in and out.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000179.jpgSensifitThe Sensifit logo, and this thing does indeed fit like a glovehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000173.jpgThe main compartmentJust an example of the size of the pocket, the packet is designed for fast and light running, so you can't get that much in it. I managed to fit a super light first aid kit and a lightweight jackethttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000174.jpgHydrapak Fusion HoseThe Hydrapak insulated hose doesn't actually come with the pack, the older version came with an insulated Source hose but this came with a normal (all be it shorter) hose, this I purchased as an addtion.https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000178.jpgTwo interchangable velcro pocketsThe two pockets which fit to the left hand strap and can be swapped out as and whenhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000176.jpgHydration bladder inside the packDetail of the empty saftey blanket pocket also showing the Hydrapak insidehttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000177.jpgSafety blanketThe included saftey blanket and pocket to store it in (the second velcro chest pocket was also found in here)https://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000171.jpgThe updated clipsAlso on the newer version is the wider clips for securing the back on the body, these have been made more substantial to prevent snapping, although I still take the pack off with kid gloves because they still feel like they could snap at any pointhttps://ultraplodder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1000169.jpgSalomon Hydrapak BladderThis is the bladder that comes with the backpack, the Hydrapak 1.5 litre replaces the Source bladder on the older versions of the S-Lab 5. 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