{"id":132793,"date":"2020-10-19T15:13:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T14:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=132793"},"modified":"2020-10-19T15:22:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T14:22:31","slug":"running-blogger-spotlight-john-kynaston-john-kynastons-ultra-running-diary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/running-blogger-spotlight-john-kynaston-john-kynastons-ultra-running-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Running Blogger Spotlight: John Kynaston, John Kynaston\u2019s ultra running diary"},"content":{"rendered":"

With 51 ultra-races under his belt, 61-year-old running enthusiast John Kynaston<\/a> knows what it takes to stay motivated. Read today\u2019s Spotlight interview for his favourite running routes and the best snacks to pack next time you head out. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What got you into running as a hobby and what keeps you passionate about it as a way to keep fit?<\/span><\/strong>
\nAs long I can remember I have always enjoyed running. In school, I was one of the children who loved the cross-country season and athletics in the summer.
\nThroughout my life I have always run, and at 61 I continue to enjoy it. In 2006 I discovered ultra-running, as it combined my love of the mountains and running, and I\u2019ve not looked back. I have now completed 51 ultras.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite thing to post about and why?<\/span><\/strong>
\nI love to write up race reports as it gives me a chance to reflect on the race and share my thoughts on what went well and what didn\u2019t. This gives me a chance to learn for future races.<\/p>\n

Did you take part in the London Marathon this year?<\/span><\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve never run the London Marathon as I prefer the trails over road and smaller fields rather than mass events.<\/p>\n

Do you think the different format of the Marathon, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a good idea?<\/span><\/strong>
\nI think anything that helps to motivate people to run is a good thing. It has obviously been difficult this year with so many races cancelled so all the virtual races that have been going on have been really good.<\/p>\n

How did you change your approach and content during lockdown?<\/span><\/strong>
\nI decided to try and keep ticking over and maintain my fitness so I ran five times a week as normal but my longer runs were shortened from around 25 to 15 miles.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best route you\u2019ve ever taken for a run?<\/span><\/strong>
\nMy favourite has to be on the West Highland Way. This race is the one that introduced me to ultra-running and I love the various sections and the variety.
\nHaving said that, I have many close seconds from the Lake District, to the Cleveland Way, to Wainwright\u2019s Coast to Coast, the Dragon\u2019s Back route, etc, etc!<\/p>\n

Best snacks\/drinks to take along for a race?<\/span><\/strong>
\nChia Charge bars \u2026. But I\u2019m slightly biased as they sponsor the podcast I host every week called \u2018Run to the Hills\u2019.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give to someone who\u2019s never been into running but would like to start?<\/span><\/strong>
\nFind someone to run with and learn from them. When you start it can be quite hard going so having a friend to run with who can help motivate can make the difference to whether you stick at it.<\/p>\n

How do you collaborate with brands, and which kind of brands do you really like working with?<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe main one is Chia Charge, who make flapjacks using chia seeds.<\/p>\n

Ultramarathonrunningstore.com<\/a> also provides prizes for my \u2018Guess My Time\u2019 competitions I run where friends try to guess how long I will take in a race. I started this for my first ultra in 2007 and it has been a tradition ever since!<\/p>\n

For PRs looking to work with you and your blog\/website, how would you prefer they approach you and with what kind of content?<\/span><\/strong>
\nEmail is the best way (regarding content anything to do with running in general and ultra running in particular).<\/p>\n

What other blogs do you check out regularly?<\/span><\/strong>
\nI have a number of running blogs I read regularly and enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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