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25. Ultra Runner, Motivational Speaker, Author, 2 x Everest attempts. Founder @mind_o_mountains
Probably out running, falls over a lot.

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"Didn't you want to start with something easier?"

"Didn't you want to start with something easier?"
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Another runner asked me this during the usual pre-race small talk, waiting in a dark and rainy Ulverston at 5:30am, about to begin the Cumbria Way Ultra 73-mile race. I doubted myself for a moment before thinking: "well, what's the point in that?"
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It was my first time racing the distance but I trusted my ability. Running for me is a process of continual improvement and creating the best version of ourselves. Sometimes it's about small steps, sometimes it's throwing ourselves in the deep end and learning to swim. Only by pushing the bar a bit further and being prepared to fail can we discover what we're capable of. Choosing the hard things in running helps us overcome even harder things in daily life.
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On that note... can anyone recommend a first time 100-mile race? The hillier the better!
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#cumbriaway #ultramarathon #running #ultrarunning #challenges #cumbriawayultra #mountains #endurance #enduranceathlete #Runninglife #lakedistrict #trailrunning #ultraendurance #getoutside

<img src="https://alexstaniforth.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt=""Didn't you want to start with something easier?" . Another runner asked me this during the usual pre-race small talk, waiting in a dark and rainy Ulverston at 5:30am, about to begin the Cumbria Way Ultra 73-mile race. I doubted myself for a moment before thinking: "well, what's the point in that?" . It was my first time racing the distance but I trusted my ability. Running for me is a process of continual improvement and creating the best version of ourselves. Sometimes it's about small steps, sometimes it's throwing ourselves in the deep end and learning to swim. Only by pushing the bar a bit further and being prepared to fail can we discover what we're capable of. Choosing the hard things in running helps us overcome even harder things in daily life. . On that note... can anyone recommend a first time 100-mile race? The hillier the better! . #cumbriaway #ultramarathon #running #ultrarunning #challenges #cumbriawayultra #mountains #endurance #enduranceathlete #Runninglife #lakedistrict #trailrunning #ultraendurance #getoutside">

The Only Way is Cumbria. Finally joined the ultra

The Only Way is Cumbria. Finally joined the ultra marathon club at the Cumbria Way Ultra yesterday. 74 miles in 16:14, 5th place overall.
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Running ultras solo is one thing but racing them is another. Normally I'm very precise with setting targets, but I had no idea what to expect having never raced beyond 26.2. In some ways that took away the pressure and expectation. With so much anxiety lingering from my Bob Graham Round I was just pleased to put that to bed and get round without any dramas. I probably played it safe in fear of setting off too fast. So much learnt for next time ready to push the bar higher and faster. But I'll take that for now.
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It was a brilliant experience and emotional rollercoaster in the most beautiful part of the world, with great company including @therunningdan @singletonwayne @todhunterpete. Would highly recommend it to any ultra runners, old and new. Thanks @pureoutdoorsevents
for a great day out. My legs will thank you later...
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#cumbriawayultra #cumbriaway #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #lakedistrict #Cumbria #enduranceathlete #endurance #fellrunning #trailrunning #getoutside #ultraracing #adventure #endurancechallenges #ultraendurance #longrun

<img src="https://alexstaniforth.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Only Way is Cumbria. Finally joined the ultra marathon club at the Cumbria Way Ultra yesterday. 74 miles in 16:14, 5th place overall. . Running ultras solo is one thing but racing them is another. Normally I'm very precise with setting targets, but I had no idea what to expect having never raced beyond 26.2. In some ways that took away the pressure and expectation. With so much anxiety lingering from my Bob Graham Round I was just pleased to put that to bed and get round without any dramas. I probably played it safe in fear of setting off too fast. So much learnt for next time ready to push the bar higher and faster. But I'll take that for now. . It was a brilliant experience and emotional rollercoaster in the most beautiful part of the world, with great company including @therunningdan @singletonwayne @todhunterpete. Would highly recommend it to any ultra runners, old and new. Thanks @pureoutdoorsevents for a great day out. My legs will thank you later... . #cumbriawayultra #cumbriaway #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #lakedistrict #Cumbria #enduranceathlete #endurance #fellrunning #trailrunning #getoutside #ultraracing #adventure #endurancechallenges #ultraendurance #longrun">

The Bob Graham Round Solo. 4 weeks ago I attempted

The Bob Graham Round Solo. 4 weeks ago I attempted to run 42 peaks and 66 miles solo around the Lake District within 24 hours. It didn't go to plan. Here's the journey and some of the highs and lows in 5 minutes.
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Thanks again everyone who donated to the reason behind it - £2,500 for @mind_o_mountains makes it all count.
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Video by @jonathandoylemedia

<img src="https://alexstaniforth.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Bob Graham Round Solo. 4 weeks ago I attempted to run 42 peaks and 66 miles solo around the Lake District within 24 hours. It didn't go to plan. Here's the journey and some of the highs and lows in 5 minutes. . Thanks again everyone who donated to the reason behind it - £2,500 for @mind_o_mountains makes it all count. . Video by @jonathandoylemedia">

The Zoom screen just got big! Great fun speaking @

The Zoom screen just got big! Great fun speaking @cheshirescouts Awards last weekend and presenting gold awards to so many awesome young people, especially during a global pandemic. 300 people in a room again was bizarre. I mostly speak for businesses nowadays but it's important to give something back to where I started. The Scouting motto is all about "being prepared" so I couldn't resist sneaking a Bear Grylls quote in. Also got to wear the neckscarf and be an Honorary Scout for the day. I'd never get a badge for dress sense.
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#motivationalspeaking #scouts #motivationalspeaker #scouting #awards #publicspeaker #publicspeaking #liveevents #inspiring #inspire #stage #cheshirescouts #beargrylls #beprepared

<img src="https://alexstaniforth.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Zoom screen just got big! Great fun speaking @cheshirescouts Awards last weekend and presenting gold awards to so many awesome young people, especially during a global pandemic. 300 people in a room again was bizarre. I mostly speak for businesses nowadays but it's important to give something back to where I started. The Scouting motto is all about "being prepared" so I couldn't resist sneaking a Bear Grylls quote in. Also got to wear the neckscarf and be an Honorary Scout for the day. I'd never get a badge for dress sense. . #motivationalspeaking #scouts #motivationalspeaker #scouting #awards #publicspeaker #publicspeaking #liveevents #inspiring #inspire #stage #cheshirescouts #beargrylls #beprepared">

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