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Running Away or Running Towards?

by James Cooper October 01, 2022

I was asked last night "what am I running away from?" I smiled and responded, "what am I running towards?" This made us all laugh, sip our drinks ...

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Training : Peak Week

by James Cooper September 28, 2022

17 days and counting. 🏁 🎽When I started running in 2015, I never thought it would result in me ever representing the UK. Now, granted ultra-running...

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Training Update

by James Cooper September 24, 2022

How do you like your Smilinggg miles in the morning? I like mine on the trails 🌲 ☀️Starting Saturday with my favourite loop. This week has been a ...

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Backyard Ultra: UK National / Satellite World Champs

by James Cooper September 20, 2022

I'm super excited to announce that I've been selected to represent the UK in the Backyard Ultra National Championships. 🏆 🇬🇧Starting on Saturday 1...

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Slowing down to speed up

by James Cooper September 05, 2022

It's been a while since I've taken to social media to post running related content, so I thought I'd bring you up to speed.When things are going w...

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SDW100: Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

by James Cooper June 21, 2022

‘A Life In A Day.’ A 100-mile footrace is often referred as this. You have good times. You have challenging times. Things go smoothly. Things go aw...

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SDW100: Be a Cheerleader

by James Cooper June 17, 2022

When I think ‘cheerleader’ I’m pretty old school in my thinking. Probably because I grew up in the nineties watching American TV shows. Pompoms, sy...

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SDW100 Reflections

by James Cooper June 13, 2022

Sat sipping on a decaf cortado here in Cafe Nero, East Grinstead reflecting on Saturday. Less than two-days removed since concluding South Downs Wa...

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South Downs Way 100-miles ✔️

by James Cooper June 12, 2022

At around 12:45am I entered the Eastbourne Sports Park and completed a loop of the running track before crossing the finish line to close the book...

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South Downs Way 100-Miles

by James Cooper June 10, 2022

It’s that time once again to pin the bib, tie the shoes and toe the start line. This time the challenge that lays before myself and 499 other runn...

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Unlocking Fitness Podcast: Smilinggg is your Superpower!

by James Cooper June 04, 2022

I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Sarah Pitts to be a guest on The Unlocking Fitness Podcast. We spoke about all things Smilinggg and ho...

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Reflections : World Smilinggg Day 2022

by James Cooper May 20, 2022

Time on the trails this afternoon, reflecting on World Smilinggg Day. A big thank you to everyone who took time out of their day yesterday to step...

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