36. Kieran Alger - @manvmiles Experienced Runner, Ultrarunner "Pushing Boundaries, Aiming High and Achieving Goals" - one of the Runtesters. 112 Half and Full Marathons, 12 Ultras and 100 miler - podcast episode cover

36. Kieran Alger - @manvmiles Experienced Runner, Ultrarunner "Pushing Boundaries, Aiming High and Achieving Goals" - one of the Runtesters. 112 Half and Full Marathons, 12 Ultras and 100 miler

Apr 30, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 10
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Episode description

This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport.

As a Not Another Runner Listener you can get a 10% Discount if you use code notanother10 [case sensitive] at their Website jaybirdsport.com


Kieran Alger, a runner, and ultrarunner popularly known by his Instagram handle @manvmiles is one of the four runners who make up the Run Testers. Kieran is a freelance journalist who over time has fortunately been able to combine his work with his hobby, he tests the latest running merchandise, products and technology and is very knowledgeable when it comes to running gear.

He is also a very experienced runner, having completed 46 Marathons, 56 Half Marathons, 12 Ultramarathons and a 100 miler and placed in the top 100 runners @ Marathon Des Sables in 2015.

Kieran is dedicated in pushing boundaries, aiming high and achieving goals and shares his vast knowledge of everything running that he has learnt with others.

His Blog (see Links below) is an incredible portal to all things running, so if you are looking for the latest tech, shoes, or advice on fuelling, fitness and racing look no further for honest, experienced and detailed advice and information.

What to Expect:

  • How Kieran began running
  • What made him want to run longer
  • His Marathon Des Sables Experience and why he's reccommend this race
  • His current and future goals 
  • How he is coping during the current circumstances
  • How we can remain motivated despite the current climate, and cancelled events
  • Why in running we have to be kind to ourselves
  • How Manvmiles started
  • Kieran's #WhyIRun
  • The Runtesters


Links

Kieran Alger

www.instagram.com/manvmiles/

Blog:

www.manvmiles.co.uk/

All links for ManVMiles and The Run Testers:

https://lnk.bio/rmrK

Natalie - Not Another Runner

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

Blog:

//notanotherrunner.home.blog/

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

All other links:

linktr.ee/notanotherrunner


Marathon Des Sables:

https://marathondessables.co.uk/

Laverado Ultra Trail 

https://www.ultratrail.it/en/ 

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