Author of Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner & The Rise of the Ultra Runners. That's a lot of running.https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mu5cqk2v722eThere are still tickets left for this (also speaking are people like Stephanie Case, Linford Christie ...) and I have a chunky 50% discount code if you want to come along. DM me for the code ... [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5cqk2v722ehttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mtqnohpwe22gStill a few spaces going on this, next Sunday ... [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Aug 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqnohpwe22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mtl6znjbhc2ghttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/somerset-rewilding-holnicote-estate-wetlands-rivers-resilience21 Aug 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl6znjbhc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mt7344bnjc24Last night I ran the Ivybridge 3 Tops on Dartmoor, a proper, no-frills fell race, massive ups and downs, off-piste running, picking your own lines etc. Mad, intense fun. I was questioning my life choices halfway up Ugborough Beacon, but then it was downhill for the last 4km, which was a ride.16 Aug 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7344bnjc24https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mrzaraw77s2aThe brilliant Like the Wind magazine are at it again, innovating, telling stories, starting conversations, and bringing people together. Very happy to be part of their upcoming live event in East London in September. To come along, sign up here - early bird tickets still available runculture.co/FINN01 Aug 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzaraw77s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mrullttxek2oVery exciting to be part of a line-up that includes Richard E Grant, Alain de Botton and Sophie Raworth, among many others. I'll be speaking about running (of course) ... https://ukftweekendfestival.live.ft.com/page/5161719/speakers30 Jul 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrullttxek2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mrftf7dur225Happy to report that 23 of the 52 episodes of The Way of the Runner podcast feature interviews with women. Guests come from UK, Ireland, US, Kenya, Netherlands, Italy and Canada. Ultra runners, track runners, marathon runners, authors, comedians, sports scientists ... thewayoftherunner.com/podcast https://thewayoftherunner.com/podcast24 Jul 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrftf7dur225https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mqrjjwxffc2cI’m delighted to say I’ve been asked to be a judge for the Manumit Prize for British and Irish Adventures. This is a chunky £1,000 prize for someone who has gone on a self-planned adventure across Britain and/or Ireland. Please share ... https://www.manumitapparel.com/pages/adventure-prize16 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrjjwxffc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mqrbrilvgc24Been reflecting on England going out of the world cup. Two points ... a lot of soul-searching has been going on, questioning the state of the nation etc, but really, out of 48 teams at the world cup, 47 are going to lose. England's experience is far from unique or singular ... (1/2)16 Jul 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrbrilvgc24https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mp4aluwt222oShe’s still going through the crazy heat - now in Cornwall and within sight of the finish. Give her a follow/cheer/small donation … [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4aluwt222ohttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3moy4rtuucc2xI know the World Cup is on and everything, but this is still going on ... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/23/israel-deliberately-targeting-gaza-children-to-commit-genocide-un-inquiry-finds23 Jun 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moy4rtuucc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3modep6hwdc26A free Monday Musings this week as I try to spread the love for ekiden as far and wide as possible … https://open.substack.com/pub/adharanand/p/the-spirit-of-the-ekdien?r=2ibr4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer15 Jun 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3modep6hwdc26https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mo4fz36vgc2qEllajo is from my hometown Totnes and is aiming to be the youngest woman to run from Land’s End to John O’Groats. If you want to follow her journey (she’s on day six) or help with her fundraising efforts (for mental health charities) details are here: https://linktr.ee/ellajofryer?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASZItNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaejiECSxx3hCBF74UXYJHpPUycyFq0fe_LlQeXO7UyzOs9PPUstHiakyKR41w_aem_dOZKDRzh816-g3_oUOuYyQ Pretty amazing effort12 Jun 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4fz36vgc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mnrzgltbdk2jAny runners living in Devon or near Dartmoor, my very knowledgeable friend is leading a 13-mile run exploring Dartmoor's ancient field boundaries - should be a great day out. Check it out: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dartmoors-ancient-field-boundaries-a-13-mile-guided-run-tickets-199076858643208 Jun 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrzgltbdk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mnhb5jel4k2nI posted this video on Instagram yesterday and it now has over 5,000 likes and counting. Here it has two. So interesting. Something to do with the algorithms, I guess. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhb5jel4k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mncug3ekik2nUltra runner Stephanie Case says 15 years of working in war zones has taught her a lot about suffering - and brings a certain perspective when things get tough in a long race. For the full interview, search for the Way of the Runner podcast or visit thewayoftherunner.com/podcast02 Jun 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncug3ekik2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mn6e26r6vk2bBeautiful 17-mile run along the River Avon today, following it all the way to the sea, with pals Ed and Didac for company. South Devon in all its splendour.31 May 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn6e26r6vk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmwc5bhyjs2mWent for a midday run on Tuesday and then straight to the beach, where I didn't wear a hat or bring any water. I'm usually fine with the heat - I actually love it - but I overestimated my powers and the next day came down with heatstroke. Lesson learned. Hopefully. Stay hydrated, people.28 May 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwc5bhyjs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmvonrvapc2kNo offence to any Christian Rock fans out there, but saw this on Threads and, yep, just about nails it ...28 May 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvonrvapc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmt542ohb22kThis is a good counterpoint to the narrative that because the Enhanced Games were such a flop, it proves everyone must already be doping, by someone who knows a bit about these things https://youtu.be/kzoUKn08UIA?si=q_bs4vlKmWgJbuH_27 May 2026 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmt542ohb22khttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmqyuocqa22dStrava seems to be down. Has it melted? I have after a lunchtime run just now26 May 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqyuocqa22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmqizil77c2dDepending on your world view, you can see the slow times (on the track at least) at the Enhanced Games and think either: A, the drugs clearly don't do much after all and real competition and effort is key. Or, B, clearly everyone is already doping, that's why taking PEDs made no difference.26 May 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqizil77c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmohe4s4gs23Racing the tide at breakneck walking speed - A two-day hike gets serious, while the Enhanced Games comes and goes with a whimper https://adharanand.substack.com/p/racing-the-tide-at-breakneck-walking25 May 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmohe4s4gs23https://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mmez5ukq5s2xMy best friend when I was 9, Dave Hamilton, has written a book about weird Britain and it looks ace. He wrote a teaser piece for the Guardian, with a great image of Dave squaring up to the Suffolk Yoxman https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/may/21/weird-britain-10-oddities-to-visit21 May 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmez5ukq5s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mm57aa7b6s2rStill buzzing after our 33-mile (53km) run across Dartmoor on Saturday. It’s becoming something of an annual pilgrimage, a ritual, a homage to this wild, barren landscape, a celebration of its bluebell-strewn woodlands and craggy tors. We’ll be back again next year. See thewayoftherunner.com18 May 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm57aa7b6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/adharanand.bsky.social/post/3mllcvxb2nc2wI'm terrible, when I've got a Zoom call coming up - even if it's just a friendly one - I can't get anything done for at least an hour beforehand. It's like I'm just stuck in a waiting room of my own creation. (I have a feeling that's a common trait among introverts.)11 May 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:3vtmrsulhf4xenbgnuupb6gx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllcvxb2nc2w