2 weeks until UTS 100M — one of the toughest ultras in the UK.

I’m tired, constantly hungry, my mood swinging with the fatigue, and full of doubt… but I’m still showing up. In this honest update: How recovery from Arc 100M has gone (swollen feet, low energy, slow return) What 3 training trips to Snowdonia really felt like (shoes, negative thoughts, small wins) Taper reality for mature runners — light volume, mental battle, staying focused Fueling experiments, shoe changes (VJ → Topo Vista), and what’s next If you’re in taper, recovering from a big ultra, or chasing a hard goal — this is for you. No perfect prep, just real life on the way to the start line. What’s the hardest part of your current training or taper right now? Drop it in the comments — I read every one. Instagram: @oxenduremedia #UTS100M #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #Over50Runner #Snowdonia #UltraTaper #ArcOfAttrition #UTMB #UltraTraining #TaperLife