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Dr Sophie Mullins @RunsWritesCode

Plant powered GB ultra runner and coach, British 100k Champion 2019. šŸ”šŸƒšŸ½ā€ā™€ļøEndurance coach. šŸ’» Software engineer. šŸ• Dog bingo aficionado.

Joined April 2009
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Dr Sophie Mullins@RunsWritesCode
24 Mar 2019
I canā€™t believe this just happened. Iā€™m British 100k Champion! Unreal! I LOVE running šŸ’œšŸƒšŸ½ā€ā™€ļø
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24 Mar 2019
ACP 100k - 1st lady - Sophie Mullins (SCO) in 8:03:39 @scotathletics @AthleticsWeekly @FastRunning @runandbecome1 @TaritTweets @Britathletics #acp100k
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Want all your running calculators in one place? Here you go! Plan your pacing, hydration, caffeine, grade adjusted pace, max next long run... ultrapotential.org/sport-calā€¦

Calculators ā€” Ultra Potential

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The Achilles tendon is the most commonly injured tendon in the body. Most people end up in an endless cycle of rehab and re-injury. But you can heal it for good: ultrapotential.org/resourcesā€¦

Managing Achilles Tendinopathy ā€” Ultra Potential

Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most frustrating injuries for runners. It hurts, so you run less, maybe do some calf raises, start training again and it comes right back. It can feel like a never...

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Female runners might start to feel the effects of perimenopause a bit earlier than their sedentary counterparts, here's how to get through it: ultrapotential.org/resourcesā€¦

Training through perimenopause - running and strength ā€” Ultra Potential

Perimenopause can make training feel like a rollercoaster: one day you feel great, the next you feel exhausted. Sleep is disrupted, recovery feels randomisedā€¦

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Taking up running in January? Here's my FREE beginner's running plan. 8 weeks to take you from run/walk to running a full 5k. ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Beginner's Running Plan ā€” Ultra Potential

This free Couch to 5 km plan is a structured, progressive programme designed to take you from a mixture of running and walking to running 5 km continuously in 8 weeks. Because of how Iā€™ve set up my...

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And if you've already got 5km in the bag and fancy dipping your toe in the waters of speed work, check out my follow up plan based on science and experience: ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Intro to Speed 5 km to 10 km ā€” Ultra Potential

This 10-week plan takes up where Couch to 5K leaves off. It gradually introduces you to different types of speed work at a pace that allows all parts of your body (bones, tendons, ligaments, muscle...

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Losing motivation to train in the winter? You're not alone. Check out my post for tips: ultrapotential.org/resourcesā€¦

How to train in the winter (when you donā€™t want to!) ā€” Ultra Potential

Winter can see motivation to run dwindle, but some small changes in how we train, and how we approach training, can make it much easier to keep productive.

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I'm good at running, and coaching, but terrible at selling myself. Can you help me? I have a foundational running plan that guides novice runners through the noise with a science-backed, experience-tested plan. But it barely sells. What am I doing wrong? šŸ˜­ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Robust Runner ā€” Ultra Potential

A 32 week foundational running schedule to set you up for a lifetime of happy running. Itā€™s the schedule I wish Iā€™d had when I started out. It follows training theory, but also takes into account the...

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Enjoy self-coaching (doing your own thing!) but want an expert audit to make sure you're maximising your potential? Check out my 12-week training review: ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Comprehensive training review for self-coached athletes ā€” Ultra Potential

Who is it for? Runners who prefer to coach themselves but want reassurance theyā€™re optimising for their goals and long term athletic development. Athletes who feel their training has plateaued or...

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My training plan for new runners, Robust Runner, a 32-week science-backed plan to take you from 20 minutes to lifelong runner, is 75% off until Christmas: ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Robust Runner ā€” Ultra Potential

A 32 week foundational running schedule to set you up for a lifetime of happy running. Itā€™s the schedule I wish Iā€™d had when I started out. It follows training theory, but also takes into account the...

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Self-coached runners, are you logging miles but your training has plateaued? Or simply want feedback on optimising what you're doing? I'm now offering a comprehensive training review for self-coached athletes: ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Comprehensive training review for self-coached athletes ā€” Ultra Potential

Who is it for? Runners who prefer to coach themselves but want reassurance theyā€™re optimising for their goals and long term athletic development. Athletes who feel their training has plateaued or...

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Whilst you should drink to thirst, it's useful to know how much fluid you need to take with you on long runs. You can use my calculator in different conditions to find out your individual fluid loss: ultrapotential.org/calculatoā€¦
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Tapering is science-backed art: get to the race as fresh as possible without losing fitness. Science says: decrease volume 41-60% over 8-14 days, maintain intensity & consistency. Yet I still see people advising starting 3 weeks out or dropping intensity ultrapotential.org/resourcesā€¦

How to craft the perfect taper ā€” Ultra Potential

The perfect taper does existā€¦ but you have to find what works for you.

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I've finally finished the schedule I wish I'd had when I started running! It's a whopping 32 weeks, allowing for every part of the body to adapt as you grow from novice to robust runner, ready for anything. ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Robust Runner ā€” Ultra Potential

A 32 week foundational running schedule to set you up for a lifetime of happy running. Itā€™s the schedule I wish Iā€™d had when I started out. It follows training theory, but also takes into account the...

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Last chance to try online coaching free for a month. Offer open until midnight 31 December. 100% personalised endurance coaching Strength and conditioning Access to coach via WhatsApp & Zoom every 2 months Use XMAS2024 ultrapotential.org/trainingpā€¦

Economy monthly ā€” Ultra Potential

An economy subscription begins with a 30 minute zoom chat to discuss your current fitness, goals and preferences. Your schedule will be updated weekly based on your feedback and you have a Zoom call...

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Dr Sophie Mullins@RunsWritesCode
2 Dec 2024
Swinging back by Twitter for my annual Christmas free trial šŸ„³. I'm offering a month of coaching absolutely free, so if you're on the fence about trying online endurance coaching now is the time to give it a go! Use code XMAS2024 on ultrapotential.org

Ultra Potential

Ultra potential is an online coaching service for athletes of all abilities. Science-backed, person-centered training teaching intuitive running to help you reach your potential.

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Iā€™ll be posting less here because, well, you knowā€¦ Iā€™ve just joined Threads. Come say hi.
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Really clever people with high expertise donā€™t always sound confident because they know enough to know what they donā€™t know. Moderately clever people with minimal expertise can sound more convincing to people who donā€™t know the subject matter. Social media has elevated the latter
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If we want a kinder, more liberal society we have to convince far righters that they are safe. MRI scans show larger amygdalas in far right voters so laughing at them, arguing or fighting will never work. They are hard wired for fear and anger. We bring them back with kindness.
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Now is the time to work on speed for spring and summer ultras. I have a couple of coaching spots if you want to get faster!
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