Profile

Name: Daniel Hawkins

Occupation: builder

Home Town: Newbury

Questions

What is your running background?

Started running in 2017. Starting off I decided I could run a marathon “and would be easy” after a few runs. safe to say it broke me with very little training but I was hooked. Didn’t take it to serious for the first few years was guided by a great man Stouty then last year I took it a step further with Wendy Whearity coaching and my running has completely changed.

When did you first start running Ultra marathons and why?

2018. Eating pizza and running was expectable.

When or where (at which events) are we most likely to see you?

Parkrun and Albion running events.

What are your personal key running achievements to date?

West county 100 course record.

Won Parkrun.

Sub2hr 20 mile.

Sparta AQ…

 

What was your hardest race experience?

Gloucester 24hr was fine for the first 100mile then sat down, will never make that mistake again.

What is your typical race strategy for an ultra?

Get them walking breaks in early and fuel up.

What does a typical training week look like?

80-100 miles, speed and tempo sessions with a few easy runs.

What one tip would you pass onto people running an Ultra marathon for the first time?

Do some strength work.

Can you tell us one interesting fact about yourself?

Message Paul Stout if you want interesting, that old man has some stories.

Spartathlon Questions

Have you taken part in the Spartathlon before?

Nope

What are you looking forward to at the Spartathlon race?

Getting to the start line and working on my tan.

What are you not looking forward to during the Spartathlon race?

Nothing. I have complete faith in Wendy making sure I’m ready.

How will you prepare specifically for the Spartathlon race?

Hopefully we will have a warm summer

Will you be bringing any support crew to the race? (If so, please introduce them briefly)

Not this year.