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Adharanand Finn

@adharanand.bsky.social
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Author of Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner & The Rise of the Ultra Runners. That's a lot of running.

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Tidelines @tidelines.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's tomorrow! Come and cheer the Salmon Runners and join activities along the route: Exmouth: 8.45–10am Exeter Quay 10–12.30 Dulverton 2.30–7pm 🐟🐟🐟
Graphic to promote the Salmon Run 2026 event. Against a mustard-coloured background is a stylised map  of the River Exe with blue arrows indicating the relay sections. In the bottom corner is a silhouette of two runners, one holding a salmon aloft.Graphic promoting activities at Exeter Quay during Salmon Run.Graphic promoting activities at Dulverton during Salmon Run.Graphic promoting activities at Exmouth during Salmon Run.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Someone please make all the AI spam emails stop! The AI giveaway is they all begin by telling me in multiple and long-winded ways all the reasons they love my books, before then ending with some really dumb line such as "I’d be very interested in learning more about the book".
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
There 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 ...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Still a few spaces going on this, next Sunday ...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Last 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.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Very 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) ... ukftweekendfestival.live.ft.com/page/5161719...
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Speakers at FT Weekend Festival 2026 - A FTLive Event
Discover the speakers at the Financial Times Weekend Festival 2026, from FT journalists to leading thinkers, business leaders, policymakers, actors, authors, chefs and cultural voices exploring the id...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Happy 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
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The Way of the Runner
Award-winning author Adharanand Finn interviews an eclectic mix of runners to try to uncover what it really is that gets us out there running and why we love it so much.
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
British & Irish Adventurers take note 👇🏻 Our members love low-carbon running adventures so definitely something to take a look 👀 at.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I’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 ... www.manumitapparel.com/pages/advent...
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Manumit Prize
Manumit Apparel - 100% Merino Wool T-Shirts
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Been 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)
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
1/2 Adharanand talks about his environmental journalism roots & the chaotic joy of moving his family to Iten. It's a warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about how endurance running can completely transform your perspective on life and nature. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
1/2 - What happens when you swap your daily routine for a dusty running track on the other side of the world? In the latest episode of TGR Storytime, Laura Briggs sits down with award-winning author & journalist Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social Links here 👇🏻
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Adharanand Finn: The Running Chronicles - The Green Runners CIC
What happens when you trade your desk for a dusty running track on the other side of the world? Laura sits down with award-winning author and journalist Adharanand Finn (Running with the Kenyans, The ...
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Samira Shackle @samirashackle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I have to say, it's making me feel a little insane hearing commentators say Ed Miliband shouldn't be chancellor because of his "ideological zeal" for Net Zero, in a week where temperatures are so extreme that my kids are being sent home early every day and it's regularly 30 degrees inside my house
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
She’s still going through the crazy heat - now in Cornwall and within sight of the finish. Give her a follow/cheer/small donation …
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I know the World Cup is on and everything, but this is still going on ... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to exist
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A free Monday Musings this week as I try to spread the love for ekiden as far and wide as possible … open.substack.com/pub/adharana...
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The spirit of the ekiden
In which I take part in a 110km relay race from Windsor to Reading and back
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Ellajo 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: linktr.ee/ellajofryer?... Pretty amazing effort
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ellajofryer Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
I am attempting to become the youngest female to run the entire length of the uk with 20 back to back ultra marathons. Follow to see if I make it.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Any 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: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dartmoors-...
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Dartmoor’s Ancient Field Boundaries: A 13-mile Guided Run
Join us for a 13-mile run exploring Dartmoor’s remarkable network of hedges and stone walls.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I 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.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Ultra 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/podcast
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Beautiful 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.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Went 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.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
No offence to any Christian Rock fans out there, but saw this on Threads and, yep, just about nails it ...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This 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 youtu.be/kzoUKn08UIA?...
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The Enhanced Games: Doping Folly Unmasked
YouTube video by Steve Magness
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Strava seems to be down. Has it melted? I have after a lunchtime run just now
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Depending 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.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Racing the tide at breakneck walking speed - A two-day hike gets serious, while the Enhanced Games comes and goes with a whimper adharanand.substack.com/p/racing-the...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
My 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 www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
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Weird Britain: 10 glorious oddities to visit and marvel at
Eccentric public art, strange ruins, eerie landscapes, follies … Britain has a rich store of curiosities. An enthusiast selects 10 of the quirkiest finds from his new book
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Still 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.com
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I'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.)
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
"For a long time, African knowledge has been seen by the West as intuitive, superstitious and practical, and some might view the Ethiopian methodology as unscientific. We argue it may be just the opposite." Great article on the Ethiopian approach to running … aeon.co/essays/what-...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
"It always starts as a flicker in the background of my feed. A name keeps popping up. In this case, a diminutive figure in a bright tracksuit top covered in cartoons, wearing funky white sunglasses." adharanand.substack.com/p/rachel-ent...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This feels a bit mad ... a sign of the times, perhaps www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/m...
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Virtual cyclists face random drug tests to compete on MyWhoosh app
First came the boom in virtual cycling, then cash prizes and now the MyWhoosh app has taken the next logical step – random drug tests for e-racers
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Big news in the ultra running world as Rachel Entrekin smashes the overall course record (men and women) in the 250-mile Cocodona 250. Insane running. Courtney Dauwalter was 2nd woman and 6th overall. One runner died early in the race ... run247.com/running-news...
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Cocodona 250 results: Rachel Entrekin makes history as first female overall winner
American superstar raises the bar again for women's ultrarunning with a ground-breaking performance in Arizona.
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Megan Boxall set off in Oct 2025 to run 200 marathons in 200 days around the coast of Great Britain. She tells the Way of the Runner podcast why she is doing it, and what she has learned about Britain - and herself - along the way. To listen to the full episode visit thewayoftherunner.com/podcast
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
What songs am I missing?
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
BBC 6 Music has a regular slot featuring "very specific playlists". Of course I have one about running. Not good songs to run to, but songs about running - some more explicitly than others, but all songs a runner can hear as being actually about running ... open.spotify.com/playlist/6qh...
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Songs about running
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Holy (big) smoke! I remember the days when running was considered a bit niche and people thought I was odd www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/m...
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London Marathon sets record after 1.8% of UK adult population applies for 2027 race
The London Marathon has set yet more records with organisers announcing that more than one million people have applied to run in next year’s race
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Like the Wind featured my 2024 essay on the sub-2hr marathon in its newsletter today (you can subscribe here: www.likethewindmagazine.com/sign-up/) about the pitfalls of obsessing over such barriers. A few snippets from the piece below ...
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'm still blown away by the sub-2hr marathon, but I was thinking about the shoes. They clearly help the elites, but my feeling purely from anecdotal evidence is that they're not much helping mid-packers running between 3hrs and 5hrs. Anyone in that range feel the shoes have transformed their times?
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I had quite a lot to write about in my Monday Musings this week ... open.substack.com/pub/adharana...
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History-makers on the Mall
It happened. They ran a sub-2 hour marathon. Hats off Sebastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha, you blew our minds today
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Ali Dolphin @alidolphin.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Well done Jasmin Paris! @thegreenrunners.bsky.social
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Ben Bloom @benbloomsport.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. One of the greatest ever sporting feats.
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How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours
Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
I know some will raise their eyebrows and say these mind-blowing marathon times in London must be down to doping, so it's worth pointing out Sawe has been undergoing an unusually rigorous testing process for the last two years in an effort to prove he is clean www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
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Sabastian Sawe: the marathon star on a mission to be drug tested as much as possible | Sean Ingle
This year’s London Marathon winner deserves credit for offering more than enough proof he is clean while setting a new standard for other athletes to follow
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Sawe and Kejelcha ran the 10K from 30km to 40km in the London marathon today in 27:36. If you've ever run a 10K, you'll know just how insanely fast that is for a 10K mid-marathon.
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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
No one.....we mean NO ONE has ever hit splits like this!
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CITIUS MAG @citiusmag.com · 26/04/2026
THE GREATEST RUN IN HISTORY 🤯 Sabastian Sawe takes OVER A MINUTE off the world record in the marathon and becomes the first-ever sub-2 hour runner in an official race with a 1:59:30 victory over Yomif Kejelcha, who also breaks two hours in his debut marathon, running 1:59:41 for second.
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Dr Jo Maher NHS GP @drjomaher.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Just found your podcast, how has it taken me so long??!
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Adharanand Finn @adharanand.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Sawe ran the SECOND half of the marathon today in 59:00. Unreal
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