Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 26/07/2026'I remembered all the times I wondered what it would feel like to head up this hill with all that water under the bridge. More than 90 miles in the legs. Two days gone. Fatigue settled in like an appendage. I looked up and started walking. As you do.' Pt 6/7 madmaxruns.blogspot.com/2026/07/back... 110
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We aren’t inspiring or otherwise to ourselves, we are bloody Joyful Warriors. The Watch Me Collective. I don’t think we sing about this enough, but by god, we should. It’s a Festival back here in this place of personal pride and all goers are forever welcome. madmaxruns.blogspot.com/2026/07/all-...madmaxruns.blogspot.comAll hail the underdogs.Precisely as I hoped when I’d dreamt of it, I was genuinely revived by that Coke of Dreams, and it wasn’t long before I was once again fully... 020
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalDr David S Anderson @dsaarchaeology.bsky.social · 10/07/2026 3348242175
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Part 4 of my Summer @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South report, Hebden Hey to Lothersdale. If you're into stories about the psychological side of endurance racing for non-elite back of packers, you may like this one. 😉 madmaxruns.blogspot.com/2026/07/just... #relentlessforwardprogressmadmaxruns.blogspot.comJust a matter of time.Day 2: Hebden Hey to Lothersdale I had enough things that would threaten to slow me down in this race, so immediately after sending that m... 000
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 28/06/2026"It would all be about self-care and problem-solving, sorting things out methodically and moving onward. I had trained for this. I was ready for this. All I had to do was just do ME." __ Part 2 / TBD madmaxruns.blogspot.com/2026/06/let-... #baggedmy100 @spinerace.bsky.social #challengersouth 040
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 27/06/2026"It’s out there, that bloody number one. Snickering at you until you punch it square between the eyes. It breeds an almost violent determination that makes ordinary obsession look like a competitive game of Jarts at a 70s family picnic..." Part 1 / TBD 😅 madmaxruns.blogspot.com/2026/06/prol... 020
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 23/06/2026A week ago today, I woke up in Hardraw basking in the afterglow of finishing the @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South the day before. I'd been trying to complete a 100 miler for nearly 7 years. Don't ever give up on your dreams - sometimes they really do come true. #relentlessforwardprogress 261
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalDavid Miller @davidmiller-photo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026SPINE is now live on Kickstarter. The follow-up to DO NOT BLOCK GATE. A photographic journey through the 2026 Montane Winter Spine Race — documenting isolation, resilience and life on the Pennine Way in winter. Shares appreciated. ❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/v-p... #spinerace #photography 0183
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 08/05/2026I've always been 'slow' pace-wise but over the past year I've been working hard on speed. My speed sessions are in the 8s and 9s now but I love to put the pedal down and see what comes out. This morning I saw a 6 in my stats for the first time ever and I have been grinning about it all day!! 😁 000
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I'm delighted to see the London Marathon winner was wearing #Adidas 😘 000
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 26/04/2026London Marathon today, was my first marathon 10 years ago. I still don't care about who wins or who runs the fastest. I'm here for those remembering loved ones, the nutters dressed like a pair of boobs to fundraise, the folks trying to best their own PBs. When the ordinary become extraordinary ❤️👏💪 010
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It's a week tomorrow I returned to the #shropshireway80k to avenge last year's DNF. Not only did I finish for a 3rd time but I took home a massive 3 hr 33 min course PB. If that doesn't set my head up nicely for my return to @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South in June, I am not sure what will? 💥 270
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 02/07/2025@clorroe.bsky.social I am loving the photos you caught of me before my @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South attempt, but this one has by far captured the essence of it all. THIS Spine race? This one? Thank you so much. Having DNF'd at Hebden Hey I now have much #runfinishedbusiness for 2026 😜 130
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 21/06/2025My Spine Challenger South didn't go to plan at all and tapping out at Hebden Hey was absolutely gutwrenching, but the right decision. The same experience that gets you to big start lines is what also tells you when it's just not your day. I came to be a finisher, not a liability. Roll on 2026. 010
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalMorgan Williams @mountain-morgan.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Major study shows exercise improves cancer survival www.bbc.com/news/article... We’ve known this a while now so 👏🏻 to @yorkshire-cancer.bsky.social for funding their various exercise and cancer programmes. Details here: www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/improving-ca...bbc.comMajor study shows exercise improves cancer survivalRisk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels. 041
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 21/05/2025You know that feeling when you PB? How about when you PB a 20 mile trail race by 51 minutes? 🤯💪💥 It's now Wednesday and I'm still in total disbelief about my third go at the Hathersage Hurtle, last meaningful effort before @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South in a few weeks. Head game activated! 000
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 06/04/2025I can't say there's anything more conflicting than a no regret DNF. I tested my Spine pack on the Shropshire Way 80k & had to cave at 50k as the weight was too punishing. I'm proud but irked & putting that pack on a diet imminently!! What are your weight reduction secrets my fellow #ultrarunners ? 110
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I'm looking forward to following along, fab idea ❤️ #running 141
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Just when I thought I was done shopping for @spinerace.bsky.social kit, I have shopped for more kit. I may need an intervention, but at least I think I'll pass kit check now 🤣😅 After all it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it... #ultrarunning #running 040
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalPaul Willson @pauljwillson.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Dad dancing 482479180
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 30/03/2025If you run long you need to read this 👇 #guts #ultrarunning #running #trailrunning 040
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 28/03/2025This is a great read + I'm glad to see I already do most of this! My favourite coping mechanism is the concept of taking on pain as a passenger in the car I'm driving (in this case, my body). I just say aloud 'shut up and get in the boot, I'm driving', then picture it banging to be let out. Nope. 🤣💥 110
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 26/03/2025I've been training mostly w/easy hike/trots lugging around an 8kg+ pack training for Spine Challenger South, but the strength & speed gains are epic. Went for an easy joggle today & ended up w/a 400m pb sub 8 min/miles. I've never held a lengthy 7 pace & am so stoked. I'm SLOW, dawg!! 💥 #running 030
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Has anyone ever used #compression boots for #running recovery? I tend to do well with Epsom Salt baths and compression socks but wondering if the boots are a real next level recovery treatment or a bunch of bunko? #ultrarunning #recovery #trailrunning #ukrunchat 231
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Too right, what an incredibly inspiring role model for everyone. I feel so lucky to have witnessed this unfold after following the race for years. I was in floods when she finished! Fabulous film, do watch it 🙌💪 010
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025In prep for @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South, I'm obsessing about how my kit feels and where I'm stashing everything. Occurs to me I love the mad, granular personalisation I do for #ultras like adding straps, cutting bits off shoes & chopping off straws to sit lower. When it works it's magic✨ 120
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025I managed to squeeze in a training #run earlier while my son was at a meet up with some future travelling companions. Thought I'd have an hour in #HainaultForest but lost 15 min trying to log in to my RingGo account. Idk if we'll ever have microchips but I'm 15 min closer to saying hell yeah now 😅🫠 010
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Add this one to the reading list! 🙌 #bm100 030
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalDavid Miller @davidmiller-photo.bsky.social · 22/03/2025One year ago today. The impossible was made possible. #bm100 📸 www.instagram.com/davidmiller.... 0353
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 22/03/2025This has just made me 'Precious Pup' laugh 🤣🤣🤣 Sound on! www.instagram.com/reel/DHe-PaT...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 21/03/2025This is marvellous. Sounds twee but trees are so underrated. 020
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 21/03/2025This legend and I wish everyone a happy World #downsyndrome Day. I'm elated that not only does he prove the doubters wrong every day, but he's getting curious about #running from watching me. I often think of the phrase 'who are you inspiring?' but I daren't question that it works both ways 😉💙 030
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Why is it so rare for product listings + reviews for running shoes to only show side views + not from the top? As a back of pack ultrarunner I am most concerned about whether my toes can splay comfortably. They're going to be in there a very long time 😅🤣 #ShowMeTheToeBox #running #ultrarunning 130
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalKeith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025All of you recognize this sign, which is from the iconic Yellow Gate. This is the sign that was in the documentary; the sign Jasmin Paris collapsed next to when she finished the Barkley; the sign countless Barkers have passed as they ran the race . . . 1/2 839311
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 19/03/2025OMG I can almost see the haunted eyes 😶🫠 #bm100 090
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalKeith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Four drops so far and we know more are coming. The thing is, they are coming back to camp from all directions and in some cases cannot describe where they were. This is old school Barkley. #BM100 658533
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Imagine talking about any other race using these words 🤣🤣 #bm100 0121
Reposted by Maxine Sinda NapalKeith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025“For as bad as you guys make it sound, it is worse.” - a runner #BM100 261750
Maxine Sinda Napal @madmaxruns.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Hurrah Hurrah I can follow the #bm100 in a sane space 😅🙏💥 0140