The Backbone – Pennine Way via SPINE ROUTE Edale to Kirk Yetholm 12th – 18th Jan 2024 Many of us have a sports plan at the start of every new year of what we would like to achieve. Needless to say this can be disrupted by illness, injury, work and life in general but sometimes the […]
THE WINTER SPINE 2024 – THE RACE THAT ALMOST KILLED ME Bit of a dramatic title I know! But in the lead up to the Winter Spine 2024 I had been very open about my ‘why’ to complete this legendary race. I’d even said to friends that the only thing that would stop me getting
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The Bowland Ultra The inaugural Bowland Ultra, a 43-mile circular route with 1,700m of ascent showcasing the some of the best parts of the beautiful Forest of Bowland. The route had it all from sublime fell tracks, dainty trails, fell tops and quaint country roads. I came across the event on social media, it certainly
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There is No Wall I first came across Allie a few years ago when Susie Chan interviewed her for RunUltra. Allie was a “test pilot” for Rat Race Events and I remember thinking that must possibly be one of the best jobs in the world. Since then, having followed her on Instagram, I’ve been aware
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Daytona Delivered 2023 has been an incredible running year! Having completed Badwater 135 for the second time in July, the North Downs Way 100 in August and Spartathlon 153 miles in Greece in September, I was really keen to finish my year off with the Daytona 100. It is run by the legendary Race Director
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Capital to Country Multi Day Ultra Nepal EMILY’S STORY It may sound strange but my five day, 123-mile race through the foothills of Nepal started 28 years ago. And no, I wasn’t that slow completing the Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra Marathon, an event one of my fellow runners epically described as a cross between
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Running the UK’s loneliest Ultra – The Montane Cheviot Goat It was 5:15am, pitch black, and my dad had just dropped me off opposite the Ingram Cafe. The temperature read -8. Conditions were arctic like, but it was time to see how far I’d come. Go back 11 months – the New Year celebrations. I made
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The Rounds link a number of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves in the Peak District to create a year-round challenge for walkers and runners. Wild Peak Rounds website Wild Peak Round 120km Ultra Report I heard an odd, low grunting sound coming from behind me, the ground was a little technical so I slowed down
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Running into Trouble and out of Injury As race prep goes, not running for two months before an ultra marathon was substantially less than optimal. At least I had a plan – stash a £20 note inside my phone case so that I could jump a taxi if the proverbial wheels came off. I knew
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The World Trail Majors – what’s it really all about? On 12th November a mysterious reel was released in tandem across the platforms of various races around the world suggesting something new was happening in the trail running world. On 13th November, these same races announced they were launching The World Trail Majors. “A diverse, respectful, sustainable
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