After Lily and I had planned our week in the Lakes, I noticed that one of the Lake District classic fell races was due to take place, the Fairfield Horseshoe. I had heard about this race, and was keen to see for myself what it was like. I had only ran in one Lakes fell …
Week in the Lake District
Wow, what a week that was! Lily and I had been planning a week camping up in the Lakes for sometime, and we'd both been looking forward to getting away and doing some running in the mountains. I was also hoping to use this week to reccy some more of the Bob Graham Round, and …
Three Peaks Fell Race
I signed up for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race back in January as soon as the entries opened. I knew it was a popular race, and had heard how prestigious it was and wanted to experience it for myself. The one downside planning to do this race, was that it was only 6 days after the …
Virgin Money London Marathon 2016
So after 4 months of dedicated training, the day finally arrived: London Marathon day. This was my first London Marathon and I was keen to put in a good performance after prioritising this for the first part of the year - missing fell races and plenty of winter off-road running. Having previously done 3 marathons, I learnt …
Llanbedr to Blaenavon Fell Race
I first came across the Llanbedr to Blaenavon fell race early last year, but unfortunately due to injury, I was unable to take part. Instead, I still went along and cheered Lily on as she took part for the first time. Since then, this race has been on my radar and I was eager to make sure …
Why I Run
People often ask me, "why do you run?", and quite simply, the answer is "because I love it". What's not to love, being in the great outdoors, away from the office, escaping day-to-day life and routine? Yet, they don't always understand. Each day, sat in the office I gaze out of the window at the …
The Skyrunners Manifesto
By Kilian Jornet Kiss or kill. Besa o mata. Kiss glory or die in the attempt. Losing is death; winning is life. The fight is what decides the victory, the winner. How often have rage and pain made you cry? How often has exhaustion made you lose your memory, voice, common sense? And how often …
