My training plan called for a 10 mile run so I fired up the rail network map to see if there were any stations that I could head to and run via trails to another. Turns out that Trowbridge to…
My training plan called for a 10 mile run so I fired up the rail network map to see if there were any stations that I could head to and run via trails to another. Turns out that Trowbridge to…
After the success of the recent run between Tewkesbury and Gloucester I decided to attempt another longer run. Rather than driving to a destination and running a circular route I decided on another linear route finishing with a beer or…
If there’s one thing that I enjoy about running, it’s heading out to a new place in search of adventure. Monday to Friday’s are for doing loops around the riverfront or commuting to work but when the weekend arrives, it’s…
Having (not) completed Race to the Stones in 2017 and DNF’ing at around 49 miles I was determined to complete a race of a similar distance (at least a 50 mile race) and the EcoTrail Paris appeared on my Facebook…
After a cracking Newport Street Race I was keen to experience another. The next race in the South Wales Orienteering Club calendar took place on February 22nd in Thornhill, Cardiff. The last two street races in Newport and Chepstow were…
The Rogue Runs series of night races were some of my first night races in 2016 and after the first one I was hooked. There was such an excitement about running through the woods at night lit by headtorch. You…
Urban orienteering is a perfect way to explore the hidden parts of a city whether it’s your home city or a completely new one. As part of race it can be fast-paced requiring you to think quickly on your feet…
Glevum Way With an urge to complete a long distance run I headed to the LDWA website for any long, preferably circular routes in Wales and the south West and ideally one that I could get to so that I…
The Rat Race Ultra Tour of Edinburgh is a 55km bimble around Edinburgh takes in some famous and not so famous sights, a variety of terrain and a truly memorable finish. Dawn breaks and in the crisp autumn air of…
In all walks of life it’s good to mix things up and try something new, and running is no different. I’m always on the look out for for new trails to run or race run a race with a difference.…
The Himalaya AllDayer first appeared on my radar when an event popped up on my Facebook feed a month or two ago. The event was in aid of Ty Hafan and would involve scaling Machen Mountain 28-ish times which would…
‘Probably one of the toughest uphill miles in the country’ Billed as one of the toughest uphill miles in the country, the pain-inducing Murder Mile climbs around 700ft along a country lane before finishing in a local farm. The race…
In the weeks leading up to The Beer Ultra people would always give you a funny look when you would say that you are running a 50K ultra AND drinking beer at the same time. I don’t blame them. It’s…
A DNF is a tough pill to swallow. We’re probably all going to experience it at some point for a variety of reasons but when you get your first DNF, how do you deal with it? Just 48 hours after…
The Iron Trail is a 5 mile trail run starting and finishing in the old mining village of Pwll Du north of Blaenavon. The village is long gone and all that remains is the village hall (now an outdoor pursuits…
When it comes to running, we’re all so vastly different. We all run for different reasons, some competitively, some for fun, but we all enjoy it. In an ideal world we’d all be super fast and running PBs every week…
The Welsh Castles Relay is a prestigious staggered relay held in June. Starting in the Caernarfon Castle and finishing in Cardiff, the 20-stage 211-mile relay is in its 35th year over 1,300 athletes compete in 66 teams from across the…
Whilst volunteering during the St Illtyd’s Ultra, I heard from a fellow helper that the ‘Beast’ race was the week after. All I knew was there were a few steep hills involved and I didn’t give it another thought. On…
For the last two years I’ve attended the Copenhagen Beer Celebration, a very popular craft beer festival held over a weekend in May. Organised by the Mikkeller Brewery, which has a running club with many chapters around the world, they…
In or around Keswick and short on time? Looking for a short, challenging run with a stunning view as a reward? Head up Latrigg. At 1,207ft, it is one of the lowest fells in the Lake District but is very…
When I learnt about the inaugural St Illtyd’s Ultra being organised in Llanelli last November I immediately took advantage of the early bird offer and signed up for the 100K race. I think I must have been a high after…