When I briefly started getting back into running after having a stoma in 2019 I was keen to set myself a challenge so whilst sat at the bar in Tiny Rebel in Newport in May 2019 I wondered how long…
When I briefly started getting back into running after having a stoma in 2019 I was keen to set myself a challenge so whilst sat at the bar in Tiny Rebel in Newport in May 2019 I wondered how long…
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…
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…
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.…
‘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…
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…
Marathon #1 of ? When I started running in 2016 I quickly found myself testing out various distances to see what I was capable of. My journey began at Newport parkrun and quickly progressed through 10K races, a 16-mile trail…
The fifth race in the Gwent League Cross Country calendar and an important one for Parc Bryn Bach Running Club, in particular the men’s team. After the fourth event, PBB were at the top of Division 3 with North Somerset…
The final race in the Rogue Runs Night Race Series and they’ve saved the best/worst for last. Like the others in the series, the race is extremely well organised with plenty of marshals positioned around the route, with the route…
The Brecon to Cardiff Ultra is organised by Run Walk Crawl, a race organiser that specialises in long distances races across south Wales. They also organise the Ghost Run which was my first ever night race. After completing my first…
The fourth fixture in the Gwent League Cross Country calendar and it was on home territory for me. Just a short distance away from my home, the Glebelands was the location for what should be a flat and fast race.…
The Bath Skyline Race is a popular running series held on 4 occasions over the Winter by Relish Running Races. The February event is the last in the series and to mix things up a bit they decided to hold…
Ah, cross country, we meet again! We’ve had our ups and downs over the season so let’s see what you can throw at me. Well, it turns out that it could throw a lot at me. Ankle-rolling uneven ground –…
The fog that had lingered throughout the day had lifted and it was a perfect night for a Rogue Runs race. With perfectly clear skies and not too cold, paired with a perfectly organised and friendly race and the prospect…