On 10th July 2020, Andy Day and I decided to attempt a fastest known time (FKT) on the 83-mile Oxford Canal Walk from Coventry to Oxford. As far as we were aware there was no previous registered time, so we thought this would be a great way of getting our first FKT without too much pressure. I chose this route because it had special meaning to me as I grew up in Coventry after … [Read more...] about Oxford Canal Walk FKT
Launch of our Alpine Trail Run Camp in October
We are going to be organising several run camps in great locations over the next few years. This is the launch of our first Alpine Run Camp in Courchevel, France from Thu 10th until Sun 13th October. A retreat (or a treat) for trail and ultra runners that want to gain experience in the mountains against the backdrop of the Alps in Vanoise, France’s oldest National Park. It … [Read more...] about Launch of our Alpine Trail Run Camp in October
Our 1st Event – My Kenyan Running Adventure
We held our first event on 22 Feb, everyone enjoyed the tasty Kenyan food and my talk about what I learned running in Iten. The trip to Kenya was a once in a lifetime experience for me, so I hope I was able to convey my enthusiasm for the people, the food, the training and the talented Kenyan athletes. A special thanks to the chefs, Neva and Lucy, for the gorgeous food and … [Read more...] about Our 1st Event – My Kenyan Running Adventure
Oxon XCLeague – Round 2 – Cirencester
In my previous cross country post, I mentioned that I both love and hate it. It has been a month, so time for some more running in the mud. This time in we were in Cirencester for round 2 of the Oxfordshire Cross Country League, held in Cirencester Park, part of the Bathhurst Estate, with some lovely woods and a hill or two thrown in. This is a proper cross country course. I … [Read more...] about Oxon XCLeague – Round 2 – Cirencester
Off to Train in Kenya in January 2019
I have not posted for a while, as I have been busy training for the Flitch Way 100k and finishing my job in London. I am now nearly ready for a big adventure in Africa! Nathan Flear, a fellow Welsh ultrarunner, has invited me to join his training camp in Iten, Kenya 🇰🇪 I am really looking forward to running with other UK athletes, as well as the Kenyans, the … [Read more...] about Off to Train in Kenya in January 2019
