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
Race Reports
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
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
Why I Love Cross Country But Hate It
As the title says, I do love cross country, but it is definitely a love/hate relationship. I love the great team atmosphere and camaraderie, but hate when you line up to start and you are off for 30-40 minutes of sprinting. You are holding yourself in that pain zone, no relaxing like for some parts of an ultra. I just want the easy life at my age. Why can't I just turn up for … [Read more...] about Why I Love Cross Country But Hate It
GUCR 2019 Ballot Draw
2nd November 2018 - The Draw I was way too excited for a cold, November Friday night driving over with Lucy to The Woolpack pub in Buckingham for the draw for the Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR), the iconic 145-mile race from Birmingham to London. I ran GUCR in 2016 in 34 hours and 11 minutes and in 2017 in 33 hours and 24 minutes, finishing 7th in the Canalslam in 2017. I … [Read more...] about GUCR 2019 Ballot Draw
