Hardmoors 110 2017 Race Report
“I want to do the 110 under 20 hours” I told Jayson Cavill when we were discussing my 2017 plans at the beginning of the year. “You have a lot of work to do” came the reply “I know” and with that came the start of a 12 week training plan with one simple goal […]
Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell – Wainwrights Walk
Wainwrights climbed: Gowbarrow Fell Distance: 4.5miles Elevation: 1365ft Our first Wainwright climbed together and a nice easy one to start off with. Just a short 4.5 mile route that included taking in Aira Force. Prices at the National Trust car park are a little on the steep side so something to remember if you use […]
10 Essential Items for the UTMB
10 bits of kit that I took with me during the race that helped make things slightly easier. This list could apply to any ultra marathon, not just the UTMB.
Injinji Toe Sock Review
Has testing three different versions of Injinji’s toe sock done anything to resolve my skepticism of how effective these socks are at stopping blisters? Read my review to find out.
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole Review
Lightweight, strong and fold away for easy storage. Beautifully made but pricey. Highly recommended for events such as UTMB.
UTMB – Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc 2016 Race Report
The UTMB is 170km with 10,00m of ascent that starts and finishes in Chamonix. It is considered one of the toughest ultra-marathons in the world. This is my 2016 race report.
The North Face Flight Series Review
The North Face Better Than Naked T-shirt The North Face Flight Series Shorts The North face Runners Etip Gloves The North Face Flight Series Cap The North Face Stormstow Waterproof Jacket The North Face Stormstow Waterproof Trousers The North Face Ultra Endurance Shoes Read full review of Ultra Endurance Shoes
10 Peaks Lake District Race Report
The 10 Peaks Lake District was my last big race before the UTMB to see where I was at both mentally and physically. Taking in the 10 highest peaks the Lake District has to offer this was the perfect test for Chamonix.
Mizuno Wave Mujin 2 Review
The Wave Mujin 2 is Mizuno’s flagship trail running shoe and my first experience of the brand. The Wave Mujin 2 is engineered to provide optimum trail security and performance but what did I think of them when I took them out on the trails?
Scott Kinabalu Enduro Review
Scott claims the Enduro is the first shoe ever developed with that “All mountain” approach in mind. After giving the Supertrac a perfect 10 these shoes had a lot to live up to.