by Guest Contributor | Oct 27, 2025 | Members' posts, Ultra
I had the good fortune to have quite a serious crash on my road bike earlier this year. You see, I finally managed to finish the South Downs Way 100 (SDW100), on my third attempt, but it had never actually been part of the plan. After an abysmal year of running in...
by NLFR | Jun 28, 2025 | Members' posts, Ultra, Uncategorized
by Eleanor Walker Becoming Spine Curious Ever since my first race (an entered-under-duress corporate team-building Abbey Dash) I seem to have been drawn to attempting ever longer distances, increasingly proving that I am very much not a sprinter (additional evidence...
by Guest Contributor | Aug 27, 2024 | Members' posts, Race Report, Ultra
Saturday 24th August The Pennines are host to some of the most stunning and scenic trails in the country, and  Pennine Trails dedicated a whole flipping trail marathon to them! Starting in the woods of Hurstwood in Worsthorne, the marathon takes you along the trails...
by Guest Contributor | Jun 4, 2024 | Injury, Members' posts, Race Report, Ultra
100 miles, 12,700 feet, average rainfall 52mm In the age of Strava, we’re used to being visible, to being watched. If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen. But the dramatic rise in popularity of ultra endurance events and multi-day adventure racing over recent years...
by Guest Contributor | May 6, 2024 | Fellsman, Members' posts, Overnight, Race Report, Ultra
About 60 miles About 11,000 feet Seven hours have just ticked over on my Garmin. I scramble to grab my jacket and zip it up tightly as quickly as I can. The temperature is beginning to drop, the clouds are rolling in and the rain is starting to pour as I make my way...
by Guest Contributor | Sep 25, 2023 | Adventure Race, Big Rounds, Members' posts, Overnight, Race Report, Ultra
Firstly, thank you to all of you who wished me well for this race in the long build-up and, sent messages whilst it was happening, it really helped me pull through. Fair warning in advance, this is a relatively long post…but it was a relatively long race, so I hope...
