"I've done many ultras before in the UK, and one abroad, and this is like nothing else!"Those were the words of ultra marathoner Michelle Purnell last month after she completed our five-day adventure across Nepal, the Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra.It's a run which covers...
When it comes to posting about our race winners, the first thing I like to mention is that EVERYONE who completed one of our events is a WINNER.For many people, getting to the start line is success in it's own right and whether you finish...
Earlier this month, our popular Cyclosportive event, the Tour De Northamptonshire, returned to offer cyclists the chance to pick their preferred distance and enjoy a scenic ride around the county.The event was a huge success, with riders enjoying a suitably sunny day. Such was the...
Think running isn't for you - think again!We believe this sport is for EVERYONE - just take the example of the amazing Simon Richards, a blind runner who completed a marathon untethered at our Shires & Spires event last year...
As we move ever closer to marathon season and runners start to compete in longer distances and up their training, I wanted to look back on the flying start to the running year we have already seen at Go Beyond Challenge.Not only have we seen the...
We love to celebrate all our Go Beyond runners, but every now and then it’s good to give a special shout out to those athletes who managed to beat the odds and earn a place on the podium. Last month, we put on our always popular...
I’ve been lucky enough to run all around the world, across the desert, in jungle, through Kenya and in South America. In Morocco, I ran in the Sahara, completing the Marathon des Sables, also known as the ‘toughest footrace on the planet’. These races, and experiences, have...
Do you ever feel your running is going down the tube? Is your life going round in circles? Well...
Starting your running journey can feel like an uphill battle.Almost every beginner faces that nagging question: “When will running feel less like a struggle?”The truth is, there’s no single answer, but many find that once they can sustain a continuous 30-minute run, things start to...
Every Saturday morning, thousands upon thousands of people up and down the country and, these days, throughout the world line up to take on what has become the most famous 5km race around.And although the institution that is parkrun will call down merry hell on...