Dharmesh Mistry took a sharp intake of breath as he reached the top of another gruelling climb.His heart was beating quickly, not only from physical effort but due to the stunning vista before him.Dharmesh’s eyes took in lush green hillsides, a river snaking its way...
Think you've got what it takes to tackle a five-day, 123-mile race that includes steep inclines and goes through a landscape so remote you often don’t see anyone for hours?Then you might be just the sort of adventurer to join us on our incredible Capital...
Five years ago, Owen Jones’ life was only heading one way. Caught in the grip of alcoholism, Owen was struggling to see positives in anything, with the effects of drink becoming “more and more of a problem”. Despite already being a runner - “I started running ten...
I may not have a beard and a Patagonia Trucker Cap, but I am an ultra runner.My lack of the seemingly obligatory kit is telling. I didn't grow up wanting to run silly distances, or to encourage others to do.But that's what has happened.And this...
Not all races are born equal. Our Capital to Country five-day, 123-mile ultra marathon through Nepal certainly isn't. One of the runners in last year's inaugural event even called it a cross between the Marathon des Sables and the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. Now that's what you call...
Sometimes your mates have a lot to answer for.That extra pint when your other half is waiting at home. The peer pressure purchase you’re still not sure you really wanted. Or running a series of gruelling ultra marathons all over the world.OK, the last option...
It may sound strange but when Emily Moore took on the extreme challenge of a five day, 123-mile race through the foothills of Nepal it was the culmination of a story that had started 28 years previously.Emily was one of just seven competitors who took...
And just like that, it was over.Five wonderful days of running through the most incredible landscape, meeting beautiful people and experiencing the joys of ultra running at their most spectacular, painful and rewarding.But before we reach the finish line, let's quickly return to the start...
Jeep trails, ancient villages, bustling towns, jungle and woodland - it's been a busy couple of days for our Capital to Country ultra-marathoners.Nepal continues to deliver in spades, with sensational scenery and magnificent mileage top of the in-box for our seven runners.Day two saw our...
There comes a time when the monkeying around has to end. But being Go Beyond, we decided to extend it just a little - and it turned out to be a blessing. Yes, the first day of our epic Nepalese adventure is done and dusted, with our...