All good things come to an end, and sadly so do all great things.Today, we celebrated the last day of Capital to Country 2024. True to form, it was hot and sunny, our runners were determined and inspiring, and the long-distance dogs of Nepal were...
The phrase 'dog days of summer' is a reference to the hottest, most uncomfortable days of summer.These famed days have also been turned into part of popular culture by songs like Florence and the Machine's of the same name.That particular melody talks about the end...
Day three of our Nepalese Capital to Country adventure and sadly we had our first drop-out.Running ultra marathons is hard and not everyone can hack multi-day events...
It is hard to believe it has been a year since our inaugural Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra took place in the beautiful foothills of Nepal.And yet here we are. Winding our way through the streets of Kathmandu, meeting the city's famous monkeys and preparing...
The TV is full of Christmas adverts and we are all starting to want some figgy pudding. Yes, like it or not the festive season is almost here and the world is letting us know.But while most people are thinking about dusting down the Christmas...
Certain shops, to the chagrin of many commentators, are starting to put decorations on sale.Christmas decorations. On sale. In early September.Probably, if we’re honest, since mid-August.It’s a move bound to court controversy, but the world we live in dictates it.So, not wishing to clash with...
Our stunning Capital to Country Ultra passes through the mesmerising Nepalese foothills with the mountains as your backdrop.This self-sufficient, 123-mile race has been described as a cross between two of the top ultra races on the planet: The Marathon des Sables and the Ultra-Trial du...
The Thames Trail - 47-miles of ultra running along England's largest river - is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar.Previously known as the Thames Trot, the event runs from Iffley in Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames past ever-changing scenery, beautiful houses...
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...
It was great to see so many strong, inspirational women taking part in our Shires & Spires event last month.It's one of my favourite events and always brings together a wide-range of runners, coupled with a fantastic atmosphere and the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside - this year...