Times have changed. Back in the day, ultra marathon runners would be left to rely on a map and compass - alongside the occasional aid station or marker - as they endeavoured not to add extra miles on to already crazy distances. As race organisers, we...
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...
Are you ready to Beat The Sunset? One of our favourite races is fast approaching - and it's a quick one! The Beat The Sunset 5k Road Race will be taking place on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Starting at 7pm, this is a go-all-out-race on flat, closed...
Race day. You turn up, grab your number, have a laugh with your friends, complete those last minute stretches.And then...
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...
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holding running events is the various degrees of personal achievement reached by runners - from those sprinting home to win races to people taking on their first ultra and friends helping each other over the line.It was no...
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...
RACE REPORT BY KERRIE PEARSONSometimes the weather on race day can betray what a course holds in store for you.This year's Rose of the Shires was just such an event.The day dawned bright and sunny, with the run's Brixworth Country Park start looking resplendent.But when...