Setting the scene of the area Since 2005 I've visited Morzine every summer to mountain bike and in recent years also taken time to explore the way-marked walking and trail running routes too. Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz have long been desirable ski resort destinations for many however, the lower altitude of Morzine (1000m) and … Continue reading Morzine-Avoriaz (RunThrough Trails) 50KM
Tag: trail running
UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) – 2nd attempt
It's Monday 3:20am and I'm lying awake with my mind buzzing from the weekend. Thoughts flying in from all directions about the course, the highs and lows, the people and my achievement. My body feels sore with the DOMS rearing its head as a reminder of quite how much I battered myself. Even while typing … Continue reading UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) – 2nd attempt
UTS 50KM (Ultra Trail Snowdonia)
I’ve written about failure and learning from it in a previous post for my first attempt at the Swiss Alps 100. Unfortunately, I need to return to this theme again based on my DNF at the recent Ultra Tour Snowdon. As is the trend now to preface lengthy e-mails with TLDR (too long didn't read), … Continue reading UTS 50KM (Ultra Trail Snowdonia)
The Maverick Dorset 24KM
My first event of the year that wasn't cancelled. It was amazing. And why? Because of the people. The people who organised it and the people who attended. It's me (in the orange top) Upon arrival to Wilkswood Farm, our base for the day, the marshal gave clear instructions to drive fast up the hill … Continue reading The Maverick Dorset 24KM
A Runner's Highs 