Where it all began It was way back in 2015 when I first saw first-hand the crazy circus that is Chamonix in the last week of August. I was getting properly into trail running and ultras, having done a few 80km events in the French Alps. My in-laws were visiting one summer and it occurred to us that although they…
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Race Report: Ultra Trail du Vercors 2019
It’s strange how things sometimes have a circular feel to them. On Saturday 7th September I found myself lined up at 5am in Lans-en-Vercors, back where it all started, and where fingers-crossed it should all continue. I’ve only been running seriously for just over 10 years, and for the first few years of that time I was pounding the streets…
Race Report: UTMB Traces des Ducs de Savoie (TDS) 2018
Read my race report on the 2018 TDS from Courmayeur to Chamonix.
Race Report: Ultra Trail du Vercors
On Saturday 7th September I ran the 86km Ultra Trail du Vercors – with 4000m of elevation, and some stunning scenery it was my longest run to date. I’m pleased to say I completed the course (280 out of 610 starters abandoned the race) in just over 16 hours. This was the second time I’d attempted the event, the first…