Athlete News and Monthly Highlights

Here’s a taste of what’s been happening over the past year or so in the MURC camp! Want to get in on the action? Head to the connect page to get in touch and find out how my coaching could benefit you.

September – November 2025

• PBs for 1 runner at both GNR and Pilgrims 50K
• 1st Vet 55 at 7 Valleys 110k (first time at the distance)
• 100K (15 yards) covered by first time backyard ultra runner
• Over 2.5 hours knocked off last year’s time at Kendal Skyline Ultra

June – August 2025

• 1st time 100K and 50K completions at Race to the Stones
• Solo completions of Cumbria Way, Northumberland Coastal Path, Coast to Coast via Hadrian’s Wall
• Age category wins at 6 Dales 20 and Isaac’s Tea Trail
• Race PB at Grasmere Gallop Marathon
• Lake District group 7 Valleys recce

March – May 2025

• 9th place and age category win at Lakes Travese
• Completion of Cleveland Way
• Age category record at Ripon Stinger 20
• Half Marathon PB and Race PBs at Bridges to Boundaries Ultra and Hutton Roof Fell Race
• Group fell run in the Lake District

Dec 2024 – Feb 2025

• Completion of George Fisher Expresso Round/ recce for full Tea Round
• Several runners completing Pendle Way in a Day as their first ultra
• Age category win at Green Getaways 20
• 2nd place at Limitless Trails Turkey 10
• Recce of Lakes Traverse

And Some Highlights from 2024:

• Successful completion of the 215 mile Race Across Scotland – uncrewed and on the first attempt
• 17th female at Race to the Stones 100K on a first attempt at this distance
• 3rd Place Podium finish at the Fox Way Ultra
• Gold Buckle at Chester 100 miles
• 4 runners completing Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra, one with an age categoy prize
• 28 completions at ultra distance along with numerous long trail races, fell races (and some road stuff too!). Only 2 DNFs