Trail Running

A collection of 34 posts

Ultra Marathon Featured

Taffy 55 Ultra 2023

Tackling the Taff Trail as a team

Ultra Marathon

Gower 50 Ultra 2022 Race Report

Third bash at completing a 50 miler, this time on the gorgeous Gower peninsula

Ultra Marathon

Summer Green Man 2022 Race Report

Round two of my nemesis, my original DNF, and a strong desire to get a buckle.

Route Recommendation Featured

The Bumpsy Trail

Can you find all 40 Mr Bump tags over this 33km trail?

Ultra Marathon

Winter Green Man 2022 Race Report

Write up of the 46 muddy, mucky, gorgeous miles along the Community Forest Path

Love Letter

A Love Letter to Eagles Nest

Thoughts on my all time favourite trail & it's most breath taking viewpoint

Route Recommendation

Mynydd Troed - Route Recommendation

Two lesser known peaks in the Brecon Beacons overlooking Llyn Syfaddan lake

Route Recommendation

Pen y Fan Horseshoe - Route Recommendation

The absolute best the Brecons has to offer and a new favourite trail half

Ultra Marathon Featured

Green Man Ultra Race Report - #2 Attempt Finish

How it went on a 2nd attempt of the Summer Green Man Ultra course, after last times disastrous DNF

Ultra Marathon Featured

Green Man Ultra Race Report - DNF

After 4 months of training, solid weekly mileage and sensible tapering, how did it all go so wrong on the big day?

Ultra Marathon

Beechenhurst or Bust - 53km Race Report

Breakdown of how my longest run & the peak of the Green Man training plan went.

Route Recommendation

All The Clifton Views - Friday Route Recommendation

Big ol' variety run hitting the Sea Walls viewpoint, Goat Path, Portway, Harbourside, Leigh Woods & Suspension Bridge

Review

Altra Lone Peak 5s - 600km Review

How have the new Lone Peaks held up, from fresh pair to retirement

Route Recommendation

Winterbourne Down to Willsbridge Mill - Friday Route Recommendation

A grand day out exploring east Bristol

Route Recommendation

Willsbridge to Keynsham Memorial Park - Friday Route Recommendation

A hidden gem of a route along a particularly scenic part of the River Avon starting at Willsbridge Mill

Route Recommendation

Five Valleys Walk - Friday Route Recommendation

A yearly walk in aid of the Meningitis Now charity along one heck of a gorgeous route

Route Recommendation

Winchcombe to Stanton Half Marathon - Friday Route Recommendation

A gloriously green half marathon with 2 big ol' climbs, followed by 2 fun ol' descents.

Route Recommendation

Failand 10K Loop

One for a warm May's day

Route Recommendation

Ironwood 10K - Friday Route Recommendation

A yearly hardcore technical run from the Nailsea Running Club around the Ashton Plantation south west of Failand

Route Recommendation

Tormarton to Horton Camp Loop - Friday Route Recommendation

A beautiful trail run following the Cotswold Way through Dodington Park to Horton Camp

Trail Running

The Joy Of North Bristol Trails

A love letter to the incredible amount of trail running available nestled between the suburbs of North Bristol

Review

Merrell Bare Access XTR - 100k Thoughts

I was looking for a general purpose, not too expensive trail shoe for weekday training runs, the 5-15k runs across road and light trails that focus on tempos, intervals and recovery runs. Previously I'd used and loved the Merrell Trail Glove series [https://www.merrell.com/UK/en_GB/trail-glove-5/

Route Recommendation

Goblin Combe - Friday Route Recommendation

Distance: 12.5km Elevation Gain: 352m Type: Trail Route Link: Strava Link [https://www.strava.com/routes/2800296323091036918] A new route through Cleeve Woods, Goblin Combe and into Kings Wood to the south, recommended to me by Josh (massive thank you, these woods are a hidden gem!) It starts at

Review

1,000 Mile Fusion Double Layer Socks - First Impressions

Thoughts on the double layer socks after one hard days slog

Route Recommendation

Aspire Epic Bristol 3 Peaks - Friday Route Recommendation

Distance: 26.7km Elevation Gain: 625m Type: Trail Route Link: Strava Link [https://www.strava.com/routes/2795201529605071354] The Bristol Epic 3 Peaks is a yearly event starting in Pensford that tackles the hills and trails west of Chew Valley Lake. This year the event takes place on Saturday 22nd