Gisburn Forest Trail Race 2026 – Entries Now Open! Home to some of the UK’s best forestry trails and epic wild views, entries for the 2026 Gisburn Forest Trail Race are now live. The race is now hosted by Pendle Trail Runners, who will carry on the atmosphere and ethos that made it special, while...
Why your toughest races are often the moments that build the strongest runners “In the toughest of racing moments, you’ll learn more about yourself in those painfully dark times than you ever will in training.” A bad run doesn’t mean failure. In fact, it’s often one of the few times we truly train our mental...
Correct vs Poor Running Form “Being able to identify how your body begins to breakdown in form is how you can ensure you run stronger and faster for longer.” When it comes to long distance running, poor form’s a coming for ya! As the run progresses, the muscles begin to tire, old habits begin to...
The 3 M’s of Endurance Running: Mapping, Momentum and Maintenance “Desire is what gets you started. Motivation is what keeps you going once the novelty wears off.” Nothing can be accomplished without having the drive and desire to do so. However, it’s important to separate this from motivation. To achieve a specific goal or dream,...
The Core Principles That Shape Endurance Performance “When you succeed in achieving the impossible, the once thought unachievable, does it not half feel like the heist of the century” Over the years, through racing, coaching, setbacks and rediscovery, I’ve come to believe that lasting progress is built on far more than fitness alone. These are...
The Tolkien Trail Races 2026 entry is now open! The legendary race from the heart of the shire in Hurst Green will return for 2026, this time hosted by Stonyhurst themselves. Expect the same race atmosphere, great vibes and much sought after medal, as the new chapter in this event continues into it’s second age....
The Leighton Hall 2026 entry is now open! Carnforth and Silverdale’s fast and furious trails are back, with new hosts Lakeland Trails taking the reins. This year’s event will take place on the 14th March, with both the 10k and half marathon taking place, with the half marathon also getting a ‘challenge’ option. Expect the same...
