Western States Endurance Run
For posterity’s sake, I enjoy keeping a record of my races insofar as I can manage to. But in all honesty, so much of Western States exists in my memory as a series of images and sensations that I struggle to give voice to: loose rocks and rutted yellow dirt; hot air and cold water; […]
Posted by Ed on August 2, 2024
The Chiltern Ridge 50k
The Chiltern Ridge 50k is the flagship event of Runaway Racing, a small trail running events company based in Wendover and specialising in half marathons and 50k events. I’ve been taking part in Runaway events ever since 2020 when, in the midst of lockdowns, Chris and his team organised a series of socially distanced trail […]
Posted by Ed on May 6, 2024
The Moyleman
The Moyleman is a marathon-distance hill race taking place each March in Lewes, East Sussex. Taking in around 1000m of climbing, the course consists of a single loop around the South Downs, ticking off (or at least passing by) the summits of Black Cap, Firle Beacon, and Mount Caburn, as well as an extended jaunt […]
Posted by Ed on March 21, 2024
Chester Marathon
When I arrive in Chester I wander towards the city centre and find myself entering the cathedral for reasons somewhat mysterious to me. There was a time when I’d have said a place like that can just be beautiful and that’s it, but increasingly I’m wondering about the metaphysical implications of that beauty. Regardless, it’s […]
Posted by Ed on October 16, 2023
The South Downs Way 100
Tackling my first 100-miler in less-than-ideal conditions.
Posted by Ed on June 27, 2023
The South Downs Way 50
Finding out just how much I’ve improved in the last two years.
Posted by Ed on April 11, 2023
Wendover Woods 50
Returning to the woods to resolve some unfinished business.
Posted by Ed on November 20, 2022
Ring of Steall Skyrace
I’m not a mountaineer. I’m a trail runner. But I’m a trail runner who likes big hills and steep climbs. So it stands to reason that I could learn to love mountains.
Posted by Ed on September 24, 2022
Chiltern Wonderland 50
Whilst it was probably the toughest race of the Grand Slam so far in terms of conditions, the Chiltern Wonderland 50 was also unexpectedly my favourite course.
Posted by Ed on October 16, 2021