In many ways, the world of running can feel like a man’s world. So, on International Women’s Day, what better way to commemorate the day than celebrating the uniquely female experience of running in the mountains?
RED NEEDLE
Ultra-runner Sarah lost an ovary to cancer at 15 and the second to a cyst at 36. Red Needle maps her road to recovery through surgical menopause, asking what she’s running from – and where she’s running to.
A Fellish Idea
How to tackle the UK´s premiere 66mile off-road running challenge in the English Lake District on a 54-hour weekend round trip from London Euston
Runs in the Family: A Generation of OMM
Emily Cartigny explores a Generation of OMM and why the passion for this event runs in the family, from volunteers to competitors.
54th OMM, Eryri: Race Director’s Report
Dave Chapman delivers his 54th OMM Eryri Race Director’s Report, covering just some of the ins and outs of getting the OMM to North Wales
54th OMM, Eryri: Event Director’s Report
54th OMM Eryri Director’s Report: Stuart Hamilton gives his thoughts on the challenges of triumphs faced at this year’s event.
54th OMM, Eryri: Course Planner’s Report
Course Planner Graham Atkinson gives us the low down in this 54th OMM, Eryri blow-by-blow report. Great insight from an expert!
54th OMM, Eryri: Read All About It!
54th OMM, Eryri: Read All About It – The legendary 2-day event returned to Eryri for the first time since 1987 & Hannah Mitchell gives us the low down.
Guide To Ultrarunning: Getting Prepared
In the second of her Guide To Ultrarunning series, ultra-runner Emily Cartigny takes us through the basics of going long; having chosen the right format for you, it’s now time to prepare for your race!
Finished Business & New Beginnings
Self-described ‘not-a-runner’, Emily Woodhouse takes on her first OMM and helps a good friend set a DNF right after 5 years of waiting.
Tromsø, a long way to travel to run a long long way
OMM Competitor, Lova Chechik heads to the Arctic Circle to take on the mighty Tromsø Skyrace and takes us inside this unique event
Mountain Marathons & Me
I aim to give you a bit of a grin and some tales of the not-normal from my times on Mountain Marathons these past 30 years. Though I haven’t completed every one I have started, there’s always a brilliant excuse as to why not.
Guide to Ultrarunning: Finding Your Format
The world of Ultra-running is a truly wonderful one, but as a newcomer, it can also be daunting, confusing, and overwhelming. Luckily for you, I’ve made all the mistakes you can think of so that you don’t have to.
OMM Lite Report 2023
Another cracking weekend in Grasmere blessed with wonderful weather wrapped up, read our report of how the OMM Lite 2023 went.
The Long Road to Recovery & How To Enjoy The View
“Cyclist vs Bus: bullseyed windscreen” it says on a whiteboard under my name… Lova Chechik explores the long road to recovery.
Bogged Down: The Bowland 1500
Get bogged down in the best round you’ve never heard of. Bowland 1500 delivers the kind of sense-of-humour-testing ground OMM is known for.