Hill Running Archives

What Running Taught Me About Being a Woman

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

Jan 30 | Community Exploits

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

Nov 30 | Community Exploits

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

Nov 20 | Uncategorized

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

Nov 13 | Events

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

Nov 13 | Events

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

Nov 10 | Events

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!

Nov 10 | Events

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

Oct 12 | Community Exploits, Events

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

Oct 10 | Community Exploits, Events

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

Sep 22 | Community Exploits

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

Aug 14 | Community Exploits, Events

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

Aug 7 | Events, OMM Academy

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.