Mountain Marathon Archives

55th OMM: Race Director’s Report

Race Director Dave Chapman talks us through the lead up to the 55th OMM in Glen Artney

HOW (NOT) TO RUN INTO AUTUMN

Ahhh… autumn.

-umn as in ‘umm… can we just have a bit more summer, please?’, ‘umm… I’m not sure I want to go outside in that pouring rain’ and ‘umm… can’t we just skip to the snowy bit now?’.

HOW (NOT) TO VISIT THE LAKE DISTRICT

Jul 25 | Uncategorized

Ahhh… the Lake District. Full of emerald fields, moody fells, sparkling lakes and… people.

Lots of people.

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: 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.