Cappadocia Ultra-Trail

Tomorrow is the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail in Urgup, Turkey. 110 kilometres of trail running in the heat of the day Continue reading →

Funny Garmin stats

I’m back in North Wales this weekend, this time doing the Sandman ‘Savage’ triathlons, which comprise a sprint tri on Continue reading →

September is race month

Another weekend another race. This time Rat Race’s Coast to Coast, across Scotland by bike, kayak and foot. I’m in Continue reading →

Man v Mountain

​I love coming back to sea level after time spent at altitude. The process of being at high altitude kicks Continue reading →

Elbrus Summit

​”Mountaineering is suffering.”  These were the words Peter said to me as I sat on the snow on the traverse, Continue reading →

Elbrus 19/8

​North High Camp, Elbrus, Russia, Friday 19 August 2016: Today we went on an acclimatisation walk up to Lenz Rocks. Continue reading →

Elbrus North High Camp 17/8

​North High Camp, Elbrus, Russia, Wednesday 17 August 2016: We’re higher on the mountain now – high camp at 3700 Continue reading →

Low on Elbrus

I’m writing this from the base camp on the north side of Elbrus at 2590 metres. The facilities are spot Continue reading →