Story

Total Mileage week 41/52 - 6916km

Running - 2697 km

Cycling - 4219 km

https://www.strava.com/athletes/636703

My Story

Over the years, cycling has always been at the forefront of my weekly training, my main form of exercise outside of work & throughout my twenties I was fortunate enough to be part of a Track Team that raced bikes around the world. Running has always been a form of staying fit during my off season until in 2018, endurance running started to take over, when I stopped racing bikes.

In 2019 a friend of mine ran the "Western States 100 miler" The world's oldest & one of the most prestigious ultramarathons, held annually in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Ever since witnessing this I have been obsessed with the idea of being able to train to become fit enough to run a 100 mile ultramarathon in the hope of one day entering a race in America.

Over the last 7 years my focus has switched to endurance running & 2024 saw me complete my first 50km ultramarathon. In 2025 I set further goals to compete in a number of races including "Brighton Marathon" Runthroughtrails “Ladybower 50km Ultra" & "The London 100km Ultra" my longest run to date.

2026 Goals

In 2026 i've decided to set myself an annual combined goal of running & riding 8000km. This is in an attempt to chase down the dream of running a 3hr marathon & a 4hr 50km ultramarathon, all in aid of getting to America for a 100 mile foot race in a few years.

My season kicks off this weekend with “Battersea Park Half Marathon” then my two marathon attempts will be “Brighton Marathon 26” In April & at “Battersea Park Running Festival” in October. My 50km attempts will see me return to the “London 100” in May & at Runthroughtrails “Tittesworth Water Trail Ultra” in the summer.

I will update my total mileage on a weekly basis at the top of my profile page but a live update can be found from following the strava link to my athletes profile. I have also linked my full race calendar below which I will update throughout the year along with race results.

Rive's Story

I’ve decided to open my season up to fundraising for Rett UK in aid of my cousin inlaws Scott & Joelle’s daughter Rive-Anais, who was diagnosed with Rett syndrome in June 2023 at the age of 2.

Imagine being told your toddler you thought was healthy, but perhaps slow to progress, in fact had a rare & devastating disability that would leave them needing lifelong 24/7 care. Rett syndrome changes lives irrevocably. With your support Rett UK is there from the beginning.

Rett syndrome is devastating for a family. Having suspected something was not quite right, suddenly they are told their child will be profoundly disabled, with multiple health problems including epilepsy, a curved spine, breathing problems, feeding difficulties & gut/bowel issues.

Rett UK is there to pick up the pieces; emotional support, high quality, accurate advice & information, advocacy, reducing isolation, empowering families, building emotional resilience and helping the person with Rett syndrome live a life worth living.