Stories by Xmiles

The Weardale Way This year I was supposed to attempt 100 miles for the first time at the Lakeland 100 at the end of July. Training had been going well until lockdown. I spent the first 2 weeks running 3...

Hi - I was a late starter into the running world, growing up for me was all about footie and table tennis. I remember one time after a race someone said to me "you dont look like a runner, more...

I ran competitively as a teenager before finding ALL the things that are not good for you at University.  That running sabbatical lasted about 15 years, when bothered by my inability to keep my waist inside my trousers I decided...

I started running trails and long distances in my mid twenties as it dramatically helped my mental wellbeing. I entered a few races, got a coach and have had a good few years racing and enjoying running, and even became...

Hi, I'm Beth and I work as a physiotherapist. I live with my boyfriend and our dog on the outskirts of Brighton. I got in to triathlon around 6 years ago and since then have become an endurance addict competing...

I hated running at school and wasn’t very good at it. In my 30’s, I decided I wanted to run a (just the one) marathon and wanted it to be London! Eventually after 4 unsuccessful ballot attempts In 2010 I...