We asked our ambassador, Jo Meek about her tips to help anyone run an Ultra! We might sign up for one too 😉 “I have been running ultras since 2014. Here are 5 ultra- training tips that I have learnt along the way: Goals Pick a race that motivates YOU…. not your friends or your ego. You want to be … Read More
Running events & races – And why I love them by Edd Wright
We have the pleasure of being the place to host Edd’s first ever blog! Take a read, we loved it and are very inspired! “This is the first blog piece that I’ve done for NoblePro (..and also in my life) so thought I’d write about something that I absolutely love doing within running. Taking part in races! Before I continue, I have … Read More
Running as a blind runner with Mark Ellis
If you are looking for an inspirational story, our ambassador, Mark Ellis, provides one! Blind from birth, Mark discovered a love of running when his school took him to the athletics stadium in Hillsborough; a coach experienced in working with blind children inspired him to start 100m sprints. As he approached 13 years of age, he started racing 200m. There … Read More
London Marathon Load Up – Part 2
Part 2 of Russell’s series documenting his London Marathon Load Up – Weeks 2 to 8 (inc Wrexham Half Marathon) London Marathon Week 2 of 12 Kids off school for summer holidays, new challenges. Having to get up at 5.30am to get my run done before taking the kids off Nina is fine most of the week, except on Wednesday … Read More
TDS 2022 at UTMB
The story of my third attempt to complete the 145km TDS race from Courmayeur to Chamonix
Matterhorn Ultraks Sky Race
The Matterhorn Ultraks Sky Race (49km) started at 0700 on Saturday 27th August. It went straight up from Zermatt (1600m) to Sunnegga (2260m) in 7km. There was a brief respite from ascending before climbing again to Gornergrat (3130m) covering 15km in total to get this point and 2.5hrs of running! Well, I say running I mean hands-on knees hiking! I … Read More
Running Through the Menopause
Let me start by saying that every woman’s experience of the menopause (and running through it) will be different. Some women are lucky enough to sail through it and hardly notice the changes to their bodies. Others experience severe symptoms which can make daily life a challenge. Sadly, I fell into the latter category and faced it full-on, rather like … Read More
Welsh Castles Relay and Trail Half Marathon Wales
Over two weeks Russell Bentley takes on the chaotic Welsh Castles Relay and races over the trails for a win in Coed Y Brenin at the Trail Half Marathon Wales. Weslh Castles Relay The Welsh Castles Relay is a 209 mile, 2 day race from Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, down to Cardiff Castle. 20 runners in a team, each covering … Read More
Whalers’ Great Route Ultra-Trail in the Azores (25K)
Join me as I travel to the Azores, Portugal, on the island of Faial, to race in the Whalers’ Great Route Ultra-Trail by Azores Trail Run, which was established in 2014. I spoke with the race director Mário Leal after running the 25K race. We discussed the race, and the experience of running in the Azores. It is a place … Read More
Mozart 100 (105km) race
Registering for the Mozart 100 the day before we set off from Kapitelplatz Square and enjoying the sites of the city was the calm before the storm. Salzburg is a majestic city with a huge baroque cathedral imposing down on the square- if you look closely at the photo you can see how big it is as I stand in … Read More