Centurion Hundred Hills 50k Race Report
After months of training, the day of my first ultra marathon has finally arrived. Here’s how it went.
Exploring one’s love for the hills and mountains
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in your office, or mowing your lawn, climb that god damn mountain”
Jack Kerouac
Welcome to The Peaky Finder, a personal blog documenting the journey of a mountain obsessed individual as I transition from road half marathon runner to a trail ultra marathon runner, with one specific target in mind.
“One day I will not be able to do this. Today is not that day.”
Featured Posts
Broadway Marathon 2024 Race Report
My first marathon, and the first step on the road to bigger and longer events. Here’s how it went.
A Bob Shaped Goal – Part 2
The tipping point. The desire is just too great to ignore. A declaration is made.
A Bob Shaped Goal – Part 1
Where the love for the Bob Graham Round was found, and then lost.
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.”
John Muir
Latest Posts
Broadway Marathon Recce
With the Broadway marathon now entered, I thought it would be a good idea to sample some of the course.
Great Whernside, Little Whernside and Buckden Pike
Hiking from Kettlewell up to Great Whernside, Little Whernside and across to Buckden Pike.
Future Plans
A confirmation on future plans, moving into 2025.
Milton Keynes 10k Race Report
The EMGP Milton Keynes 10km. Not the race I was hoping for, but we knew what the outcome would be before I even made it to the start line.
Milton Keynes 10km Taper Woes
Ahh, taper time. Or is it more aghhhh….