Galloway hills, 45 miles and 5200 meters of ascent, are some of the most brutal terrain of any hills I know in the UK. No GPS allowed, and you must complete the event as a team of four….what an awesome concept.
In Episode 3 of the sprint series where Paul and James are exploring Confidence and Belief how we think is critical. Especially how we then channel that thinking. In this 13 minute blast Paul argues you can choose in which voices and messages you believe in. He tells us it is normal to have internal conversations and reminds listeners the voice we hear the most, BY A LONG WAY, is our very own.
The science of running (and other sports) is more complex than many people realise. It’s not just a case of lacing up your trainers and putting one foot in front of the other. The female body is not simply a smaller version of our male counterparts. Oh, and how the hell do we train in and around the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause anyway?
This article will outline some of the golden nuggets found in Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims.
Here’s Arjit sharing an inspiring story of an event he created.
“During the event I learnt that there is more to running than just follow the training plan or to get out of the bed and go for a run. I learnt to respect people’s time and personal limitations. Many times an assigned person didn’t turn up to the slot and I had to get out to fill the gap - twice during the week in the middle of the night. Instant reaction was to get frustrated though a perspective shift would suggest that it’s a slot for someone and it’s an event for me. “
Our athletes regularly push themselves out of their comfort zones. They eat suffering for breakfast, feast on making their dreams a reality for lunch, and dance with exceeding their potential late into the evening. Our athletes journey through emotional turmoil, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome to help surpass their perceived limitations.
Pyllon athletes run from their hearts.
I headed to Portugal a week after my icy Deas-Ghnàth in January.
I had a few commitments, some included running, some just normal life stuff and I wanted to really spend time with family and friends, for once.
My plans for the rest of the time were loose, but one thing I knew for sure: I wanted to go to the Fishermen’s Trail. I wasn’t sure if I would feel up to doing the whole thing or just a short section, you know, like a normal person.
I used to feel like Paul Giblin, the runner. But probably less so now, believe it or not, even though most of my life is still centered around running.
The last few years have been a journey. I guess a transition from travelling, training, and racing - with everything being about competing in the best races, to racing less but wanting to do more. I think we all had our challenges through the COVID period, but it likely sped up my desire for a life that felt a little more settled.
Pyllon will be in its 10th year next year you know! Crazy eh?
And I’m still excited about it.
On the 9th June 2023 Martin will set off along the John Muir Way, from Dunbar to Helensburgh, taking in 134 miles. His target is to achieve this challenge within 24 hours. With strong finishes in the West Highland Way Race and Pyllon Exposure, Martin is well capable of such a time. Pesky injuries have been the cause for him missing the start of his previous two dates for this challenge, but you know what they say - third time lucky!
And then I walked into the By The Way hostel in Tyndrum in October 2021 for the Pyllon XP4 weekend, and saw the outline of the Highland High Way route drawn on one of the beams in the common room. At first, I thought it was just another name for the West Highland Way but then I looked at the profile of the route and saw them: Ben Lomond, Ben Oss, Ben Dubhchraig. I googled, found the route online on the Long Distance Walkers Association website , and my interested was sparked.
A blog by Patricia
Last year was a tough one for me, I got injured, left jobs, lost my furry soul mate and best bunny friend and struggled all year in all areas of my life. I experienced and am still trying to deal with different types of grief and disappointment. I lost my focus and my purpose in life, felt hopeless and at times even my desire to run was nowhere to be found. I got by but, I wasn’t me. This project, in a way, brought me back to life, gave me some focus, meaning and passion to get me through the winter and it started to re-ignite a spark that I feared I was losing. I know, I hope I’ll find a bit more of me when I get going out there this weekend.
