We have created a new Coaching arm for Pyllon, that will allow us to support athletes focused on shorter events, from 5K to marathon distance - on Trail, Road or XC. It’s called Pyllon TRAX and we are delighted to announce that Rob Turner will be joining the Pyllon Coaching team to lead our approach to supporting these athletes. We spoke to Rob to find out more about Pyllon TRAX and his own running background:
Thinking About Why: Jo's Munro Record Round
With all the uncertainty brought on by continued lockdowns and the call of adventure becoming louder by the day, we were super-excited to hear about Jo’s bold, personal challenge which she has been working on for some time. Jo is no stranger to the mountains and is no slouch off-trail, especially when it comes to letting loose on descents! So here’s what’s involved in this record attempt this weekend.
Tom's 24 hour Challenge
“PXP3 taught me a lot of things – Adventure and Being Bold really resonated though and, with this in mind, a couple of months into becoming a Pyllon athlete (treating ourselves as “athletes” being another big learning) and after some encouragement by Kaz to think about some adventures/challenges I settled on a 24 hour challenge.”
The Enemy Is Your Ego : Graham Connolly - Pyllon Racing
By being so pleased with myself, by being so proud of myself, I had unknowingly set one of the many datums that would define me as good or bad, and anything short of that in the future was now failure or going backwards. I trapped myself in an image created by myself. Winning my first race, getting on my first podium, all similar stories
Stop Looking For Shortcuts: Chris Cowley - Pyllon Racing
Podcast Episode 4: Adaptability - Future Focus: Owning your Perspective and Identity
Podcast Episode 3: Adaptability - Be Passionate Now and Forge Your Own Path
Podcast Episode 2: Adaptability - an overlooked skill?
These pods are about the ultra-life. Life being the operative word here. Running is part of life. As are friends, family and work and so many other factors. We firmly believe the stories and subjects we talk about apply beyond running and we hope the listeners take wider inspiration from what we talk about.