IT Project Manager from Norwich, England. Married to Gill - Proposed after Spartathlon in 2015
Loves running, music, wine, fitness and good health. Didn't start racing until age 50, initially focused on 5k to marathons before venturing into Ultra's in 2013. Now age 61 and never want to stop running this epic race! 2019 was my fifth consecutive Spartathlon.
Grateful for the support once again of my wife Gill and In Laws Kelvin and Collette.
My most recent and memorable experience was running SpartathlOFF (an informal version of the cancelled Spartathlon) and arriving in Sparta to a wonderful welcome with my great friends James Ellis and Ektoras Agathokleous.
Kissing the foot of Leonidas took on greater significance in a year where Covid 19 threatened the legacy of John Foden. I felt truly privileged and honoured to be a part of keeping the dream alive and the Spartathlon flame burning!
Running Club: Norfolk Gazelles A/C
Key races:
SpartathlOFF (2020) Not a race but a magical journey to keep the flame burning and maintain consecutive runs to the King.
Spartathlon (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) Personal Best - 29:14:36 (2016) and 1st British Finisher. In the 2019 event I was happy to become the fastest ever British V60 Finisher :-)
Athens 24hr (2019) - 4th overall, 216km
Gloucester 24hr (2019) - 3rd overall, 203km
Barcelona 24 hour Debut (2016) - 6th overall 218.41km
Essex 100 mile (2018) 1st overall
Belfast 24hr/Energia (2018, 2019)
GUCR 145 miles (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) Best - 3rd, 27:43 (2016)
Liverpool/Leeds 130 miles, LLCR130 (2014, 2015, 2016) Best - 1st 24:28 (2016)
Thames Path 100 (2014, 2015, 2016)
Centurion Grand Slam 2014 (4 x 100 milers) 6th
North Downs Way 100 (2013, 2014)
Thames Ring 250 (2013)
Marathon PB: 2:57:35
Links:
Blog: https://ultraian.wordpress.com/