Training advice, race strategies and practical insights to help you run and ride smarter, stronger and more consistently — written by Brennan and Kat Townshend.
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Four ways into gravel, the UK events to start with, the races to step up to in 2027, and how the UCI and British Cycling pathway to a GB jersey actually works.
Read Article →Hill sessions, strength work, a sample training week for every level and race-day pacing for the Keswick Half Marathon — 13.1 miles and 367m of climbing on 19 September 2027.
Read Article →42 peaks, 66 miles and 27,000ft in 24 hours — club rules, leg-by-leg splits, schedules, support crew and how to train for it, from Keswick.
Read Article →Coaching isn't simply “better.” A clear breakdown of the difference, who each option suits, and how to choose the right level of support.
Read Article →The complete first-timer guide to the 47-mile Windermere loop — free GPX downloads for both directions, cut-off times, a recce plan, kit rules and hard-earned lessons from Coach Kat's own Lap.
Read Article →Why fell racing remains the rawest contest in endurance sport — climbs, reckless descents, navigation and a culture of flapjack, handshakes and honest competition.
Read Article →How to earn Running Stones, get through the lottery, and build the engine, strength and terrain skill for the 60km UTMB World Series 50K final in Chamonix.
Read Article →Every distance broken down — terrain, shoes, kit, fuelling and pacing for the UK's most technical UTMB World Series race, from coaches who have raced and won here.
Read Article →Coach Kat explores gels versus real food, shares six homemade fuel pouch recipes, and explains why she found the answer while feeding her children.
Read Article →Carbohydrate targets, hydration, real food strategies and an hour-by-hour race plan — using The Lap as a real-world example. Drawing on the work of Jeukendrup, McGregor, Mitchell and others.
Read Article →Get in touch for a free, no-pressure conversation about your goals, background and the best next step for you.
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