In-depth race guides for the UK and world's greatest trail, fell and ultra events — written by coaches who have raced them. Coming soon.
Detailed, first-hand race guides for the UK and world's best trail, fell and ultra events — written by coaches who have actually raced them.
Each guide covers course profiles, key sections, pacing strategy, nutrition planning, kit advice and insider knowledge from genuine racing experience — not theory.
A stunning 47-mile circumnavigation of Lake Windermere on fully signposted trails — open to runners and walkers. Townshend Performance are proud official coaching partners of this iconic Lake District event.
Visit The Lap Website ›50 miles, 2,965m of ascent from Dalemain to Coniston. One of Europe's greatest ultra challenges. Our guide will cover the full route, key checkpoints, pacing and preparation.
The most spectacular long distance trail race in the UK. 6,300m ascent, 40-50% drop rate. Our guide will cover all 14 checkpoints, racing lines and what it really takes to finish.
42 peaks, 27,000ft, starting and finishing at Moot Hall in Keswick. Our guide will cover all 5 legs, summit racing lines, support runner strategy and how to go sub-24.
Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Brennan has won this race twice — our guide will share the exact racing lines, pacing strategy and preparation that gets you to the front.
4 distances linking all 13 valleys of the Lake District, starting in Keswick. Western States qualifier. Our guide covers all distances and what makes the 180km so demanding.
10 summits, 12,000ft, starting from George Fisher in Keswick. Brennan is a former Tea Round record holder. Our guide covers the full route, all summits and how to link them efficiently.
The UK's toughest winter coastal ultra. 4 distances, ~50% DNF rate on the 100. Our guide covers the brutal back half, night running and how to make it to Porthtowan.
5 distances through Eryri. Brennan won the UTS 50km; Kat finished 5th in the UTS 25km. Our guide will be built on genuine front-of-field race experience.
The world's most prestigious mountain ultra series. 6 races, 3 countries. Our guide covers all distances, qualification via Running Stones and how to prepare for the Alps.
13 technical mountain races. Brennan is a former UK Skyrunning Champion. Our guide will cover key series races including Scafell Sky Race and St Sunday Sky Race.
Borrowdale, Wasdale, Ennerdale, Skiddaw, Blencathra and more. Our guide will cover the classic AM and AL category races that define Lake District fell running.
A prestigious fell running series across the Lake District fells. Brennan has won the Lakes Grand Prix outright. Our guide will cover the key races, how the series works and how to target it.
The pinnacle of English fell running — a series of classic races across England including Ennerdale, Three Peaks and more. Kat has competed at the championships; Brennan was runner-up in 2022.
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