Age: 27 years old
How long have you been running?: 15 years
Achievements: England international fell runner / Sky Race Series 4th / 2nd MXR
Goals: To win medium-to-long distance mountain running events
Racing Programme for 2009: British Fell Running Championships / various european mountain races / TransAlps
Occupation: Energy Analyst
Based: Dunfermline, Scotland
Coached by: Self-coached
Type of Runner: Fell / Mountain / Trail
Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: Speed Cross 2. Lightweight, correct amount of cushioning and stability for racing, good grip.
Favourite distance: 25 - 45km
Favourite race or event: Italian Sky Races / MXR
Favourite Training session: Long run in the hills
Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: Cheese and marmalade butty / Rice pudding with jam
Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: Use the sport to enjoy the outdoors and to get to places you might not otherwise visit (and don’t faff around)
Interests and Hobbies: Drawing / Travelling / Mountain biking / Eating curries
