We know that many of you wonder what it’s like to take part in a Durty Event – or even what it’s like to prepare for one. So who better to ask, than our lovely competitors who actually experience it first hand.
Read their stories here – from seasoned Durty goers to newbies, all with different backgrounds and experiences.
My first half marathon was in Fleet in 1986, aged 38. It was supposed to be a “done that”, draw a line under it and get on with my life....
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Adventure Racing: (definition) gather your ingredients from orienteering, mountain biking, kayaking and trail running, avoid going to busy places, find scenic & remote places to explore, mix it up, add...
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I live in Skipton, along with my wife, three kids, and the dog. I’ve been running for 14 years after making the move from triathlon. I’ve previously done 14 road...
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I’m a fell runner for Calder Valley Fell Runners who, post-lockdown, has gone further and further. I did my Bob Graham Round in May 2021 in 20h 10m. I then...
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I have been competing in triathlon for 7 years, representing GBR as an elite-level, professional athlete in Off-Road Duathlon & Triathlon – as well as being an Xterra athlete. I...
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I’m a mountain-loving fell runner, mum of two young children, and small animal vet. In the context of running, I particularly enjoy longer races, and those with technical terrain. I’m...
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ITERA 2019 article from John Bennie. Top tips and advice for any novices thinking about entering the adventure race, ITERA-lite in 2023.
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From being a complete novice with concerns about my weight I began to take on triathlons in 2005, and eventually was doing pretty much every Durty event they put on.
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I’m definitely an aspiring triathlete rather than a hardcore racer. Craggy Island was my third triathlon with my previous race being the Loch Lomond tri back to June 2018. And...
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I’m a mountain-loving fell runner, mum of two young children, and small animal vet. In the context of running, I particularly enjoy longer races, and those with technical terrain. I’m...
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This is the first Durty event I’ve ran in but I’m sure it won’t be the last. From start to finish Durty give you everything you need to have an...
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I enjoy running all kinds of distances, including longer trail distances. This was my first long distance run in the Lake District, but I’ve done up to 100km in other...
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I run a creative marketing agency in London but I’m a lover of all things mountain based. I run, bike, climb, hike and ski as much as I can. Fitting...
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I’m a wayward triathlete looking for adventure. I like to race, although I use that term loosely. It’s about pushing myself and I’m only ever racing against myself - but...
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Winner, Lakes in a Day 2022. I’m from Northern Ireland, living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with my wife Heather and two kids, Rowen and Hazel. I took up running around 2011 and...
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I’ve completed Craggy Island several times and many other Durty events, including Hell’s Hop swim run, The Durty Tri, Celtman, Aviemore Triathlon, and Loch Ness Swimrun.
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Anyone with a bike and a basic level of fitness could do The Heb just by doing the mandatory check points. I don’t really do event specific training myself, just...
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I started adventure racing in 2001 after a friend phoned to ask, ”you have a bike don’t you?” I then ended up in a field in Wales suddenly feeling very...
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