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.

Lakes in a Day: Julian Hood

I’ve been running for 14 years after making the move from triathlon. I’ve previously done 14 road marathons, where I spent lots of years chasing PBs on the road, but...

14
Sep
Lakes in a Day: Paul Haigh

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...

31
Aug
Aviemore Triathlon: Lewis Williams

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...

21
Mar
Angela Mudge Hill Running
Lakes in a Day: Angela Mudge Q&A

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...

07
Mar
ITERA: John Bennie

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...

23
Feb
ITERA: Dave Harcourt

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...

18
Jan
Craggy Island Triathlon: Sonja Mitchell

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...

23
Nov
Jasmin Paris, Lakes in a Day 2022, Halls Fell ridge descent, Helvellyn
Lakes in a Day: Jasmin Paris

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...

22
Nov
Lakes in a Day: Chris Breslin

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...

17
Nov
Lakes in a Day: Suzy Whatmough

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...

01
Nov
Lakes in a Day: Claire Humphris

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...

01
Nov
The Heb: Jan Rogers

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...

31
Oct
Lakes in a Day: Jarlath McKenna

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...

31
Oct
Craggy Island Triathlon: Marie Meldrum

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....

18
Oct
The Heb: Dave Harcourt

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...

18
Oct
The Heb: Alan Affleck

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...

18
Oct