Elite Athlete Interviews

  • Nikki Arthur Montane Winter Spine Race: Mind Over Matter

    Nikki Arthur Montane Winter Spine Race: Mind Over Matter

    Originally from Scotland and now based in the Isle of Man, Nikki Arthur began ultrarunning in 2020, following the lockdown and subsequent shutting down of all the gyms. Driven by her need for a new challenge, she set her sights on running the island’s circumference via its coastal paths.  Spanning 100 miles, Nikki completed this…

  • Kim Collison’s Montane Winter Spine Race: “I literally did fly.”

    Kim Collison’s Montane Winter Spine Race: “I literally did fly.”

    The Montane Winter Spine Race is the highlight of an ultrarunner’s calendar. Whether traversing the unforgiving slopes on the Pennine Way or sitting and watching the dots slowly drive from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, it is a race that encapsulates the brilliance of long-distance running.  Kim Collison is a staple within the ultrarunning community, and…

“If you’re going to face a real challenge it has to be a real challenge. You can’t accomplish anything without the possibility of failure.”

Lazarus Lake (Founder of the Barkley Marathons)