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Day 2 of the 6-in-6 Ultra: Chasing Joy, Outrunning Cows, and Building Community on the Howum
A Quirky Start in Mid-Wales After a night in a “luxury shed” in a random garden in mid-Wales (where the toilet was basically a tent with...
Adventure Athletes
Aug 244 min read


Day 1 of My 6-in-6 Ultra Challenge – Community, Resilience, and Surprises
The Quiet Before the Challenge 5:30 a.m. The alarm goes off. Car packed the night before, my parents ready to crew for the week ahead....
Adventure Athletes
Aug 185 min read


Six Ultras in Six Days: How Chasing the Impossible Changed My Life
The Challenge That Changed Everything “Why don’t you do it in a week?” That one sentence changed the next year of my life. After...
Adventure Athletes
Aug 174 min read


Pure Effort Over Athleticism: Why Trying Hard Matters More Than Talent
Everybody Loves a Try-Hard: The Power of Perseverance One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my years of running and racing is...
Adventure Athletes
Jul 63 min read


Should You Join a Running Club? My Journey from Solo Runner to Community Athlete
The Solo Runner Mindset When I first started running, I wanted to do it alone. Running was my escape—a way to put my headphones in, clear...
Adventure Athletes
Jun 302 min read


Why Mixing Up Your Running Will Transform Your Training
Running is Running Like most people, my first steps into running were on the local streets and cycle paths. With a bit of training, I...
Adventure Athletes
Jun 222 min read


Branching Off Into Your Own Personal Challenges
There’s something special about signing up for a big race or event. The set date, the clear finish line, the buzz of the crowd—those...
Adventure Athletes
Jun 153 min read


Signing Up for Your First Race or Event: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re reading this, you’re probably toying with the idea of taking on your first race or event. Maybe you’ve watched others cross the...
Adventure Athletes
Jun 83 min read


Lessons from the Crew: What I Learned as a Pacer and Support Crew
If you’ve ever signed up for a big event—whether its a PB 10km, an ultra, or your first proper challenge—you’ll know that training is...
Adventure Athletes
Jun 14 min read


The Power of Community: Enabling Improvement
When I first started Adventure Athletes, I thought the biggest factor in progress was individual grit—putting in the hours, grinding...
Adventure Athletes
May 253 min read


The Connection Between Running and Adventure: Discovering Freedom, Growth, and Community
Running is so much more than a physical activity; it’s a gateway to adventure, a means to connect with nature, and a way to discover more...
Adventure Athletes
May 184 min read


Overcoming Mental Barriers in Running: Breaking Through the Wall
Running is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Whether you're training for your first 5K or tackling an ultra-marathon,...
Adventure Athletes
May 114 min read


Building Strength for the Long Run
Running is often seen as a test of endurance, but what many people overlook is that strength is the foundation that allows you to go the...
Adventure Athletes
May 44 min read


How Running Transforms Your Mindset
Running is more than just a physical activity. It’s a mental and emotional journey that has the power to reshape your outlook on life....
Adventure Athletes
Apr 274 min read


What’s Next for Adventure Athletes? The Journey Ahead
When I first started Adventure Athletes back in 2022, it was a simple idea born from personal challenges and a passion for helping...
Adventure Athletes
Apr 203 min read


The Adventure Athletes Philosophy: Building Strength, Resilience, and a Life of Exploration
Adventure Athletes isn’t just about fitness—it’s about finding your edge and leaning into it. It’s about discovering what you’re truly...
Adventure Athletes
Apr 133 min read


The Medieval Backyard Ultra Race Report: A Journey Through Laps and Lessons
The Backyard Ultra format is a uniquely grueling and captivating race concept that has gained popularity among ultra-endurance athletes...
Adventure Athletes
Apr 77 min read


Meet Will Fraser-Coombe: Your Adventure Coach
When people think of adventure, they often picture rugged landscapes, mountain peaks, and the thrill of the unknown. But for me,...
Will Fraser-Coombe
Apr 64 min read


The Adventure Begins: The Journey to Adventure Athletes
What does it take to turn a passion into a purpose? For me, it’s been a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and plenty of lessons...
Will Fraser-Coombe
Mar 302 min read
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