27/07/2026
🏔️ COMING SOON… RISE – Trail & Ultra Running Academy 🏃♂️
Learn. Train. Explore. Recover.
Have you ever wanted to get into trail running but didn’t know where to start?
Maybe you’re comfortable running on the road but the thought of heading into the mountains feels intimidating.
Or maybe you’ve got an ultra marathon on your bucket list and don’t know how to make that first step.
Over the years I’ve spent hundreds of hours running the trails of the Afan Valley, learning what works, making mistakes and building the knowledge that only comes from experience.
Now it’s time to share it.
Introducing the RISE Trail & Ultra Running Academy.
A 4-week programme designed to give you the confidence, skills and fitness to enjoy trail running properly.
Every Saturday you’ll get:
🎓 30-minute workshop
Each week we’ll cover a different topic including:
* Running technique
* Climbing and descending hills efficiently
* Nutrition and hydration
* Essential trail running kit
* Using running poles
* Map reading and navigation
* Trail safety
* Race preparation
🏃 1-hour guided trail run
Put what you’ve learnt into practice on some of the best trails the Afan Valley has to offer.
💪 45-minute gym session
Strength and conditioning specifically designed to improve your trail running performance, reduce injuries and make you a stronger runner.
❄️🔥 1-hour recovery session
Relax in the plunge pool and sauna while chatting with the group and recovering ready for your next adventure.
The Grand Finale
On the fourth and final Saturday, we’ll head out together for a 10-mile guided trail run, putting everything we’ve learnt over the previous three weeks into practice.
You’ll use the techniques you’ve learnt for climbing and descending, pacing, fuelling, navigation and confidence on the trails, finishing the course knowing you’re ready to tackle your own trail adventures.
This isn’t about being the fastest.
It’s about becoming a better runner.
It’s about building confidence.
It’s about meeting like-minded people.
It’s about discovering just how incredible trail running can be.
Whether your goal is to enjoy the mountains, complete your first trail race or one day stand on the start line of an ultra marathon…
This is where your journey begins.
🏔️ RISE. Learn the trails. Love the trails. Become part of the community.
Launching soon.
If you’d like to be one of the first to join, comment RISE below or send me a message.
Limited spaces available. 💪🔥 everyone gets a free T-shirt or vest . It has to be earned.