My name is Kate and I am happiest when I am running, walking and climbing in the mountains and moors of the UK.
I am an experienced ultrarunner and am excited to be able to share my love for running and the outdoors with other people. As a UESCA certified ultrarunning coach and UK Athletics Fell Running Coach my approach is underpinned by research but focuses on the athlete as an individual. I am a qualified Mountain Leader and NNAS tutor with extensive experience of teaching hill skills and navigation.
I started competing in running events in 2008, celebrating my 30th birthday with a mountain marathon. Over the past 17 years I have completed dozens of ultra distance races as well as many of my own challenges. In 2018 I completed a Bob Graham Round and in April 2021 ran an unsupported round of Joss Naylor’s beautiful Lakes, Meres and Waters route.
I’m definitely a normal person with a very ordinary life!
That includes my fair share of ‘failure’ and working through it. I just love being & exploring outdoors, sometimes it’s the challenge of something beyond my comfort zone, but mostly it’s just for the joy of wild places.
Montane Winter Spine Race 2025, 7th lady
Lakes 10 Peaks 1st lady
10 Peaks Brecon Beacons 3rd lady
Northern Traverse
Transvulcania ultramarathon
Lavaredo Trail race
Montane Cheviot Goat
Lakes in a Day
White Rose Ultra
Ham and Lyme race, to name just a few.
UESCA Coach in Ultrarunning
UESCA Specialism in the Physiological Adaptations of Endurance Training
UESCA Specialism in Injury Prevention
UK Athletics Fell and Trail Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF)
UK Athletics Fell and Trail Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF)
Mountain Leader
NNAS tutor
Outdoor 1st Aid (16 hour)
Are you unsure what you would like to do next with your running?
Or wondering about running your first ultramarathon?
Sign up for a free online chat about your half-formed running plans using the contact form below and explore what adventures you might have next!