Trevor - 100 miles. One huge challenge. One very proud achievement.

Yr Wyddfa 100-Mile Ultra

"Never Give Up; I’m not a quitter".

"I’m incredibly grateful to every person who supported, encouraged and believed in me, without you all it wouldn’t have been possible"

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Having decided to sign up for the Yr Wyddfa 100-mile ultra in April this year, mid-June soon came around, and I realised I had done very little training. It was time to get serious!

With the excellent training sessions at Eryri Harriers, the prospect of completing 100 miles gradually started to feel achievable.

My training consisted of approximately 100 miles per month for 3 months, including the Thursday night hill sessions. These sessions have made a huge difference to my fitness levels. The knowledge, skills and experience within the club, along with the community and family atmosphere, have helped immensely. I have been welcomed and encouraged from day one, and that support has played a big part in getting me to the start line.

As a builder, I’m on my feet all day and work in a very physical environment, which also helps with my overall conditioning. Because of this, I don’t train every day 2-3 times a week max. — my work itself provides a lot of physical activity.

One of my personal goals was to compete in a 100-mile race before I turned 50, and I’m incredibly proud to say that I achieved it.

The Support Crew

I was extremely proud to have my kids as my crew. They had previously supported me during my 50-mile race last year, so they already knew what I needed and how to support me throughout a long-distance race.

The tracker was extremely useful, allowing my support crew to know where I was and get to the checkpoints with supplies at the right time. They were able to support me with clothing, drinks, food and any extras I needed throughout the race, which meant I could concentrate on running.

It was also a huge advantage at busy checkpoints. Once I had checked in, I could be relatively self-sufficient and didn’t have to rely on the checkpoint teams for everything.

During the Race

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Throughout the race, my main priorities were hydration and nutrition. I wanted to stay hydrated to help prevent cramping and aimed to consume between 80 and 100 grams of carbohydrates per hour.

I was also constantly thinking about my legs and feet and making sure my comfort levels weren’t affected. I kept an eye on my socks, making sure they stayed dry, and made sure I had the right shoes for each section. The first 30 miles were particularly technical, so I chose a snug-fitting shoe that I knew was grippy and capable of dealing with the terrain. I knew from the outset that looking after my feet was a priority. Preventing blisters and other foot problems was going to be crucial if I was going to make it to 100 miles.

Never Give Up

I’m not a quitter.

Having an excellent support crew behind me, along with encouragement from friends, family and club members throughout the race, made a massive difference. I’m incredibly grateful to every person who supported, encouraged and believed in me, without you all it wouldn’t have been possible.