04/05/2026
Dinghying ashore at sunrise to run. That’s what training for a Skyrunning World Series season looks like when you’re living on a 40ft sailboat. But for Natalie Beadle (), this is her reality. Passions harmonized, adventure maximized.
Natalie grew up in the English Lake District, and in its legendary fells learned the art of traversing the landscape in ways that inspired her. Last summer, she cycled between seven race venues across the French, Italian, Swiss, and Slovenian Alps and into the Basque Country — not because it was the most efficient way to race, but because it felt like the right way to live. The result was a career-best 7th place finish in the Skyrunner World Series.
“Running is generally the focal point when I explore,” says Natalie. “Racing matters a lot, but the journey and the people are the essential context for that focus.” For her, the mountains are the goal, and every outdoor pursuit she undertakes — running, climbing, cycling, even sailing — is leading her to or through them.
Welcome to the team, Natalie.
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