Madmule Trail UK

31/05/2026

This weekend it was my training schedule to place an overnight long haul. The drive to took nearly 4 hours.I started at 9:30pm from the and took the first ascent to gently. The goal was endurance, vertical gain and to practice a sleep stop in the middle of the night. After 4 hours of 3 main climbs I took a 45 min nap in the back of the car. Setting the alarm and determined to implement the process that will have to happen countless times 330. Get going when all the primal senses are saying “NO, this is cosy, you are safe, sleep is imperative “ . Headed out for a very pleasant 2nd stint and finished witnessing the landscape seen in these pics. Probably around 40 folk has made it up to claim their place on Penyfan and from Corn Du , on my Tod, it was an impressive backdrop. Back to the car after 39km total with 3050m climbing. June : RAMP IT UP

25/05/2026

You do not need a hill to improve pole timing and skill . Most people are using them in the 2nd half of a 50-100 mile race. The race does not have to be ‘hilly’ or mountainous to warrant using poles. Once mastered they can bring down a marching mile by minutes, with the right training. Time spent is the key. Finish your regular ‘from the door’ training run, grab your poles by the door and have a march around the block for 10 minutes . Who cares what people think if it means conversion to a smoother power walk at the back end of a monster distance! 5 places left on the next workshop. DM or follow the link in the bio to book.

25/05/2026

Full details and booking instructions : follow link in the bio or comment “Poles” here and we will DM details. Invest in the knowledge so your investment in the race is maximised.

24/05/2026

Complete opposite ends of environment, same bandwidth of fun. Saturday afternoon in the shade of the trees made for a steady hill session. Slightly more vertical this morning but an early start to transition from warm to very hot in an open landscape. Mupe bay is a majestic pearl that very few visitor to lulworth take the time and energy to trek around.

22/05/2026

I don’t coach to showcase my own achievements. I coach to ensure you value yourself enough to arrive at your challenge fully prepared.
Because of what my personal experiences and the Marines have taught me, I don’t believe in generic, rushed templates. I believe in patient leadership and structural durability. To deliver that, I have distilled a quarter-century of data and lived experience into two definitive coaching pathways: The Foundation Track and The Finisher Track. If this interests you comment “Track” or “Finisher” to receive further instruction. Best. Rich

Short term discipline creates long term habits

21/05/2026

High ambition. Low expectation.

If you are training for a 50k, 100k, or a 100-mile mountain race, you already possess the high ambition. And if you’re like most runners who come to me, you already have a deep humility and respect for what the trail demands.

You know the reality: these brutal distances aren't about gliding beautifully to the finish line. The second half of an ultra is where the real race begins—it's about managing crisis, maintaining mental strength, and power-marching through the tough terrain with patience.

The biggest challenge isn't a lack of respect for the race; it’s the awareness and knowledge to string together consistent, smart training weeks without rushing the process or breaking your base.

After 25 years of coaching and a lifetime of personal trail and endurance achievements, I am taking Mad Mule Trail Coaching by the scruff of the neck. I am here to provide the direct leadership, psychological strength, and structural strategy you need to cross that finish line unbroken.

I am opening slots for June 1st under two distinct coaching tracks:

1️⃣ The Foundation (£90/mo): Built for the runner seeking guidance on consistency. I provide the structural discipline, patience, and pacing needed to build a bulletproof physical base before your volume increases.
2️⃣ The Finisher (£125/mo): Built for the athlete peaking for a specific milestone race. You get continuous data tracking (HR, exertion, volume), bi-weekly 1-1 strategic alignments, and bulletproof S&C so your body holds together when it matters most.

No fluff. No generic plans. Just direct accountability, Strava data monitoring, and the leadership of a coach who has been in those places that you are planning to go to.

👉 Go to madmuletrail.com/coaching (Link in bio) to apply, or drop a "MULE" in the comments below and I’ll reach out directly to see which track best fits your history.

Short term discipline creates long term habits

21/05/2026

What’s not to like. Simon and the team are beyond passionate , and KNOW their kit!

Ready for Bank Holiday? Why not kick it of with some retail therapy? Our sale starts today.
New shoe lines reduced to make way for new exciting product due to land soon.
3 for 2 on Feetures and Absolute 360 socks.
Clothing down to 50% off.
What’s not to like? See you over the weekend.

20/05/2026

Dawn raids to the fans
I will be making several trips to the Brecons over the coming months.

I will post a series of dates, departure times, summary of my training session planned in hours, and an estimated return time.

I will have 3 seats available on each trip. Car sharing these trips helps to lower travel costs for all involved.
You would be welcome to have a copy of my GPX but the expectation is that you would be self sufficient and have your own objectives set.

Does this interest you if the dates align? Drop a comment here.