Madmule Trail UK

Madmule Trail UK We deliver fitness, trail running events and skills workshops. Coaching 1-1. NO ADVENTURE UNLESS

Who’s behind Madmule? Unless I demonstrate consistency. Unless….

Group Fitness with our unique 'ENGINE ROOM' programme .Build long-term strength — in body and mind.
I’m Richard, a personal trainer since 2000 and Madmule was created in 2015 as an extension to the Fitness services already provided. Most recent PT sessions are focused on run training, body transformation, health drives, and sports specific conditioning. Personal Training sessions are taken at a private studio in Poole or at your home or local green space. Over the last 20 years I’ve trained a diverse group of people, travelled extensively with professional tennis players and prior to my coaching career I served as a Royal Marine Commando, passing the course at the age of 17. Most of my own training time is focused on ultra running, my highlight thus far, the completion of the 107 mile Ultra Trail Mont Blanc. In past years I have competed at the World Duathlon Championships for the GB age group team , completed lots of ultra distance races and cross training has always remained a constant since a young age. Madmule has created and delivered a multitude of group trail running adventures. The goal is to motivate people to run in a green space, off road and where possible, off track. The flagship session is ‘Pay the ferryman’ and a common thread throughout the year has been the Madmule Full Moon � night runs. Along with H.I.L.L and trail running workshops, Madmule is developing a reputation for organising friendly, fun, adventurous and challenging trail running sessions. If you’re looking to get a set of eyes on your training to tighten up form, get a booster of knowledge or write a personal schedule to achieve your goals then contact me direct here, on Facebook , WhatsApp or via the website link. Face to face coaching that maximises competence and confidence in your training sessions. Look out for future Madmule training sessions, most of which are currently free. Madmule is ‘No Adventure Unless’
Unless I move better. Unless I get out there and do it. What’s your Unless? I can help you achieve it.

13/11/2025

Strength training might not be every runner’s fave… you just want to run, right? 🏃‍♀️ But hitting the gym a couple times a week can seriously level up your miles 💪

1️⃣ Stronger muscles = faster, more efficient runs.
2️⃣ A solid core + legs help you hold form when fatigue hits.
3️⃣ Fewer injuries, more running. Enough said.

Engine Room Group Fitness has kicked off for the Autumn/ Winter plan.

11/11/2025

Spanish squats. A great alternative to classic bench guided squat and barbell squat. The counter force of the bands will allow a clean hip hinge to take place. The guys at group are loving this. Getting a good return on their quads. Tim in the background working on his single leg bridges to strengthen the hamstrings.

Availability this week in the ENGINE ROOM GROUP FITNESS, nr Ashley Rd, Poole.Monday 6-7pm - 2 spacesWednesday 6:45-7:45p...
10/11/2025

Availability this week in the ENGINE ROOM GROUP FITNESS, nr Ashley Rd, Poole.
Monday 6-7pm - 2 spaces
Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm - Fully Booked
Thursday 6:45-7:45pm - 1 space
Personal 1-1 training also available.
DM your enquiry

Smugglers: next time we will carry a keg up to simulate the real thing!
09/11/2025

Smugglers: next time we will carry a keg up to simulate the real thing!

09/11/2025

Well done Neil, Raquel, Paul, Paulo, another Paul, Simon, Phil, Kathryn, Steve, James and Sean. They all loved the drop and climb of Smugglers path. Until the next one…

09/11/2025

See if I can SMUGGLE all this onto the run # #

See you at 08:00 👊👊DASH - 'an act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily'This route is a very hilly 8.8 miles, out a...
08/11/2025

See you at 08:00 👊👊

DASH - 'an act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily'

This route is a very hilly 8.8 miles, out and back in nature with a flatter return leg for those who wish it after giving the Smugglers path their best attention with a timed 'DASH'.

2700ft/ 820 m of climbing and descending, you are ready for a stiff challenge of downhill running and uphill power hiking. As stated above, an easy predominantly downhill 'escape' route back to Lulworth if you wish to spin the legs home once the Smugglers path is accomplished.

The Smugglers path 'DASH' section is a climb of 470ft over approx 0.5 mile. Give it your best shot and set a time. Keep in mind you have to get back!

Approx time on feet 2hrs 30 mins.

The Autumn will be in full swing with unpredictable underfoot conditions. Trail shoes that are providing you a confident and assured grip essential.

Dress accordingly with enough drink and calories to support your inevitable deficit that will be self inflicted.

This run is social in nature, no one is left behind. At the same time, there will be moments where autonomy is essential and part of the philosophy that Madmule presents. Building experience, self confidence and self awareness in environments that you may not have chosen to go to on your own. However once experienced with a group, breaks the barrier in your brain that it is possible to step out, solo, into a challenging and isolated playground.

Other than that... any questions DO NOT HESITATE to drop a message. 😉

Meet 08:00 Church Road, West Lulworth Village, Dorset
Depart 08:10
Lulworth Village finish at cafe 10:45 approx for some Contraband

This session is free.

Yours in Sport

Rich

Disclaimer: Richard O’Connor in no way accepts any liability for injury, illness, loss or damage to anyone joining these training group runs. By following the guidance on the route you accept these conditions: I will not seek to penalise, prosecute or claim compensation from Richard O’Connor. Warning: You should have no physical restriction, disabilities or any predisposition to sickness or injury that may be aggravated or adversely affected as a result of following this route, if unsure seek your doctors advice prior to starting.

Get your place booked today. We have had a great response and excited to get the Wed and Thu group on the move this week...
04/11/2025

Get your place booked today. We have had a great response and excited to get the Wed and Thu group on the move this week. Extra times will be added when all sessions are full.

4 hrs and 47 minutes is a long time on the move. It always helps when the weather is warm and sunny. The first 90 minute...
05/08/2025

4 hrs and 47 minutes is a long time on the move. It always helps when the weather is warm and sunny. The first 90 minutes I listened to Louis Theroux podcast with Sean Penn. He stated that if the pursuit of doing something that you loved ended up killing you then life has been rewarding. Sport, fitness, leisure, running and trail running can all be taken to the extreme, with the potential to cause ill health and other negative social and personal side effects. Do you love your activity/ sport/ pastimes? My session from Weymouth to Poole ferry yesterday confirmed that I really do love the outdoors on the trails. I can walk slowly, march fast, jog lightly, run hard, cruise through, lumber on. Highs. Lows. All, on reflection, I love it. I don’t analyse too much before, during or after. I attempt to learn, take forward emotions as well as stats. The averages will always tell the story of pace. What they won’t tell anyone is how frigging good the session felt.

I took this pic yesterday during a 22 mile recce of the Hardy Way section from Weymouth to Dorchester. To me, this repre...
01/08/2025

I took this pic yesterday during a 22 mile recce of the Hardy Way section from Weymouth to Dorchester. To me, this represents the purpose. Around every corner there might be something worth going around the corner for. If you’re in the pursuit of a balanced lifestyle, positive health and optimal fitness (in whatever areas that are relevant to your interests and activities) , then adventure is required. Getting to the gym when you have a membership is an act of ‘having a look around the corner’. There are a million and one analogy from here. What’s around the corner may be bland, uninspiring, costly to find out. Everything is worth the energy because the only way to know is to go, to do, to act, to try! For the 1000 corners we look around, it will be worth it if there is one little gem found, discovered, experienced. And if there’s nothing that rewards, keep going, even if there’s never a gem. For that life lived is the gem compared to never having a go at all.

The following did not Hurkle Durkle - 05:10 ⏰ Tatiana, Leigh, Hannah, Si, Phil, Al and Raquel. 🫡 keep following...
19/07/2025

The following did not Hurkle Durkle - 05:10 ⏰
Tatiana, Leigh, Hannah, Si, Phil, Al and Raquel. 🫡 keep following for updates on future events

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