This journey has spanned five years so far. I started off by helping set the record in 2018. Then in 2019 I had my first and un-successful attempt. Then in 2020 I set the record on Britain’s longest national Trail.

Then in 2021 I return to the Appalachian Trail for another failed attempt. Last year I set the second fastest known time in the world. And this year I got delayed by the weather and had a false start.

On that day of the false start. I learnt more than I have done in the past six months of my training. I’ve been living in Thailand working online as a running coach.

At the same time running in Thailand’s northern mountains. It’s been an excellent journey and I enjoy the process. But we’re getting close to that time where I might start this attempt.

The weather has settled. This is a physical journey, but it’s driven by my mind. I know what it takes to be the second fastest in the world because I am that person.

I hope to on unravel the mystery of what it takes to become the fastest. Thanks to all my sponsors and people who supported me along the way of this journey. The time is coming, it’s getting close. And whatever happens will happen for the good.

I find one of my talents is writing. And I look forward to writing a full novel about the adventures along the way to get here, which include living in Ethiopia, and running with the fastest endurance athletes on the planet.

Many years coming to the Appalachian Trail, helping set the record and chasing my own attempt. And the characters I’ve met along the way like, Karl Meltzer (SpeedGoat), David, Horton, Scott Grierson (Maniac) and many others. Including the infamous, Warren, Doyle and Liz Derstine. The list is very long.