While we’re celebrating 10 years, we’re only just getting started. We’ve rolled into the first checkpoint. Full of energy. Full of excitement to do more together.
Pyllon has always looked beyond what’s in front of us, exploring what’s possible, and supporting each other in the journey. And if the past decade has taught me anything, it’s that we’re capable of so much more than we know. The road ahead is exciting, and I invite each of you to come along, to keep growing, and to keep challenging what’s possible.
In this blog post, Des shares how he transitioned from chasing personal bests and comparing himself to others, to discovering a deeper 'Why'—a purpose that fuels his passion for running and adventure. His story is a testament to the power of finding joy in the process, embracing the unknown, and using running as a tool for personal growth.
Galloway hills, 45 miles and 5200 meters of ascent, are some of the most brutal terrain of any hills I know in the UK. No GPS allowed, and you must complete the event as a team of four….what an awesome concept.
In Episode 3 of the sprint series where Paul and James are exploring Confidence and Belief how we think is critical. Especially how we then channel that thinking. In this 13 minute blast Paul argues you can choose in which voices and messages you believe in. He tells us it is normal to have internal conversations and reminds listeners the voice we hear the most, BY A LONG WAY, is our very own.
The science of running (and other sports) is more complex than many people realise. It’s not just a case of lacing up your trainers and putting one foot in front of the other. The female body is not simply a smaller version of our male counterparts. Oh, and how the hell do we train in and around the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause anyway?
This article will outline some of the golden nuggets found in Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims.
“PXP3 taught me a lot of things – Adventure and Being Bold really resonated though and, with this in mind, a couple of months into becoming a Pyllon athlete (treating ourselves as “athletes” being another big learning) and after some encouragement by Kaz to think about some adventures/challenges I settled on a 24 hour challenge.”
By being so pleased with myself, by being so proud of myself, I had unknowingly set one of the many datums that would define me as good or bad, and anything short of that in the future was now failure or going backwards. I trapped myself in an image created by myself. Winning my first race, getting on my first podium, all similar stories
In the past few weeks we have been treasuring words like adaptability, opportunity, kindness, and optimism. We have been reconsidering all our daily routine, relationships, diet, training and thoughts about why we run and what are priorities in life. We have been amazed at the acts of kindness we have seen in the world and the powerful impact they had on others.
