Endurance

Celebrating 10 Years of Pyllon: A Journey Beyond PotentiaL

Celebrating 10 Years of Pyllon: A Journey Beyond PotentiaL

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.

Paul Giblin: The Man Running 3,000 Kilometres Along The Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand

I used to feel like Paul Giblin, the runner. But probably less so now, believe it or not, even though most of my life is still centered around running.

The last few years have been a journey. I guess a transition from travelling, training, and racing - with everything being about competing in the best races, to racing less but wanting to do more. I think we all had our challenges through the COVID period, but it likely sped up my desire for a life that felt a little more settled.

Pyllon will be in its 10th year next year you know! Crazy eh?

And I’m still excited about it.

Third Time Lucky, the Tale of Martin Gray’s Challenge Along the John Muir Way

Third Time Lucky, the Tale of Martin Gray’s Challenge Along the John Muir Way

On the 9th June 2023 Martin will set off along the John Muir Way, from Dunbar to Helensburgh, taking in 134 miles. His target is to achieve this challenge within 24 hours. With strong finishes in the West Highland Way Race and Pyllon Exposure, Martin is well capable of such a time. Pesky injuries have been the cause for him missing the start of his previous two dates for this challenge, but you know what they say - third time lucky! 

The Highland High Way – a 3 day mountain adventure

The Highland High Way – a 3 day mountain adventure

And then I walked into the By The Way hostel in Tyndrum in October 2021 for the Pyllon XP4 weekend, and saw the outline of the Highland High Way route drawn on one of the beams in the common room. At first, I thought it was just another name for the West Highland Way but then I looked at the profile of the route and saw them: Ben Lomond, Ben Oss, Ben Dubhchraig. I googled, found the route online on the Long Distance Walkers Association website , and my interested was sparked.

The Personal “Why” of Our Endeavour Athletes

The Personal “Why” of Our Endeavour Athletes

Our athletes regularly push themselves out of their comfort zones. They eat suffering for breakfast, feast on making their dreams a reality for lunch, and dance with exceeding their potential late into the evening. Our athletes journey through emotional turmoil, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome to help surpass their perceived limitations.

Pyllon athletes run from their hearts.

Endeavour 192 - The boys are back

Endeavour 192 - The boys are back

Endeavour has meant a lot to many people since the team first tackled a double WHW. Without realising it at the time, Endeavour became something much bigger than just a few friends tackling a bold running challenge. They had important conversations with friends and family, and were able to celebrate their sport in a much more positive way than doing well in races or winning events. Over the years they also forged lifelong friendships - especially when they ran 530 miles across Scotland in winter 2020. Endeavour came from the heart and still holds a special place for all those involved over the years.

Endeavour 192 - Meet the first team

Endeavour 192 - Meet the first team

Endeavour first started in 2018 as a project to go and break records in bold projects. And whilst that’s still a key part of our ‘why’ it’s also about building and celebrating our amazing ultra running community and doing what we can to improve the lives of others. So, as well as trying to set a Fastest Known Time on the double WHW, the teams will be trying to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise and raise money for the life-saving work of the British Heart Foundation.

Four Days of Freedom - The Cape Wrath Project

Four Days of Freedom - The Cape Wrath Project

It’s been a really challenging time being locked down with the pandemic and having no opportunity to do the things we love in the places that we love. On Monday 26th April the lockdown is lifting in Scotland and we wanted to get back out there and take on something bold in some of Scotland’s wildest and most beautiful areas.