Running summits

14/09/2026

🏔️ STRONGER TOGETHER 2027 — LET’S DO THIS! 🏔️

Have you ever looked at an ultra and thought…

“I’d LOVE to do that… but I’m not sure I’m capable?”

Maybe you’re a road runner ready for your first trail challenge.

Maybe you’ve never run an ultra before.

Or maybe you just want the confidence, knowledge and support to take on something that feels a little bit beyond your comfort zone.

This is exactly what Stronger Together is about. ❤️

I’m incredibly excited to be coaching, for a second year, one of the Into Ultra Stronger Together teams for 2027, helping a group of runners work towards their first ultra — and I genuinely cannot wait to see what this team can achieve! And next years event will the amazing ULTRA X England 50k 🙌🏻

Over around 6 months, we’ll work together towards a fantastic ultra adventure, with:

🏃‍♀️ A race-specific training plan
⛰️ Group runs and course recces
💪 Strength and conditioning
🥾 Kit, nutrition, pacing & navigation advice
🧠 Building confidence and resilience
💻 Zoom sessions and expert webinars
💬 A brilliant WhatsApp community
🤝 And plenty of support, encouragement, laughs… and probably cake!

And the best bit?

You won’t be doing it alone.

Stronger Together is about creating a team where everyone supports everyone else — celebrating the good runs, getting through the tough ones and eventually standing together on that start line thinking…

“We’re actually doing this!”

The 2027 courses are now open for applications and places are limited.

If you’ve been thinking about taking that first step into the world of ultra running, this could be your year. ❤️

👉 Find out more and apply via the Into Ultra ST27 page- link in bio. If finances are a barrier they can also help with funding to cover the cost and any kit!

You don’t have to be an ultra runner to start.
You just have to be willing to become one.

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12/09/2026

11/09/2026

7 miles.

Today I had my longest run since the Challenger South… 3 months ago! 😳

Only 7 miles, but back on the trails, back in the hills — and my goodness, it was tough! 😂

As I mentioned in my previous post, I haven’t really been running much over the summer. I prioritised other things in a bit of a rebellion against structured training! 🤣

But if I’m honest, the motivation wasn’t really there either.

I kept running to a minimum and focused more on hiking, spending time with family and enjoying the summer. And actually, I don’t regret that at all.

But I definitely feel like I’m paying for it now! 😂

With winter approaching, the weather changing and the evenings getting darker, I decided it was time to get some structure back.

So I’ve signed up for group coaching with the lovely Jenny Bushell Adventures ❤️

And honestly, I’m really looking forward to it.

As a coach myself, I could write my own training plan… but after spending my days planning training for everyone else, writing one for myself is pretty much the last thing I want to do!

I also think there’s something really valuable about putting yourself in the hands of another coach — having someone else look objectively at your training, keep you accountable and tell you when to push… and when not to!

Right now, I feel like I’m almost starting from scratch. 😬

But I’m going to respect the process, enjoy the journey and focus on building my fitness back up gradually.

I’ve also really enjoyed getting back into the gym and feeling myself getting stronger again. 💪

So this is the start of my journey back to the Challenger North.

I’m going to share the good runs, the rubbish runs, the training, the hills, the strength work, the inevitable wobbles and everything in between.

Because I don’t have endless time to train, and I don’t have a perfect athlete lifestyle.

I’m a mum, I work, I run a coaching business… and I’m trying to fit training around all of that.

So let’s see what I can build between now and the challenger North. 🏔️

If you’re training for your own big goal, maybe you’ll come along for the journey too. ❤️

22/06/2026

The Summer Spine Challenger south! Well it’s been a week since I finished! To be honest I’m still processing this event! Still can’t believe I finished!

Lots of firsts for me on this one:

First 100 miler
First time going through 2 nights
First time seriously problem solving on the go
First time at the front of the start line- that was a special one! Very nerve wracking being at the front, but if you don’t see yourself in the start line you can’t see yourself taking part!! All women belong here!

I am so proud of myself for finishing this! I love the spine race and everything about it! And although there were low points I mostly had a ball! Will write a full report soon! Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support and to all the wonderful women in the group a wealth of knowledge and wisdom ❤️❤️🙏🏻 and to my partner for picking up the pieces at finish line! You are awesome 🤩

For now I am basking in the glory and planning my next Pennine way adventure 🤪💪🏼🙌🏻

12/05/2026

What would you add to the list?? 🤪

30/04/2026

Legend 🙌🏻🙌🏻💪🏼❤️

22/03/2026

A wonderful morning out in the hills yesterday with the Stronger Together team! Our second recce for the Tittesworth ultra!

I am loving the journey with this awesome group of people!! The best thing about it is the community spirit and the support for each other is incredible! 🙌🏻🫶🏻❤️

Yesterday we took on the roaches in the heat! Lots of lessons learnt on how to tackle the challenging terrain and the heat! The ice cream van was a much needed treat half way in! 🤪 Massive thanks to Hannah from Into Ultra for the extra pair of eyes and support! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

08/03/2026

Happy international women’s day!

Although we shouldn’t limit this to just one day! We should be celebrating women everyday! 🤪

I am so fortunate to be surrounded by some incredible women in my life. My clients - group coaching, 1-1 coaching and my PT clients and all the wonderful ladies at the gym I work in. My amazing daughter, sister and mother! And every other awesome woman I have the same measure of knowing! You are all amazing 🤩 You inspire me everyday to be stronger, to aim higher and to believe in myself.

Thank you 🙏🏻

Together we can lift each other up and achieve great things! 💪🏼🙌🏻 let’s celebrate each other today and everyday. Tell the women in your lives how amazing they are❤️❤️❤️

19/01/2026

I’ve written a little story about my latest stint in the Pennine way! For anyone who is interested! https://open.substack.com/pub/emmarunningsummits/p/winter-spine-sprint-20?r=77hzkf&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=poster