Running was once my sanctuary—until I lost myself in comparison and performance. This is how I found my way back to joy, presence, and self-worth through the simplicity of movement.
Nicholas Richards describes his transformative journey of healing, overcoming substance abuse, and pursuing personal growth in 2023. Termed ‘The Wayward Way’, his philosophy led to overcoming self-defeating thoughts, adopting sobriety, career shifts, and completing a 200-mile ultramarathon. This year marked the culmination of an 8-year plan initiated after leaving the Navy. His deliberate word of the year, “Transcend”, epitomized rising above perceived limitations and embracing change. By embracing discomfort, challenging relationships, and self-discovery, he exemplified resilience and determination to live authentically.
It begins. Start – CP01 (15km 250m elevation) The Calm Before the Storm We went into the Hall where I finalised my gear in my pack and visited the washroom one last time. We made it to the start line with several minutes to spare, and I kissed Amy good-bye. Oh boy, this is it.…
An introspective account of All Out Trail Racing’s “Pick & Shovel” event that saw unprecedented rainfall during their 8 hour Endurance event. A valuable step towards the goal of another 100-Mile event – training starts HERE!
From running first 2 Marathons in 2021 to 7 separate 50km+ efforts in 2022, take a look into the psychology that has allowed such a large scale progression into Ultrarunning and a 100-Mile event finish.